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WKÖ Celebrates 40 years of Diplomatic Relations between Austria and China
The Austrian Economic Chamber stresses the relevance of China for Austria's foreign trade in the context of the anniversary.
January 27, 2011
Strong Sales Growth for DiTech
Net sales for the in-house production PC stores increased by 31% to € 96.2 m. 38.3% of sales are generated online.
January 27, 2011
Record Sales for BMW Austria
The German car manufacturer was able to set a new sales record in Austria last year. The engine plant also reports record sales.
January 27, 2011
Magna Steyr Expands Production in Graz
The German carmaker group BMW has a further model of the British brand "Mini" manufactured in Austria.
January 27, 2011
Demand for Elimination of the ÖIAG
IAs part of the succession process for the CEO position at the Austrian industrial holding (ÖIAG) political representatives are increasingly imposing conditions.
January 27, 2011
Austria's Energy Self-sufficiency until 2050
The Minister for the Environment, Nikolaus Berlakovich presents a study on the Austrian energy supply. Self-sufficiency until 2050 is feasible.
January 27, 2011
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-01-26)
Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.
January 27, 2011
voestalpine Intends to Strengthen Equity Capital Base
The Austrian steel company plans to make itself more independent from debt. In spite of growing profits, investments remain low.
January 27, 2011
Austrian Inflation to be well above 2% in 2011
Temporary price-drivers of fuels, commodities as well as the budget consolidation spurring inflation on, but lack of cyclical inflationary pressures.
January 27, 2011
Slight Upward Trend in Austrian Tourism
Tourism in 2010: 0.4% more overnights; all-time-high in number of arrivals.
January 27, 2011
A Quiet Year for the Shopping Center Industry
Only a few large projects will be tackled in 2011 by Austria's shopping center industry; renovation of existing facilities rather prevails.
January 27, 2011
Austria's Pension Funds: 6.61% yield in 2010
Austria's pension funds generated an income of around € 800m in 2010. The annual performance is above the long-term average.
January 27, 2011
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-01-25)
Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exhchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.
January 26, 2011
Austria: The Gateway to Central Asia?
Leading Austrian politicians intend to attract attention at the World Economic Forum to what promises to be a new target region.
January 26, 2011
Bank Assistance is Lucrative for the State
Contrary to fears, revenues of the bank rescue package more than double the refinancing costs.
January 26, 2011
Austrian Gas Price Index Continues to Rise Slightly
The February 2011 Austrian gas price index (ÖGPI) recorded a slight increase over the previous month Compared to January, it rises to a value of 114.89.
January 26, 2011
voestalpine Successfully Places Bond Issue
The Austrian steel company has closed its corporate bond issue. Proceeds are € 500m, the coupon is given by 4.75%.
January 26, 2011
New Board Member at S&T
The Austrian IT-consulter S&T appoints Michael Lanik as Chief Restructuring Officer.
January 26, 2011
Slow Progress for Nabucco
The negotiations in the Caspian region are "tough", but the political will exists, say sources from the Austrian oil and gas group OMV.
January 26, 2011
Strong Increase in Sales at AT&S
The Austrian technology group records sales amounting to € 365m in the first nine months 2010, which is a plus of 34%.
January 26, 2011
Andritz: Order in Portugal
The Austrian industrial plant manufacturer based in Graz reports an order for € 40m from the Portuguese power company EDP.
January 26, 2011
Shortage of Skilled Labor in Medium-sized Enterprises
According to a report by Ernst & Young, the growth of two out of every three Austrian companies is hindered by the lack of qualified personal.
January 26, 2011
Palmers in the Red
The Austrian lingerie company has to accept operational losses in addition to an unprofitable acquisition.
January 26, 2011
Budget-saving Measures in Austria are Insufficient
According to the WIFO, budget deficit and public debt are lower than the EU average; central potential savings have been neglected however.
January 26, 2011
Vienna Insurance Group Shows 15% Increase in Profits
Significant plus of Group profit for the year (before taxes) by almost 15 percent to about € 505m. Increase of premiums written by 6.1 percent to € 8.7bn.
January 25, 2011
Croatian Purchase for Telekom Austria
Telekom Austria is facing the purchase of Croatia's fixed-network provider Metronet for the amount of € 100m. However, the bidding process is not complete yet.
January 25, 2011
Casinos Austria Expands to Italy
Loss-making Casinos Austria hopes for a new and lucrative market in Italy.
January 25, 2011
Suspicion of Insider Trading against Immofinanz’s CEO
The Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) is investigating Eduard Zehetner on suspicion of insider trading, according to the magazine "Profil".
January 25, 2011
ÖIAG: Industrialist Beyrer is Favorite
In the discussion about the succession for the state holding company OIAG, the Secretary General of the IV (Federation of Austrian Industries), Markus Beyrer, is a favorite.
January 25, 2011
Germany: Largest Investor in Austria
Based on the number of new companies settling in Austria, Germany is the largest investor. More than 40% of the new arrivals come from the northern neighbor.
January 25, 2011
Atrium Repays Convertible Bond to Meinl
The American-Israeli real estate fund Atrium repays the 10.75% 2008 convertible bond to the Austrian Meinl Bank.
January 25, 2011
Booming Tourism in Vienna
In 2010, guest-nights grew by 10.3% in Vienna. This is a new record since 1989.
January 25, 2011
Austria's Growth Remains Dependent on Exports
The Austrian GDP will grow in real terms, according to WIFO, at an annual average of 2.2% per year between 2011-2015. The unemployment rate is expected to stagnate.
January 25, 2011
Sanochemia Takes Over Alvetra & Werfft
The Austrian pharmaceutical company Sanochemia strengthens its market position through the acquisition of Alvetra & Werfft GmbH.
January 25, 2011
Austrian Production Rising Steeply
The Austrian Production index in November 2010: +6.5% over November 2009
January 25, 2011
Rise in Earnings for Palfinger
The Austrian crane manufacturer records a 29-percent plus in revenues for 2010. For 2011, the company shows an optimistic outlook.
January 25, 2011
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-01-24)
Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.
January 25, 2011
Ruttenstorfer Fine Confirmed
The fine imposed to the CEO of Austrian OMV, Wolfgang Ruttenstorfer, for market manipulation, remains standing.
January 22, 2011
Magna Expands Styrian Plants
The automotive supplier invests around € 30m for capacity expansion of in two Austrian locations to accept new orders.
January 22, 2011
Austria's Agricultural Exports Grow
Agricultural exports were able to recover, but have not reached yet the 2008 level.
January 22, 2011
ÖBB in "Rebuilding Phase"
The CEO of the Austrian Federal Railways, Christian Kern, sees a new era beginning for the group. He intends to put more focus on performance.
January 22, 2011
Slight Slowdown of Austria’s Economy
According to the Austrian National Bank (OeNB), economic growth slowed down temporarily at the turn of the year.
January 22, 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
"Conversations about the Future" between Austrian and Canadian IT companies
The Austrian IT industry, motivated by Canadian success models, intends to strengthen its role in the domestic economy significantly.
January 22, 2011
Expansion of Cooperation Between Kazakhstan and Austria
Cooperation with the Kazakhstan Development Bank intends to boost economic relations with the third-largest CIS trading partner.
January 22, 2011
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-01-21)
Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners and Losers.
January 22, 2011
Andritz Receives Major order from Brazil
The Austrian technology group supplies equipment for a pulp mill in Eldorado, Brazil.
January 22, 2011
Change in Leadership at Bank Austria
Paolo Fiorentino, has been elected as Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Bank Austria. Francesco Giordano will act as future Chief Financial Officer.
January 22, 2011
Atrium Intends to Clarify Purported Event of Default
After the statement of the Austrian Meinl Bank to sue the real estate fund Atrium because of a “default of payment”, Atrium announces its point of view.
January 22, 2011
Upper Austrian Manufacturing Industry on Investment Course
AMAG and Lenzing show ambitions to be listed again on the Vienna Stock Exchange. Energie AG massively increases its investment budget.
January 21, 2011
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