From http://www.icex.es/icex/cda/controller/pageICEX/0,6558,5518394_5519005_6366453_4426995,00.html (in Spanish)
The above website address offers the detailed list of the sixteen agreements in the recent visit of Li Keqiang to Spain, twelve of economic collaboration and four between the governments.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
China promises to buy Spanish bonds
From http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/e6007b9c-18f2-11e0-9c12-00144feab49a.html#axzz1AUBoBAO8 (in Spanish)
Li Keqiang, Chinese deputy premier, has recently visited Spain and promised to buy sovereign bonds to help the eurozone come out of its public debt crisis. During his visit, he met Spanish primer minister, José Luis Rodríguez Zatapero, and King Juan Carlos. Deals include agreements to sell Spanish olive oil, wine and ham, plus a contract to supply air traffic control systems to China, a banking cooperation agreement and an extension of the cooperation between Sinopec and Repsol. China is also seeking the lifting of the EU embargo on arms sales and a better access to European markets.
Li Keqiang, Chinese deputy premier, has recently visited Spain and promised to buy sovereign bonds to help the eurozone come out of its public debt crisis. During his visit, he met Spanish primer minister, José Luis Rodríguez Zatapero, and King Juan Carlos. Deals include agreements to sell Spanish olive oil, wine and ham, plus a contract to supply air traffic control systems to China, a banking cooperation agreement and an extension of the cooperation between Sinopec and Repsol. China is also seeking the lifting of the EU embargo on arms sales and a better access to European markets.
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Deputy mayor of Barcelona visits China for business exchange
From http://www.expansion.com/2011/01/04/catalunya/1294148094.html (in Spanish)
First deputy mayor of the City of Barcelona, Jordi William Carnes, has travelled to China to sign an agreement with the Tongxiang textile industry cluster, near Shanghai, in order to create a logistics centre in the Catalan capital. In this same trip, he will also sign an agreement for the economic collaboration with the municipal government of Wenzhou, and is supposed to have a meeting with the organizers of the Shanghai Motorshow. On return, a delegation of members of the Chinese fashion world is scheduled to visit Barcelona on mid January.
First deputy mayor of the City of Barcelona, Jordi William Carnes, has travelled to China to sign an agreement with the Tongxiang textile industry cluster, near Shanghai, in order to create a logistics centre in the Catalan capital. In this same trip, he will also sign an agreement for the economic collaboration with the municipal government of Wenzhou, and is supposed to have a meeting with the organizers of the Shanghai Motorshow. On return, a delegation of members of the Chinese fashion world is scheduled to visit Barcelona on mid January.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
China buys Spanish debt
From http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/news/360505,help-eu-overcome-crisis.html (in English)
In the eve of his immediate visit to Spain, Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang confirmed that China will continue buying Spanish public debt as a sign of trust on the recovery of its economy. Chinese and Spanish governments expect to reach agreements on the banking and on the renewable energy sectors. At the same time, Spain is favouring that the European Union lifts the arms embargo applied to China after the Tiananmen massacre of 1989.
In the eve of his immediate visit to Spain, Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang confirmed that China will continue buying Spanish public debt as a sign of trust on the recovery of its economy. Chinese and Spanish governments expect to reach agreements on the banking and on the renewable energy sectors. At the same time, Spain is favouring that the European Union lifts the arms embargo applied to China after the Tiananmen massacre of 1989.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Official data on Singapore economy in 2010
From http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/news/360335,economy-grows-147-cent.html (in English)
Former estimations have been confirmed and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced that Singapore economy grew by a record 14.7% in 2010. He also highlighted the measures undertaken to support the low- and medium-income population through public assistance schemes and lower tax rates. Estimations for growth in 2011 range between 4 and 6%.
Former estimations have been confirmed and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced that Singapore economy grew by a record 14.7% in 2010. He also highlighted the measures undertaken to support the low- and medium-income population through public assistance schemes and lower tax rates. Estimations for growth in 2011 range between 4 and 6%.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Boost of R&D centers in Taiwan
From http://www.cepd.gov.tw/encontent/m1.aspx?sNo=0014642 (in English)
In 2010 15 foreign enterprises have applied to establish R&D centers in Taiwan, which represents an investment of around US$500 million. This boost in R&D applications is a consequence of the signing of the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA) between Taiwan and mainland China and is attracting companies such as ASML of the Netherlands; Microsoft, HP, and IBM of the United States, and IMEC of Belgium.
In 2010 15 foreign enterprises have applied to establish R&D centers in Taiwan, which represents an investment of around US$500 million. This boost in R&D applications is a consequence of the signing of the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA) between Taiwan and mainland China and is attracting companies such as ASML of the Netherlands; Microsoft, HP, and IBM of the United States, and IMEC of Belgium.
40% increase in Singapore's manufacturing production
From http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/news/359620,singapores-manufacturing-output-jumps-40-per-cent.html (in English)
Pharmaceutical sector was the main responsable for the overall 39.8% increase year-on-year in November 2010 of the manufacuting output in Singapore, 10% more than the previous month. November's growth of output in the pharmaceutical sector accounted for a spectacular 189% year-on-year. Government's estimations about the growth of Singapore's overall economy in 2010 are at 15%.
Pharmaceutical sector was the main responsable for the overall 39.8% increase year-on-year in November 2010 of the manufacuting output in Singapore, 10% more than the previous month. November's growth of output in the pharmaceutical sector accounted for a spectacular 189% year-on-year. Government's estimations about the growth of Singapore's overall economy in 2010 are at 15%.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)