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Austrian Industry: „Growth Instead of Redistribution“
After the Austrian Chamber of Labor claimed he Federation of Austrian Industry underlines that Austria has the highest redistribution quota among OECD members.
May 30, 2012
Exposure in Eastern Europe Remains Austria´s Weak Point
The Commission of the European Union warned Austria of the big exposure of domestic banks in Eastern Europe. Moreover, the austerity package was criticized.
May 30, 2012
"Europe Needs Economic Growth and Budget Discipline“
Structural reforms are necessary to make Europe sustainably more competitive, Christoph Leitl, President of Austria´s Chamber of Commerce (WKO) says.
May 26, 2012
Austrian Chamber of Economics Claims Growth Package
Christoph Leitl, President of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce thinks that Austria and Europe would both need growth and austerity measures.
May 25, 2012
Fekter: Hollande´s Suggestions are “Nonsense”
Vice-Chancellor Spindelegger and Finance Minister Fekter are strictly against the introduction of Eurobonds and any amendments of the Fiscal Treaty.
May 22, 2012
Sorger Underlines Austrian Crisis Management
The President of the Federation of Austrian Industries Veit Sorger reaffirms the necessity of austerity and investments of the private sector.
May 19, 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
Austrian Innovations on the Rise in Export Markets
The patent statistics clearly show that Austrian companies and inventors are becoming ever more prominently positioned on the international markets.
May 18, 2012
Austrian SME as Innovation and Job Engine
SMEs account for 66 per cent of overall employment in Austria and have created 44,000 new jobs over the last four years. Bank Austria underlines the importance of innovation.
May 16, 2012
Constant Rise in Austrian Research Spending
Austrian spending on research and development is set to increase by 4.2% in 2012 to reach € 8.6bn.
May 10, 2012
Leitl: „EU Needs Budget Consolidation and Growth Measures“
The President of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce claims to create a European fund in order to support small and medium-sized enterprises.
May 5, 2012
Austrian Research Intensity to Reach 2.80% in 2012
According to a forecast of Statistics Austria, € 8.6bn are expected to be spent on research and development (R&D).
April 25, 2012
Voestalpine Increases R&D Expenditure
voestalpine said it is increasing R&D expenditure to a record level of € 132m for the 2012-13 business year just begun.
April 11, 2012
Austria Must Underline its Headquarter Function
Austria as hub for CEE markets is still popular. Nevertheless, there is a lack in a sustainable and flexible strategy. The geographical proximity to CEE countries is insufficient.
April 2, 2012
Budget: Wifo Misses Future Investments
The Austrian Institute of Economic Research (Wifo) commented the government´s draft of the budget. There is still a lack in active fiscal policy, Wifo states.
March 26, 2012
French and Austrian Automobile Clusters to Cooperate Closer
A delegation of French automobile companies will be received in Graz in order to intensify technologic cooperation.
March 2, 2012
Austria: Low Attractiveness as Research Location
According to a study among European scientists, Austria loses its reputation. The most attractive destination is the U.S.
February 27, 2012
Leitl Pushes for Reforms
The President of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce appreciates that actions worsening the Austrian business location conditions were prevented.
February 15, 2012
Austerity: Unions Versus Industrialists
The Austrian trade unions want to impose property taxes, the Federation of Austrian Industries seeks cuts in spending.
January 21, 2012
Government to Sharpen Austerity Measures
After the downgrade of Austrian sovereign bonds from „AAA“ to „AA+“ by S&P, the Austrian government aims to reach its austerity targets earlier.
January 17, 2012
Sorger Asks For Investments in Education and R&D
The President of the Federation of Austrian Industries (IV), Veit Sorger, calls for future investments.
January 3, 2012
Infineon to Invest in Austria
In spite of the weak economic forecasts, the German semiconductor producer wants to invest further in the Austrian business location.
December 12, 2011
BWT Wants to Become More Visible
The Austrian water technology company knows its main problem very well. Despite a solid business and a high degree of innovation, BWT is not very well-known.
November 1, 2011
R&D Expenses on the Rise
The largest Austrian Enterprises increased their budgets for research & development by 9.6% on average. This is slightly beyond the global average (9.3%).
October 24, 2011
Intercell Continues Development of Vaccines
The Austrian pharmaceutical company announces first data from its Phase I clinical trial with vaccine candidate to prevent Clostridium difficile infections.
October 24, 2011
29 Austrian Companies Ranked in "EU Industrial R&D Investment Scoreboard"
Benteler International, Voestalpine, Borealis, Intercell, Zumtobel are the first five Austrian firms in the “EU Industrial R&D Investment Scoreboard”. The ranking was prepared by the European Commission.
October 19, 2011
Austria Ranks Third in EU Productivity Study
The report points out structural weaknesses and suggests more effective public spending in the fields of education, research and innovation.
October 14, 2011
Binder+Co Presents Promising Technology
The Austrian machine and plant manufacturer and a Chinese partner together developed a new method for production of lightweight materials.
October 13, 2011
Innovation Indicator 2011: Austria Has Improved Markedly
In a ranking of 26 industrialized countries, Austria has risen to the eighth place. The R&D ratio has climbed to 2.8% of GDP.
October 13, 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
Intercell: EU Invests € 30m in Research Program
The Austrian pharmaceutical company will receive co-funding for a collaborative research project from the European Union.
September 29, 2011
Austrian Companies to Participate in Russian Research Center
The planned technology park will be home to up to 40,000 researchers. Twenty Austrian companies have expressed interest in participating in the project.
July 5, 2011
voestalpine Acquires Dutch Company’s Research Department
The Austrian steel company expands its portfolio in railway systems technology with the acquisition of Baas R&D. The transaction is expected to boost expertise in diagnostic systems for rail transport.
June 27, 2011
“We Need to Increase Support for SME”
Experts say the government’s efforts for increasing the research quota are half-hearted. € 600m per year would be necessary to achieve the target.
June 24, 2011
Leitl: "Reforms, Despite the Positive economic Outlook Should Not Be Forgotten"
Spring forecast by the EU Commission: Clearly improved growth prospects for Austria and the European Union
May 14, 2011
Oracle Partners with Linz University
The U.S. software giant opens a research laboratory at the Johannes Kepler University in Linz.
May 10, 2011
Intercell starts a confirmatory clinical study using the Vaccine Enhancement
Intercell starts clinical trial in Pandemic Influenza with its Vaccine Enhancement Patch and provides update to the strategic collaboration with GSK on patches
May 4, 2011
Carinthia: Further Development of Lakeside Park Secured
The course for further expansion of the flagship project has been set; an area of 4.5 hectares has been secured.
April 30, 2011
Research Undertaken by Enterprises is Growing Again
An increase in research expenditure of 5% is expected for 2011. The expenditure should amount to € 8.3bn this year.
April 20, 2011
Austrian Research Intensity Expected to be 2.79% of GDP in 2011
According to an estimate of Statistics Austria, for the first time presumably more than €8 billion will be spent on research and experimental development (R&D) in 2011.
April 19, 2011
Austria Fell for the First Time in the International Property Rights Index
The IPRI compares 129 different countries for their economic benefits in strong protection of land, intellectual property and other private property.
April 15, 2011
Austrian R&D Expenses on the Rise
R&D expenditures of Austrian firms increased by 3 per cent in 2009 despite the crisis.
April 8, 2011
voestalpine Increases Research Budget to a Record High
In the new business year 2011/12, which begins on April 1, 2011, the Austrian steel company set asiede more than € 120m for product and technology development.
March 30, 2011
Good Prospects for Austria's Electric Industry
In its industry report, Bank Austria considers there is a sustainable recovery for the electric industry in spite of continued price pressures.
March 23, 2011
Economic Chamber Demands Redeployment of "Manual Workers Regulation" in Favor of Research
The Austrian Economic Chamber presented a list of demands to the federal government. Critics say it is to no purpose.
March 10, 2011
Austria's Businesses Satisfied with Government Research Initiative
The strategy of the Federal Government regarding RTI (Research, Technology and Innovation) is an important step for the location Austria, according to the opinion of the Economic Chamber.
March 9, 2011
Leitl: "Research Support Should Be Pushed Now!"
The President of the Austrian Economic Chamber (WKÖ) speaks in favor of increasing the research bonus.
March 5, 2011
Leitl Fears Falling Back behind Asia
During a state visit to Singapore the President of the Austrian Economic Chamber (WKÖ) again urges the Austrian government to undertake reforms.
February 24, 2011
Technology Offensive in Carinthia
Very powerful R&D developments are to be observed in Carinthia: expenditure for R&D rose from 0.42% in 1993 to 2.43% according to the latest figures.
February 14, 2011
Leitl Urges to Invest in the Future
Despite consolidation needs, the government has to invest more in education, research and innovation, says the President of the WKÖ.
February 4, 2011
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