From http://www.catalannewsagency.com/news/business/catalan-exports-increase-74-first-half-year (in English)
Foreign exports by Catalan companies reached €5.13 billion in June, a 6.6% increase compared to June 2011. This figure adds to those of the previous 5 months to reach a total of €29.14 billion, a 7.4% increase compared to the first semester of 2011. The main exporting sectors in Catalonia in June 2012 were chemical manufacturing with €1.32 billion (a 5.3% increase over June 2011), consumer goods with €940 million (a 7.7% increase over June 2011) and the automotive sector with about €880 million. The latter has seen the biggest change in June with an increase of 22.3% over June 2011. For Spain, the increase in June was of 5.1%, with a turnover of €19 billion this June. Catalonia contributed €5.13 billion to the Spanish total, representing 27% of the overall amount.
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Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Prices stagnate in Catalonia over July 2012
From http://www.catalannewsagency.com/news/business/prices-catalonia-stagnate-july-increase-26-compared-year-ago (in English)
Prices in Catalonia stagnated (no variation) over the month of July compared to the previous month. Compared to July 2011, they increased by 2.6%, whereas the last 12-month comparison (June 2011 to 2012) showed an increase by 2.2%. This annual inflation rate registered in Catalonia in July was the highest this year, despite the heavy recession environment. For the Catalan provinces, the prices in Barcelona also stagnated, with a 12-month increase of 2.6%; in Girona they increased by 0.2%, with a 12-month increase of 2.3%; in Tarragona prices increased by 0.5%, with a 12-month increase of 2.5%; and in Lleida they decreased by 0.1%, with a 12-month increase of 2.8%. For the whole of Spain, the annual inflation rate at the end of July was 2.2%.
Prices in Catalonia stagnated (no variation) over the month of July compared to the previous month. Compared to July 2011, they increased by 2.6%, whereas the last 12-month comparison (June 2011 to 2012) showed an increase by 2.2%. This annual inflation rate registered in Catalonia in July was the highest this year, despite the heavy recession environment. For the Catalan provinces, the prices in Barcelona also stagnated, with a 12-month increase of 2.6%; in Girona they increased by 0.2%, with a 12-month increase of 2.3%; in Tarragona prices increased by 0.5%, with a 12-month increase of 2.5%; and in Lleida they decreased by 0.1%, with a 12-month increase of 2.8%. For the whole of Spain, the annual inflation rate at the end of July was 2.2%.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
China and Spain will sign a cooperation agreement on water management
From http://www.iagua.es/noticias/china/11/10/30/espana-y-china-firmaran-un-%E2%80%9Cmemorando-de-entendimiento-en-materia-de-recursos-de-agua%E2%80%9D-10848 (in Spanish)
The Spanish Minister of Environment, and Rural and Marine Environments, Mrs. Rosa Aguilar, has started an official trip to China aimed at showcasing the potential for exports of the Spanish food sector and also to reinforce the Spanish-Chinese cooperation on water management. She is expected to have a meeting with the Chinese Vice Minister of Water Resources, Mr. Hu Siyi, with whom she will sign a cooperation agreement on water management. Mrs. Rosa Aguilar will also introduce the leadership potential of Spanish water companies in order to help them get into the promising Chinese market.
The Spanish Minister of Environment, and Rural and Marine Environments, Mrs. Rosa Aguilar, has started an official trip to China aimed at showcasing the potential for exports of the Spanish food sector and also to reinforce the Spanish-Chinese cooperation on water management. She is expected to have a meeting with the Chinese Vice Minister of Water Resources, Mr. Hu Siyi, with whom she will sign a cooperation agreement on water management. Mrs. Rosa Aguilar will also introduce the leadership potential of Spanish water companies in order to help them get into the promising Chinese market.
Friday, September 2, 2011
New growth of unemployed people in Catalonia during August 2011
From http://www.expansion.com/2011/09/02/catalunya/1314953451.html (in Spanish)
Catalonia is the Spanish autonomous community with the greatest increase in unemployment during August 2011, with 13,779 new jobless people. Total number is now 584,649 people in Catalonia and 4.13 million in overall Spain. In percentages, Girona has had the greatest increase of the four Catalan provinces (+3.12% in comparison with the July figures), followed by Barcelona (+2.59%), Tarragona (+1.34%) and Lleida (+0.87%). This increase has been caused mainly by the services and construction sectors.
Catalonia is the Spanish autonomous community with the greatest increase in unemployment during August 2011, with 13,779 new jobless people. Total number is now 584,649 people in Catalonia and 4.13 million in overall Spain. In percentages, Girona has had the greatest increase of the four Catalan provinces (+3.12% in comparison with the July figures), followed by Barcelona (+2.59%), Tarragona (+1.34%) and Lleida (+0.87%). This increase has been caused mainly by the services and construction sectors.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Unemployment in Catalonia reduced by 5,525 people in July
From http://www.expansion.com/2011/08/02/catalunya/1312295459.html (in Spanish)
According to official statistics, Catalonia was the third autonomous community with the greatest reduction of unemployment in July after Galicia and Valencia. The number of jobless people in Catalonia decreased by 5,525 during the previous month, which represents a decrease by 0.96%. Greatest percentual reduction has happened in Girona (2.4%), followed by Tarragona (1.9%), Barcelona (0.7%) and Lleida (0.2%).
According to official statistics, Catalonia was the third autonomous community with the greatest reduction of unemployment in July after Galicia and Valencia. The number of jobless people in Catalonia decreased by 5,525 during the previous month, which represents a decrease by 0.96%. Greatest percentual reduction has happened in Girona (2.4%), followed by Tarragona (1.9%), Barcelona (0.7%) and Lleida (0.2%).
Catalonia's long-term rating downgraded
From http://www.catalannewsagency.com/news/business/moodys-downgrades-catalonias-long-term-rating (in Spanish)
The international rating agency Moody's Investors Service has downgraded by one level Catalonia's long-term rating, together with other Spanish autonomous communities such as Castilla-La Mancha, Murcia and Valencia. Catalonia's rating has been downgraded from A3 to Baa1 due to Moody's expectation that the region will still deviate widely from the deficit limit for the year, despite the efforts done by present Catalan government of reducing deficit by 1.2% in comparison with 2010.
The international rating agency Moody's Investors Service has downgraded by one level Catalonia's long-term rating, together with other Spanish autonomous communities such as Castilla-La Mancha, Murcia and Valencia. Catalonia's rating has been downgraded from A3 to Baa1 due to Moody's expectation that the region will still deviate widely from the deficit limit for the year, despite the efforts done by present Catalan government of reducing deficit by 1.2% in comparison with 2010.
Friday, July 15, 2011
Taiwan leaps up to #6 in the world competitiveness ranking in 2010
From http://www.cepd.gov.tw/encontent/m1.aspx?sNo=0015529 (in English)
According to the newest edition of the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook (WCY), the competitiveness of Taiwan's economy has kept on improving during 2010, as shown by the advancement of two positions, from #8 to #6, the best results ever achieved. The world ranking is led by Hong Kong (formerly in position #2), followed by the United States of America (formerly in position #3) and by Singapore (formerly in position #1). The rest of the Top 10 countries are Sweden (#4), Switzerland (#5), Canada (#7), Qatar (#8), Australia (#9) and Germany (#10). Spain is ranked at position #35. The scoreboard of the 59 most competitive countries in the world during 2010 can be downloaded at the IMD website.
According to the newest edition of the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook (WCY), the competitiveness of Taiwan's economy has kept on improving during 2010, as shown by the advancement of two positions, from #8 to #6, the best results ever achieved. The world ranking is led by Hong Kong (formerly in position #2), followed by the United States of America (formerly in position #3) and by Singapore (formerly in position #1). The rest of the Top 10 countries are Sweden (#4), Switzerland (#5), Canada (#7), Qatar (#8), Australia (#9) and Germany (#10). Spain is ranked at position #35. The scoreboard of the 59 most competitive countries in the world during 2010 can be downloaded at the IMD website.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Catalonia leads the decrease on unemployment in June
From http://www.expansion.com/2011/07/04/catalunya/1309766613.html (in Spanish)
Unemployment in Catalonia has decreased by 18,948 people in June 2011, which represents a reduction of 3.18% as compared with the previous month. June is the third consecutive month in which unemployment decreases and the total number of jobless people is now 576,394, according the official statistics recently released. Catalonia is the autonomous community in Spain with the greatest reduction, followed by Castile and León (9,122 less unemployed people) and Galicia (6,457 less unemployed people).
Unemployment in Catalonia has decreased by 18,948 people in June 2011, which represents a reduction of 3.18% as compared with the previous month. June is the third consecutive month in which unemployment decreases and the total number of jobless people is now 576,394, according the official statistics recently released. Catalonia is the autonomous community in Spain with the greatest reduction, followed by Castile and León (9,122 less unemployed people) and Galicia (6,457 less unemployed people).
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Catalan economy follows the growth trend in early 2011
From http://premsa.gencat.cat/pres_fsvp/AppJava/notapremsavw/detall.do?id=113967 (in Catalan)
According to an official release of the Catalan government, economy in Catalonia has grown 1.1% year-on-year during the first trimester of 2011. This modest growth has been led by exports, which have grown 1.7% year-on-year. However, if compared with the previous trimester, growth has been nil (0.0%), which may indicate a recent trend to stagnancy after some recovery signs in the previous trimesters. Economy in overall Spain has grown 0.8% year-on-year during the first trimester of 2011, whereas in the European Union growth has reached 2.5% in the same period.
According to an official release of the Catalan government, economy in Catalonia has grown 1.1% year-on-year during the first trimester of 2011. This modest growth has been led by exports, which have grown 1.7% year-on-year. However, if compared with the previous trimester, growth has been nil (0.0%), which may indicate a recent trend to stagnancy after some recovery signs in the previous trimesters. Economy in overall Spain has grown 0.8% year-on-year during the first trimester of 2011, whereas in the European Union growth has reached 2.5% in the same period.
Monday, June 20, 2011
ICEX promotes 14 Spanish companies in Singapore's BroadcastAsia
From http://www.icex.es/icex/cda/controller/pageICEX/0,6558,5518394_5519005_6366453_4496959,00.html (in Spanish)
From June 21st to 24th, 2011, Singapore will simultaneously host BroadcastAsia and CommunicAsia, two of the world leading trade fairs devoted to the broadcasting and communication sectors. The Multisectoral Association of Companies of Electronics and Information and Communication Technologies (AMETIC) , together with the Spanish Institute of Foreign Trade (ICEX) are jointly promoting a 200 m2 pavillion for the 14 Spanish companies attending the event. BroadcastAsia will showcase a wide variety of broadcasting products, including satellite and cable, as well as high definition and multimedia products, whereas CommunicAsia, will offer a global platform for the display of the latest digital technology related to telecommunications and information technologies. A summary of these events, including contact information, can be downloaded at a specific ICEX page.
From June 21st to 24th, 2011, Singapore will simultaneously host BroadcastAsia and CommunicAsia, two of the world leading trade fairs devoted to the broadcasting and communication sectors. The Multisectoral Association of Companies of Electronics and Information and Communication Technologies (AMETIC) , together with the Spanish Institute of Foreign Trade (ICEX) are jointly promoting a 200 m2 pavillion for the 14 Spanish companies attending the event. BroadcastAsia will showcase a wide variety of broadcasting products, including satellite and cable, as well as high definition and multimedia products, whereas CommunicAsia, will offer a global platform for the display of the latest digital technology related to telecommunications and information technologies. A summary of these events, including contact information, can be downloaded at a specific ICEX page.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
6th edition of the Spain China Forum in Barcelona
From http://chinaclubspain.blogspot.com/2011/06/vi-edicion-de-foro-espana-china.html (in Spanish)
On July 5th and 6th, 2011, the Barcelona World Trade Center will host the 6th edition of the Spain China Forum. It will have three Plenary Sessions that will be aimed at promoting economic relationships between the two countries. The Forum will be presided by the two co-Presidents: Mr. Pedro Solbes (Spain) and Mrs. Uyunqing (China).
On July 5th and 6th, 2011, the Barcelona World Trade Center will host the 6th edition of the Spain China Forum. It will have three Plenary Sessions that will be aimed at promoting economic relationships between the two countries. The Forum will be presided by the two co-Presidents: Mr. Pedro Solbes (Spain) and Mrs. Uyunqing (China).
Sunday, June 5, 2011
6,199 less unemployed people in Catalonia in May 2011
From http://www.catalannewsagency.com/news/business/unemployment-catalonia-drops-6199-may (in English)
Unemployment rate in Catalonia decreased by 1.03% in May, which represented 6,199 less jobless people as compared to April. Despite the good news, total number of unemployed people (595,342) is still greater than in May 2010 (574,736), which means that unemployment has increased by 3.59% during the last year. Of those 6,199 new jobs, 2,159 were created in the services sector, 1,906 in the industrial sector, 1,258 in the construction sector and 779 in the agricultural sector. Regarding the four provinces, Lleida led the decrease, followed by Girona, Barcelona and Tarragona. In overall Spain jobless amounted 4,189,659 people, 79,701 less than one month earlier, but still greater than the figure of May 2010.
Unemployment rate in Catalonia decreased by 1.03% in May, which represented 6,199 less jobless people as compared to April. Despite the good news, total number of unemployed people (595,342) is still greater than in May 2010 (574,736), which means that unemployment has increased by 3.59% during the last year. Of those 6,199 new jobs, 2,159 were created in the services sector, 1,906 in the industrial sector, 1,258 in the construction sector and 779 in the agricultural sector. Regarding the four provinces, Lleida led the decrease, followed by Girona, Barcelona and Tarragona. In overall Spain jobless amounted 4,189,659 people, 79,701 less than one month earlier, but still greater than the figure of May 2010.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Appreciation for Catalan pork meat in China
From http://www.expansion.com/2011/05/18/catalunya/1305741502.html (in Spanish)
Catalan food products based on pork meat have received a great appreciation in the Sial 2011 fair, in Shanghai, as reported by the General Director of Food, Quality and Food Industries of the Catalan government, Domènec Vila. Catalonia exported 14,000 plus tons of pork meat to China in 2010, which amounted 11 million euros in sales, and the present goal is to reinforce exports in the forthcoming years thanks to an increased collaboration with ICEX (Spanish Institute of Foreign Trade).
Catalan food products based on pork meat have received a great appreciation in the Sial 2011 fair, in Shanghai, as reported by the General Director of Food, Quality and Food Industries of the Catalan government, Domènec Vila. Catalonia exported 14,000 plus tons of pork meat to China in 2010, which amounted 11 million euros in sales, and the present goal is to reinforce exports in the forthcoming years thanks to an increased collaboration with ICEX (Spanish Institute of Foreign Trade).
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Construmat China will open on July 11, 2012
From http://www.globalasia.com/destacados-portada/construmat-sera-exportado-a-china-en-2012 (in Spanish)
As already explained on the post Construmat trade show exported to China in 2012 here at Sinalunya, Fira Barcelona together with the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) have agreed to organize Construmat China in Beijing between July 11th and 13th, 2012. This construction trade show will be held at the Beijing Convention Center, which offers to exhibitors an area of 24,000 squared meters. At least 200 exhibitors are expected to take place in this event.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
China new world's leader on wind energy production
From http://www.avui.cat/noticia/article/1-territori/11-mediambient/411689-la-xina-encapcala-el-ranquing-mundial-de-lenergia-eolica.html (in Catalan)
According to a recent report released by the World Wind Energy Association, in 2010 China surpassed United States as the world's leading country on the production of wind energy with a cumulative installed capacity of 44,733 MW of the former in front of the 40,180 MW of the latter. The third position is for Germany, with 27,215 MW, followed by Spain and India. The list includes other 83 countries (one more than in 2009, Cyprus), but nearly 75% of the overall production happens in the first five countries in the list. Catalonia has recently increased the cumulative installed capacity over 1,000 MW produced in 38 wind farms.
This report was presented at the International Wind Energy Exhibition and Conference CWEE2011 held in Shanghai (China) and it can be downloaded in different languages:
Another downloadable item from the World Wind Energy Association website is the Interactive World Wind Energy Map.
According to a recent report released by the World Wind Energy Association, in 2010 China surpassed United States as the world's leading country on the production of wind energy with a cumulative installed capacity of 44,733 MW of the former in front of the 40,180 MW of the latter. The third position is for Germany, with 27,215 MW, followed by Spain and India. The list includes other 83 countries (one more than in 2009, Cyprus), but nearly 75% of the overall production happens in the first five countries in the list. Catalonia has recently increased the cumulative installed capacity over 1,000 MW produced in 38 wind farms.
This report was presented at the International Wind Energy Exhibition and Conference CWEE2011 held in Shanghai (China) and it can be downloaded in different languages:
Another downloadable item from the World Wind Energy Association website is the Interactive World Wind Energy Map.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Second Spanish-Chinese Water Forum held in Nanjing
From http://www.marm.es/es/prensa/ultimas-noticias/notas-de-prensa-din.aspx?tcm=tcm:7-155979-16 (in Spanish)
The Spanish Secretary of State for the Rural Environment and Water, Josep Puxeu, has opened the Second Spanish-Chinese Water Forum held in Nanjing, China, together with Vice Minister of Ministry of Water Resources, Hu Siyi. During his speech, Josep Puxeu has claimed the importance of the collaboration between the two countries in the water sector, both a the private and the public levels. Both goverments are willing to cooperate on technology transfer and on integrated resources water management, as well as on wastewater treatment, water reclamation and reuse and desalination. Other agreements were the establishment of a cooperation link between the Júcar and Liao river basins and the organization of the Spanish-Chinese Water Forum every two years.
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The Spanish Secretary of State for the Rural Environment and Water, Josep Puxeu, has opened the Second Spanish-Chinese Water Forum held in Nanjing, China, together with Vice Minister of Ministry of Water Resources, Hu Siyi. During his speech, Josep Puxeu has claimed the importance of the collaboration between the two countries in the water sector, both a the private and the public levels. Both goverments are willing to cooperate on technology transfer and on integrated resources water management, as well as on wastewater treatment, water reclamation and reuse and desalination. Other agreements were the establishment of a cooperation link between the Júcar and Liao river basins and the organization of the Spanish-Chinese Water Forum every two years.
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Saturday, April 30, 2011
Banco de Santander sets foot in rural China
From http://www.icex.es/icex/cda/controller/pageICEX/0,6558,5518394_5519005_6366453_4479153,00.html (in Spanish)
Banco de Santander has reached an agreement with the China Construction Bank to develop a joint-venture in rural China that will allow the Spanish bank firmly establish itself in the Chinese market. Investment will reach 3.5 billion yuan (370 million euros), of which 80.1% will be provided by the China Construction Bank and the other 19.9% by Banco de Santander. This venture will be essential in order to provide services to the rural population in China, which still accounts for two thirds of its 1.3 billion inhabitants.
Banco de Santander has reached an agreement with the China Construction Bank to develop a joint-venture in rural China that will allow the Spanish bank firmly establish itself in the Chinese market. Investment will reach 3.5 billion yuan (370 million euros), of which 80.1% will be provided by the China Construction Bank and the other 19.9% by Banco de Santander. This venture will be essential in order to provide services to the rural population in China, which still accounts for two thirds of its 1.3 billion inhabitants.
Unemployment still on the rise in Catalonia
From http://www.catalannewsagency.com/news/business/unemployment-increases-first-quarter-year-and-reaches-1901-active-population-catalonia (in English)
According to data recently published by the Spanish Institute of Statistics, unemployment in Catalonia has still increased in the first quarter of 2011, reaching 19.01% of the active population. During this period, job destruction created new 40,900 unemployed workers, which increased up to 727,600 people the number of jobseekers. These figures are a little bit better than in overall Spain, where the percentage rose up to 21.29% and the total number of unemployed workers reached 4,910,000.
According to data recently published by the Spanish Institute of Statistics, unemployment in Catalonia has still increased in the first quarter of 2011, reaching 19.01% of the active population. During this period, job destruction created new 40,900 unemployed workers, which increased up to 727,600 people the number of jobseekers. These figures are a little bit better than in overall Spain, where the percentage rose up to 21.29% and the total number of unemployed workers reached 4,910,000.
Catalonia on new website Foods from Spain
From http://www.icex.es/icex/cda/controller/pageICEX/0,6558,5518394_5519005_6366453_4478719,00.html (in English)
A new website, Foods from Spain, has been presented in Madrid's IFEMA, on the XXV edition of the Salón de Gourmets. Foods from Spain offers information in English to food professionals located abroad, such as importers, chefs, distributors, cooking schools and media. Catalonia has its specific page on the website, that can be visited by clicking on Foods from Spain - Catalonia.
A new website, Foods from Spain, has been presented in Madrid's IFEMA, on the XXV edition of the Salón de Gourmets. Foods from Spain offers information in English to food professionals located abroad, such as importers, chefs, distributors, cooking schools and media. Catalonia has its specific page on the website, that can be visited by clicking on Foods from Spain - Catalonia.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Spain admits mistake on communication on China's debt acquisition
From http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/63862548-668d-11e0-ac4d-00144feab49a.html (in English)
Spanish government mistakingly announced that it had secured the acquisition of up to €9 billion euros in debt by China Investment Corporation, but almost immediately it had to make an embarrassing correction. The news came after a China Investment Corporation official informed Reuters that the claims by the Spanish government were false. This is a serious blow to the Spanish regional savings banks, that are desperately seeking for new finantial resources to meet a €15 billion debt created by the loans during the recent property bubble period.
Spanish government mistakingly announced that it had secured the acquisition of up to €9 billion euros in debt by China Investment Corporation, but almost immediately it had to make an embarrassing correction. The news came after a China Investment Corporation official informed Reuters that the claims by the Spanish government were false. This is a serious blow to the Spanish regional savings banks, that are desperately seeking for new finantial resources to meet a €15 billion debt created by the loans during the recent property bubble period.
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