Sponsored Content
Japan in Austria | Japanese in Vienna | Bilateral Relations
Austria and Japan - Read the latest headlines about bilateral relations in the areas of economy, business, investment, diplomacy, culture and tourism
Austria: Moderate Economic Upturn
After one year of a phase of stagnation, the Austrian economy shows recovery, according to the results of economic indicator by the OeNB (Austrian National Bank).
July 5, 2013
V4 Want Free Trade Zone Between EU and Japan
The Visegrad Four Group (V4), which consists of Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary, support the creation of a free trade zone between the European Union and Japan.
June 17, 2013
Czech Republic: New Rounds of Negotiations for Temelin Tender
Czech power provider CEZ has started another round of talks with bidders in the offer to extend the Temelin nuclear power plant in southern Bohemia.
April 24, 2013
Austrian Financial Assets Decreasing
Austria is still among the wealthiest nations worldwide. According to a study of the German insurer Allianz, Austria ranks 15.
September 18, 2012
Hungary: Most Foreign Firms from Austria
In Hungary, foreign companies employ 25% of the workforce. However, the share of foreign companies only reaches 3.3%
August 7, 2012
Economic Report: „Reducing Dependence on Europe“
Today, the Austrian government published its "Economic Report 2012".
July 9, 2012
Frauenthal Sells Division to Japanese Ibiden
The Austrian Frauenthal Group reached an agreement with Japanese Ibiden Group on the sale of its Industrial Honeycombs division.
April 26, 2012
Austria Tabak Loses Market Shares
The U.S. group Philip Morris is the clear market leader in Austria´s tobacco market.
April 6, 2012
Austrian Exports to Japan Reach New Record
Last year, bilateral trade between Austria and Japan recorded a new high. Austrian exports to Japan amounted to € 1.3bn.
March 27, 2012
Pecik Aims to Become Telekom´s Biggest Shareholder
The second-largest shareholder of Telekom Austria, the investor Ronny Pecik, wants to enlarge his stake further in order to initiate a restructuring.
March 17, 2012
Japanese NTT to Enter Telekom?
Telekom Austria will get a new partner. Newest rumors say that NTT could buy Pecik´s stake. Norwegian Telenor is still interested.
March 16, 2012
Bene Expands in Asia
The Austrian manufacturer of office furniture founded a joint venture together with the Singapur-based Ollo Group. Bene aims for entering new markets successfully.
February 24, 2012
SLR Group Plans Major Increase in Sales
The Austrian foundry company expects to realize sales of 60m in 2011/12. In the first half year, sales were up by 24%.
February 9, 2012
Innovation Index: Austria Falls Behind
Austria again loses in competitiveness: among the EU member countries, Austria occupies the eighth rank.
February 7, 2012
Binder Creates New Technology Company
Binder+Co AG has started the 2012 financial year with the foundation of a new subsidiary in the shape of Bublon GmbH. Binder+Co Group now consists of a total of four companies.
January 16, 2012
Magna to Develop Luxury Cars in Styria
The Japanese Infiniti lets Magna develop and construct its smallest model in Austria.
December 10, 2011
Austrian Foreign Trade Deficit on the Rise
From January to September 2011: imports rose by 17%, exports increased by 14%. The deficit amounts to € 6.0bn.
December 7, 2011
AUA Remains in the Red in 2011
The Austrian carrier improved its operating profit by 30% in the third quarter 2011. A positive result, however, will not be achieved in the full year.
October 27, 2011
World Tourism Day 2011: Guests from 50 Countries Visit Austria
According to statistics Austria, the diversification of the guest´s nationalities further increased. Culture-oriented travels become increasingly important.
September 26, 2011
austriamicrosystems Collaborates with Japanese F-Brain
The Austrian microelectronics and semiconductor manufacturer entered into a collaboration with F-Brain to serve Foundry customers on backend test solutions in Japan.
July 12, 2011
Patent Protection to Become Cheaper
In Europe patent protection is currently ten times more expensive than in the US or Japan. Austria will participate in an EU-wide cooperation which will reduce the cost significantly.
June 20, 2011
Shopping Tourism: Asian Visitors Spending Heavily
Russia remains the top shopping nation while Asian tourists' spending is increasing significantly.
June 14, 2011
Sharp Drop in Exports to Japan is Expected
Exports are expected to return to a normal level only by 2012. Renewable energy technologies could be particularly important.
May 3, 2011
Every second Company Concerned by Crisis in Libya and Japan
According to a survey in Upper Austria, 46% of the companies are concerned by the rise in commodity and energy prices or by supply bottlenecks in the electronic industry.
April 23, 2011
Strong Year 2010/11 for Keba
The automation company has seen strong revenue growth in the previous year. The growth outlook is positive thanks to new markets.
April 2, 2011
Disaster in Japan Stops Exports
Current events in Japan have an impact on foreign trade. About 70 Austrian companies are affected.
March 18, 2011
Lannacher has Delivery Problems with Iodine Tablets
The Austrian pharmaceutical company manufactures the only potassium iodide tablets in the German-speaking area. Demand strongly exceeds production capacity.
March 18, 2011
Philip Morris is Market Leader in Austria
The American tobacco company Philip Morris increased its market share, overtaking the Japanese Austria Tabak group for good.
February 26, 2011
Superfund Seeking for Investors in Japan
The Austrian investment fund intends to raise new funds via Japanese institutional investors. The volume is said to account for $ 100m
February 3, 2011
Austrian Companies on Roadshow to Tokyo
Erste Group, RBI, VIG and Immofinanz are participating at the roadshow in Japan.
January 28, 2011
Record Results for Red Bull
The Austrian producer of energy drinks reached its best results ever in 2010 thanks to the markets in Turkey, Japan and Brazil.
January 22, 2011
Recovery is in Sight for Keba
The Austrian automation manufacturer regains its pre-crisis levels, in particular through exports to growth markets.
January 18, 2011
Recovery in Austria´s Labor Market Continues
The domestic labor market´s data for 2010 were better than expected. The number of job-seekers declined by 3.7%
January 8, 2011
WIFO and IHS Foresee Economic Weakness
The two major Austrian Economic Research Institutes, WIFO and IHS, expect an economic slowdown in 2011.
January 5, 2011
Economic Chamber in Tokyo: Biotechnology as an Opportunity
The President of the Vienna Economic Chamber, Brigitte Jank, sees above all great opportunities for Austria in Japanese biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
December 6, 2010
Expansion Potential of Austrian Pharmaceutical Industry in Japan
Japanese pharmaceutical companies need new products and international cooperation. An opportunity for local companies.
December 1, 2010