Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Joint branding effort of Pyrenees territories

From http://www.catalannewsagency.com/news/life-style/pyrenees-brand (in English)

The Pyrenean and Pre-Pyrenean counties of Pallars Jussà, Pallars Sobirà, Alt Urgell, Alta Ribagorça, Val d'Aran, Solsonès, Berguedà, Garrotxa, Alt Empordà, Cerdanya and Ripollès are starting a joint effort for food branding in order to achieve a broader outreach of their gastronomic products. This new Pyrenees brand will also help advertise other attractions of the area, from romanesque architecture to ski stations or to hiking trails in the mountains.

Joint branding effort of Pyrenees territories

From http://www.catalannewsagency.com/news/life-style/pyrenees-brand (in English)

The Pyrenean and Pre-Pyrenean counties of Pallars Jussà, Pallars Sobirà, Alt Urgell, Alta Ribagorça, Val d'Aran, Solsonès, Berguedà, Garrotxa, Alt Empordà, Cerdanya and Ripollès are starting a joint effort for food branding in order to achieve a broader outreach of their gastronomic products. This new Pyrenees brand will also help advertise other attractions of the area, from romanesque architecture to ski stations or to hiking trails in the mountains.

Mango aimed at becoming one of the top 3 clothing companies in the world

From http://www.catalannewsagency.com/news/business/catalan-clothing-store-mango-aims-duplicate-sales-4-years (in English)

Isak Andic, president of Catalan clothing store Mango, announced the will of the company to become one of the top 3 clothing companies in the world. Mango is devoted to doubling sales in 4 years after implementing its plan to open 400 new stores in 2011 which will add to the already existing 1,200 stores in 105 countries. China alone has already 100 Mango stores and there will be 250 more in the next few years.

Mango aimed at becoming one of the top 3 clothing companies in the world

From http://www.catalannewsagency.com/news/business/catalan-clothing-store-mango-aims-duplicate-sales-4-years (in English)

Isak Andic, president of Catalan clothing store Mango, announced the will of the company to become one of the top 3 clothing companies in the world. Mango is devoted to doubling sales in 4 years after implementing its plan to open 400 new stores in 2011 which will add to the already existing 1,200 stores in 105 countries. China alone has already 100 Mango stores and there will be 250 more in the next few years.

Industrial bakery company Inpanasa reinforces exports to Asia

From http://www.elpunt.cat/noticia/article/4-economia/18-economia/323206-lempresa-inpanasa-comenca-a-exportar-el-mes-vinent-a-israel-i-a-lasia.html (in Catalan)

Starting next month, industrial bakery company Inpanasa (Aiguaviva, Girona) will reinforce exports to Israel and Asia (mainly China). Until now, the company has been exporting to 20 countries, mostly from the European Union, and is aimed at exploring new markets for its products. Recent investment of 200,000 euros will provide a better wrapping and a greater protection for the finished products.

Industrial bakery company Impanasa reinforces exports to Asia

From http://www.elpunt.cat/noticia/article/4-economia/18-economia/323206-lempresa-inpanasa-comenca-a-exportar-el-mes-vinent-a-israel-i-a-lasia.html (in Catalan)

Starting next month, industrial bakery company Impanasa (Aiguaviva, Girona) will reinforce exports to Israel and Asia (mainly China). Until now, the company has been exporting to 20 countries, mostly from the European Union, and is aimed at exploring new markets for its products. Recent investment of 200,000 euros will provide a better wrapping and a greater protection for the finished products.

Saturday, October 30, 2010

Per capita wealth in Taiwan - Allianz Global Wealth Report

From http://focustaiwan.tw/ShowNews/WebNews_Detail.aspx?Type=aECO&ID=201010260011 (in English)

According to the 2010 Allianz Global Wealth Report, Taiwan's per capita wealth is the third highest in Asia and has the 21st highest among the 50 countries surveyed. This report can be downloaded as pdf file from https://www.allianz.com/static-resources/en/economic_research/images_englisch/pdf_downloads/specials/agwr_eng.pdf.