From http://www.expansion.com/2011/05/23/catalunya/1306150709.html (in Spanish)
Catalan Minister for Business and Employment, Francesc Xavier Mena, has declared that the opening of new offices for the promotion of Catalan economy in emerging markets is currently under evaluation. He has met with directors of the business promotion network ACC1Ó from worldwide in order to analyze these possibilities in the light of the limited funding by the Catalan administration. China, Brazil and India, for promotion of businesses, and United States and the Asia-Pacific region, for promotion of tourism, are candidates to see receive these new offices. ACC1Ó, the agency responsible for the promotion of competitiveness of Catalan economy, has 34 of these offices located worldwide that give support to Catalan companies working in 70 different markets.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Spain and China exchange experiences on the conservation and management of wetlands
From http://iagua.es/2011/05/espana-y-china-intercambian-experiencias-en-el-campo-de-la-conservacion-y-gestion-de-los-humedales (in Spanish), with special thanks to Alejandro Maceira Rozados, owner and webmaster at iAgua.es. Source: Ministerio de Medio Ambiente y Medio Rural y Marino.
The Spanish Ministry of Environment, and Rural and Marine Environments, through the Directorate-General of Environment and Forest Policy have met representatives of the Chinese government and of several Chinese provinces to exchange experiences in the field of the conservation and management of wetlands, with selected practical cases from Spain and Germany.
The director of the Spanish National Park Organization, Mrs. Olga Baniandrés, explained the organization of the Network of Spanish National Parks and specifically the functions that the Autonomous Communities and the State Administration have on the two National Parks considered as wetlands (Parque Nacional de Doñana and Parque Nacional Tablas de Daimiel). She also presented information about the Network of the Spanish Biosphere Reserves.
The guidelines of the Spanish policy of wetlands conservation and management have also been presented in this meeting, with special emphasis on the actions undertaken for the compliance of the Ramsar Convention for the protection of Wetlands of International Importance, of which both Spain and China are active members. Specific management actions and case studies of restoration of wetlands were also explained.
Both parties have expressed their interest in the promotion of the cooperation on this issue, since wetlands are one of the Earth's most threatened habitats that are essential for the survival of the migratory birds. Conservation of wetlands needs of the international cooperation and of the state-of-the-art knowledge and techniques.
This meeting was preceded by visits to some of the most important Spanish wetlands, such as Doñana or L'Albufera de Valencia. The field visits allowed for a better understanding of the difficulties associated with the conservation of wetlands and the human activities in their surroundings. Special emphasis has been made on the analysis of the compatibility of natural areas with industrial, agricultural and touristic activities and the use of natural resources.
The Spanish Ministry of Environment, and Rural and Marine Environments, through the Directorate-General of Environment and Forest Policy have met representatives of the Chinese government and of several Chinese provinces to exchange experiences in the field of the conservation and management of wetlands, with selected practical cases from Spain and Germany.
The director of the Spanish National Park Organization, Mrs. Olga Baniandrés, explained the organization of the Network of Spanish National Parks and specifically the functions that the Autonomous Communities and the State Administration have on the two National Parks considered as wetlands (Parque Nacional de Doñana and Parque Nacional Tablas de Daimiel). She also presented information about the Network of the Spanish Biosphere Reserves.
The guidelines of the Spanish policy of wetlands conservation and management have also been presented in this meeting, with special emphasis on the actions undertaken for the compliance of the Ramsar Convention for the protection of Wetlands of International Importance, of which both Spain and China are active members. Specific management actions and case studies of restoration of wetlands were also explained.
Both parties have expressed their interest in the promotion of the cooperation on this issue, since wetlands are one of the Earth's most threatened habitats that are essential for the survival of the migratory birds. Conservation of wetlands needs of the international cooperation and of the state-of-the-art knowledge and techniques.
This meeting was preceded by visits to some of the most important Spanish wetlands, such as Doñana or L'Albufera de Valencia. The field visits allowed for a better understanding of the difficulties associated with the conservation of wetlands and the human activities in their surroundings. Special emphasis has been made on the analysis of the compatibility of natural areas with industrial, agricultural and touristic activities and the use of natural resources.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
A set of lifetime experiences in Costa Brava
Now, a recommended link!
Velvet Escape blog perfectly summarizes in a set of pics and a few lines what are the main unique experiences you can live when visiting Costa Brava. From the culinary excellence of El Celler de Can Roca and El Bulli to a skydive in Empuriabrava, a visit to the Dalí Museum in Figueres or Dalí's house in Portlligat, to a stroll in Girona's old city.
Go to Once in a lifetime experiences in Costa Brava to see all the fun those guys had and that you can also have!
But first get a taste of what the link has with these pictures of our own!
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Medieval city of Besalú[/caption]
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Santa Clotilde Gardens, Lloret de Mar[/caption]
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Dalí Museum, Figueres[/caption]
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View of Portlligat bay from Dalí's house in Cadaqués[/caption]
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Girona by the Onyar river[/caption]
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A beautiful corner in Girona's old city[/caption]
Velvet Escape blog perfectly summarizes in a set of pics and a few lines what are the main unique experiences you can live when visiting Costa Brava. From the culinary excellence of El Celler de Can Roca and El Bulli to a skydive in Empuriabrava, a visit to the Dalí Museum in Figueres or Dalí's house in Portlligat, to a stroll in Girona's old city.
Go to Once in a lifetime experiences in Costa Brava to see all the fun those guys had and that you can also have!
But first get a taste of what the link has with these pictures of our own!
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Medieval city of Besalú[/caption][caption id="attachment_619" align="aligncenter" width="225"]
Santa Clotilde Gardens, Lloret de Mar[/caption][caption id="attachment_618" align="aligncenter" width="300"]
Dalí Museum, Figueres[/caption][caption id="attachment_617" align="aligncenter" width="300"]
View of Portlligat bay from Dalí's house in Cadaqués[/caption][caption id="attachment_621" align="aligncenter" width="300"]
Girona by the Onyar river[/caption][caption id="attachment_620" align="aligncenter" width="300"]
A beautiful corner in Girona's old city[/caption]
Catalan cosmetics company Nature Bissé aims at strong internationalization
From http://www.expansion.com/2011/05/16/catalunya/1305572919.html (in Spanish)
Catalan cosmetics company Nature Bissé aims at a strong internationalization process that could render a 70% of total sales abroad by 2013. Nature Bissé has approved a 3-year strategic plan that expects to achieve 56.25 million euros in sales. In 2010, total sales amounted 33.9 million euros, with an annual growth of 6.6%. According to top representatives of the company, this step towards a much greater internationalization is the third landmark in the history of the company, after entering the United States market and after the building of the factory in Cerdanyola del Vallès (Barcelona province). Nature Bissé will also start selling its products in China in September 2011, thanks to the alliance with two local partners: Imaginex Shanghai and Joycentury. Asia-Pacific markets represent nowadays the 9.22% of the total sales of Nature Bissé and they are expected to provide 19.8% of total sales by 2013, after the recruitement of Cecilia Chang, former Responsible for Marketing Purchases at Grupo Godó de Comunicación, S.A.
Catalan cosmetics company Nature Bissé aims at a strong internationalization process that could render a 70% of total sales abroad by 2013. Nature Bissé has approved a 3-year strategic plan that expects to achieve 56.25 million euros in sales. In 2010, total sales amounted 33.9 million euros, with an annual growth of 6.6%. According to top representatives of the company, this step towards a much greater internationalization is the third landmark in the history of the company, after entering the United States market and after the building of the factory in Cerdanyola del Vallès (Barcelona province). Nature Bissé will also start selling its products in China in September 2011, thanks to the alliance with two local partners: Imaginex Shanghai and Joycentury. Asia-Pacific markets represent nowadays the 9.22% of the total sales of Nature Bissé and they are expected to provide 19.8% of total sales by 2013, after the recruitement of Cecilia Chang, former Responsible for Marketing Purchases at Grupo Godó de Comunicación, S.A.
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.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Catalan government promotes food products in China
From http://www.expansion.com/2011/05/17/catalunya/1305653455.html (in Spanish)
Top officers from the Department of Agriculture of the Catalan government are visiting China with the intention to promote Catalan food products there, specially in the Shanghai area. This delegation is led by Domènec Vila, General Director of Food, Quality and Food Industries, who travels together with twelve representatives from Catalan food companies. They all will also attend the Sial 2011 fair that is held in Shanghai from May 18th to 20th. Sial 2011 is the largest and fastest growing food and beverage show in China, with more than 1,500 exhibitors from more than 80 countries and regions, and with more than 35,000 visitors expected.
Top officers from the Department of Agriculture of the Catalan government are visiting China with the intention to promote Catalan food products there, specially in the Shanghai area. This delegation is led by Domènec Vila, General Director of Food, Quality and Food Industries, who travels together with twelve representatives from Catalan food companies. They all will also attend the Sial 2011 fair that is held in Shanghai from May 18th to 20th. Sial 2011 is the largest and fastest growing food and beverage show in China, with more than 1,500 exhibitors from more than 80 countries and regions, and with more than 35,000 visitors expected.
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