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Austria to Expand Relations with Cyprus
Federal President Fischer and WKO´s President Leitl accomodated the Cypriot-Austrian Business Forum. Economic relations show potential for expansion and further development.
June 4, 2012
State Visit: Fischer in Vietnam
On the occasion of the state visit of Austria´s Federal President Heinz Fischer, the Austrian Chamber of Commerce signed commercial contracts worth € 150m.
June 1, 2012
Corporate Lending in CEE Remains Stable
According to Bank Austria, financing to the corporate sector is holding up well, but a diverging performance among countries is likely to persist.
May 18, 2012
Baxter Enlarges Viennese Site
The U.S. pharmaceutical group makes investments of € 30m in Vienna. The start of operation of a new production facility is planned in 2014.
May 18, 2012
Lam Research Expands in Austria
The U.S. company opens a new research laboratory in Villach (Carinthia) and thus makes a clear commitment to its Austrian operations.
May 18, 2012
Strong Increase in Austrian FDI
Only in 2007, Austrian investors made more investments abroad. Last year, FDI totaled € 22bn.
May 14, 2012
Hungarian Bank Tax May be Abolished
The extraordinary bank tax in Hungary will be halved in 2013 and deleted in 2014, the government said. Austrian banks are relieved.
May 10, 2012
Austrian Exports to Canada up by 4.5% in 2011
Bilateral trade between Austria and Canada reaches € 1.13bn. Canadian Exports to Austria were down by 1.9%.
May 7, 2012
Improved Business Atmosphere in CESEE Region
According to a survey by OeKB (Oesterreichische Kontrollbank), expectations of investors are beyond the level of January. Austrian exports to the CESEE region may increase.
May 4, 2012
Austria Achieved Positive Current Account in 2011
Last year, Austria´s current account reached a surplus of 1.9% of the GDP.
May 4, 2012
“Russia now among top 10 Austrian Trading Partners”
Austrian Foreign Minister Spindelegger meets with Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Zubkov.
April 25, 2012
Austria to Intensify Cooperation with Croatia
The Austrian Minister of Economics met his Croatian counterpart in Vienna. Above all, the EU-accession and investments were discussed.
April 24, 2012
Leitl: Increasing Foreign Trade with Russia
The President of WKO (Austrian Chamber of Commerce) wants to raise bilateral trade volume up to € 10bn by 2015.
April 23, 2012
Austria Tries to Adapt its Image
In order to attract foreign investors, Austrian companies are attempting to amend the country’s image. Instead of tourism and culture, the industrial sector and the expertise should be underlined.
April 13, 2012
Competitiveness: Austria Among Top Five
Concerning its competitiveness, Austria ranks fifth among the 27 EU members.
April 6, 2012
Austrian Trade Mission 2012: “A Big Success”
With their trip to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Austrian companies are highly satisfied.
April 5, 2012
FDI: Cautious Optimism in Slovakia
Austrian and German investors are still optimistic concerning Slovakia´s economy. The majority expects a slight acceleration of Slovakia´s economy growth.
April 3, 2012
Strong Rise in Foreign Direct Investment
According to Austrian Business Agency (ABA), total investment increased by 34%. 1,822 new jobs were created.
March 30, 2012
Macedonia: Austria Still the Biggest Investor
Foreign direct investments of € 303m entered Macedonia last year, said the National Bank of Macedonia. The biggest investor in Macedonia is still Austria with € 77.21m.
March 28, 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
Austrian Chamber of Commerce Underlines Importance of South Tyrol
The President of Austria´s Chamber of Commerce (WKO), Christoph Leitl, met South Tyrols governor Luis Durnwalder and stresses the good political and economic relationship between South Tyrol and Austria.
March 24, 2012
2,000 New Jobs Created by Foreign Enterprises
The Austrian Chamber of Commerce stressed the importance of foreign direct investment in Vienna. Last year, 126 foreign enterprises came to Vienna.
March 22, 2012
Meeting between Saudi Monarchy and Austrian Embassy
The Austrian ambassador presented Investment opportunities to Saudia Arabia´s Prince Alwaleed.
March 20, 2012
Austria Is Largest Investor in Turkey
In 2011, Turkey recorded $ 15.7bn in foreign direct investments, which is a rise by 74%.
March 20, 2012
Foreign Direct Investment in Austria Increasing
In 2011, a moderate decline in new enterprise settlements was registered. Investments grew by 34%.
March 8, 2012
„Going to America 2012“: AWO Supports Austrian Business in USA
Foreign Trade Austria (AWO) shows business opportunities in the U.S. to domestic companies.
March 8, 2012
Austria and Bulgaria Clear Way for Business-Friendly Climate
Business representatives from Austria and Bulgaria agreed upon a business-friendly climate and clear rules at a Sofia forum,
March 8, 2012
Austrian Economy Appreciates Serbian Approach to EU
Serbia officially became candidate for the EU-access. Christoph Leitl, President of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce, emphasized the importance of the “European perspective” for Serbia.
March 2, 2012
Austria´s Industry Supports Croatia´s EU Accession
The Austrian Chamber of Commerce sees a huge interest of the domestic economy in Croatia´s EU accession. In 2010, Austria was the largest investor.
December 10, 2011
Romanian Tourism as Chance for Austrian Economy
As the Romanian economy performs well, Austrian enterprises see the tourism sector as chance for new orders.
November 22, 2011
Strong Growth for Exports to USA in 2012
This year, Austrian exports to the U.S. will reach the level of 2008. The export volume will amount to € 6.0bn this year.
November 12, 2011
Austrian Trade With China to Double
On the occasion of the state visit of the Chinese President Hu Jintao, the Austrian Minister of Economics stated to aim a deepening of the bilateral economic relations.
November 1, 2011
State Visit: Hu Jintao in Austria
The Chinese President Hu Jintao arrived in Austria. Today the official meetings with the Austrian President Heinz Fischer and the Government will take place.
October 31, 2011
Chinese Companies Looking for Investment Opportunities in Austria
China’s President Hu Jintao comes for a state visit and is accompanied by a 160-member business delegation.
October 28, 2011
„Extend Economic Ties to Georgia“
The Austrian Minister of Economics wants to cooperate closer together with Georgia, which offers export opportunities for the Austrian industry.
October 25, 2011
Leitl Deepens Relations to Chinese Province Jiangsu
The Austrian President of the Economic Chamber regards the Chinese province Jiangsu as an important export market and trading partner.
October 22, 2011
Austrian Industry Shows High Degree of Internationality
During the last decades, the Austrian industry could gain importance, which is contrarious to the European trend. In meantime, Austria has the fourth highest degree of industrialization in the EU.
October 18, 2011
FDI Remains Essential for Austrian Business Location
According to a study of Statistics Austria, the number of foreign subsidiaries even grew in 2009 by 6%. The number of Austrian subsidiaries owned by foreign corporations grew slightly.
October 5, 2011
“Austrian Exports to Turkey to Double“
According to the Austrian Chamber of Commerce in Istanbul, Austrian companies could benefit strongly from the persisting economic boom in Turkey.
September 26, 2011
Austrian FDI Recovered Slightly in 2009
The value of Austrian investments abroad grew by 6% in 2009 and amounted to € 113bn. Companies still felt the impact of the crisis on their profits.
July 26, 2011
Strong Current Account Balance Is Driven by Exports
The Austrian current account showed a surplus of € 3.8bn in the first quarter of 2011. The total amount of Austrian FDI was higher than in the full year 2010.
July 12, 2011
Upswing in Business Location Projects
The national investment promotion agency registered a strong increase in the number of companies investing in Austria. The trend is expected to continue in 2011.
July 8, 2011
Austria Still Biggest Investor in Serbia
Since 2000, Austrian companies have invested more than € 3bn in the Balkan country.
June 14, 2011
Trade with the Czech Republic Is Booming
Austrian companies increased their exports to the country by 32% in the first quarter of the year. In 2010, Austria was the biggest foreign investor.
June 9, 2011
Eastern Europe Becoming Attractive Again
For two years Austrians have abstained from investing in Eastern Europe, resulting in a loss of market share in these countries. Interest starts to recover now.
May 25, 2011
Austrian FDI: 2010 Was a Year of Stabilization
Active foreign direct investment increased, while inward flows stagnated in 2010. Turkey was the top destination for Austrian investors.
May 18, 2011
Capital Transfers Still Below Pre-Crisis Level
Austria's financial transactions with foreign countries continue to be influenced by the aftermath of the crisis: investment in foreign securities has increased only slightly (€ 6.4 bn).
May 5, 2011
Leitl: "Austria was the Largest Investor in Turkey in 2010"
WKÖ President Leitl pointed to the intense economic links between the two countries during the state visit of Turkish President Abdullah Gül to Austria.
May 4, 2011
Immofinanz Strives for Presence in Russia
The Austrian real estate group plans to expand its activities further through the purchase of shopping centers in Moscow.
May 3, 2011
Texas Offers Opportunities for Austria's Energy Industry
Texas imports goods for US$ 614m from Austria. There are prospects for growth in wind and solar energy above all other areas.
April 22, 2011
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