From http://www.eic.cat/wps/PA_Jornades/fitxa.jsp?codi=1084229 (in English)
Today China is nearer than ever and it is expected to get even closer in the near future. The big cultural gap and the lack of knowledge of its history, traditions, etc., can produce undesired misunderstandings in business meetings, which makes this kind of knowledge essential when establishing negotiations. On Thursday February 23rd, 2012, the College of Industrial Engineers of Catalonia is organizing a workshop about Business Protocols in China. The event will be held at the college headquarters, located at Via Laietana 39, 5th floor, in Barcelona, at 6:30 pm and it will be presented by its Dean, Joan Vallvé.
The participants in this workshop will be:
- Ivo Bargalló Carné, Master in Chinese and Oriental Studies by the Universities of Newcastle, London (School of Oriental and African Studies) and Beijing (Peking University), Master in Chinese History and Classic Chinese by the University of Oxford.
- Mònica Moyano, Graduate in East Asia Studies, Postgraduate Course in Arts and Societies of East Asia, Master in East Asia, President of the Association Shui Di (水滴) (Drop of Water).
- Amadeu Jensana, Director of the Department of Economy and Business of Casa Asia.
Chairman: Alfonso Carlos Auguet, owner of Technical Consulting Office, S.L.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Friday, February 3, 2012
Discouraging news for Catalan economy
From http://www.catalannewsagency.com/news/politics/unemployment-rate-catalonia-reaches-205-end-2011 and http://www.catalannewsagency.com/news/business/spanair-calls-voluntary-bankruptcy-and-prepares-mass-layoff-its-2065-workers (in English)
Last week was a sad one for Catalan economy, since two terrible news were announced. The first one was about the latest unemployment figures, which kept raising until 20.5% by the end of 2011. These numbers were still slightly below the Spanish average rate of 22.85%, an absolute record value. The second one was about the call of voluntary bankruptcy filed by Catalan airline Spanair, laying off 2,065 workers and making the 140 million € invested by Catalan government a useless effort.
Last week was a sad one for Catalan economy, since two terrible news were announced. The first one was about the latest unemployment figures, which kept raising until 20.5% by the end of 2011. These numbers were still slightly below the Spanish average rate of 22.85%, an absolute record value. The second one was about the call of voluntary bankruptcy filed by Catalan airline Spanair, laying off 2,065 workers and making the 140 million € invested by Catalan government a useless effort.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Celebrations of Chinese New Year in Barcelona
From http://www.casaasia.cat/actividad/detalle?id=205220 (in Catalan)
Celebrations of Chinese New Year in Barcelona will be held from 27-29 January 2012 at the Moll de la Fusta, organized by the Union of Chinese Associations of Catalonia, the Barcelona City Council and Casa Àsia, among others. This year's events will include tastings of Catalan and Chinese gastronomy, and dance and martial arts exhibitions. The complete program can be downloaded as pdf on Casa Àsia website.
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Celebrations of Chinese New Year in Barcelona will be held from 27-29 January 2012 at the Moll de la Fusta, organized by the Union of Chinese Associations of Catalonia, the Barcelona City Council and Casa Àsia, among others. This year's events will include tastings of Catalan and Chinese gastronomy, and dance and martial arts exhibitions. The complete program can be downloaded as pdf on Casa Àsia website.
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Friday, January 13, 2012
Catalan faucet company Sedal invests on a third factory in China - 加泰 罗尼亚水龙头公司Sedal在中国投资第三间工厂
From http://www.expansion.com/2012/01/10/catalunya/1326225125.html (in Spanish)
Catalan faucet and plumbing sector company Sedal has announced an investment between 3 and 5 million € to open a third factory in China, where already is employing 390 people. Located in Molins de Rei (Barcelona province), the company was acquired in 2007 by Landon Investments and this year is expected to reach a total sales of 24 million €. The new factory will be located in the Guangdong province and will produce ceramic discs for single hand faucets. Sedal is one of the world leaders in the production of ceramic cartridges, of which 2o million units per year can be produced on its Chinese factories.
Catalan faucet and plumbing sector company Sedal has announced an investment between 3 and 5 million € to open a third factory in China, where already is employing 390 people. Located in Molins de Rei (Barcelona province), the company was acquired in 2007 by Landon Investments and this year is expected to reach a total sales of 24 million €. The new factory will be located in the Guangdong province and will produce ceramic discs for single hand faucets. Sedal is one of the world leaders in the production of ceramic cartridges, of which 2o million units per year can be produced on its Chinese factories.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
SEAT cars on the way to China
From http://www.europapress.es/catalunya/noticia-llega-puerto-barcelona-primer-barco-transportara-coches-seat-china-20120110041531.html (in Spanish)
Volkswagen-owned Spanish car maker SEAT, that in March 2011 announced that by 2012 its cars would be selling in China, is already fulfilling its goal. According to Europa Press, 250 SEAT León cars produced in the Martorell factory (Barcelona province) are already on its way to China by sea with destination to the Guangzhou and Tianjin ports. A similar shipment is expected every month or five weeks, approximately, and SEAT expects to sell some 3,500 cars/year in China, starting on March or April.
Volkswagen-owned Spanish car maker SEAT, that in March 2011 announced that by 2012 its cars would be selling in China, is already fulfilling its goal. According to Europa Press, 250 SEAT León cars produced in the Martorell factory (Barcelona province) are already on its way to China by sea with destination to the Guangzhou and Tianjin ports. A similar shipment is expected every month or five weeks, approximately, and SEAT expects to sell some 3,500 cars/year in China, starting on March or April.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Catalan company Beter introduces beauty products in China - 加泰罗尼亚的 公司-Beter-进军中国大陆
From http://www.icex.es/icex/cda/controller/pageICEX/0,6558,5518394_5519005_6366453_4545083,00.html (in Spanish)
2012 is expected to be a key year for Beter, the Catalan company leading the Spanish market of beauty and personal care complementary products, after their announcement of entering in the Brazilian and Chinese markets. Created in 1936, Beter designs and distributes nearly 1,000 products in specialized beauty and health care shops and pharmacies. Total sales in 2010 reached 18 million euro, an amount that is expected to grow in the next years, after their increasing projection abroad.
2012 is expected to be a key year for Beter, the Catalan company leading the Spanish market of beauty and personal care complementary products, after their announcement of entering in the Brazilian and Chinese markets. Created in 1936, Beter designs and distributes nearly 1,000 products in specialized beauty and health care shops and pharmacies. Total sales in 2010 reached 18 million euro, an amount that is expected to grow in the next years, after their increasing projection abroad.
Monday, January 2, 2012
Ten most read entries of 2011 in Sinalunya
The beginning of a new year is a good moment to look back and see what the previous year has offered. The most relevant material according to the readers and visitors of the website is listed here below:
#1 - Economist Kenneth Rogoff sees a rich Catalonia
#2 – Catalan clothing company Desigual in China by 2012
#3 – Sinalunya Interviews: Dídac Lee
#4 – Chinese-Catalan TV series starts on July 18th on Catalan channel TV3
#5 – Catalan clothing company Mango opens new corporate office in China
#6 - El Celler de Can Roca awarded as second best restaurant in the world
#7 - Cadaqués recreated in Xiamen bay
#8 - Sinalunya Interviews: Huei Chiang (江蕙)
#9 – Catalan restaurants in 2011 Michelin guide
#10 - Sinalunya interviews: Hugo Peris
#1 - Economist Kenneth Rogoff sees a rich Catalonia
#2 – Catalan clothing company Desigual in China by 2012
#3 – Sinalunya Interviews: Dídac Lee
#4 – Chinese-Catalan TV series starts on July 18th on Catalan channel TV3
#5 – Catalan clothing company Mango opens new corporate office in China
#6 - El Celler de Can Roca awarded as second best restaurant in the world
#7 - Cadaqués recreated in Xiamen bay
#8 - Sinalunya Interviews: Huei Chiang (江蕙)
#9 – Catalan restaurants in 2011 Michelin guide
#10 - Sinalunya interviews: Hugo Peris
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