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Magna Pushes its Presence in Emerging Markets
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The Austrian-Canadian automotive supplier intends to expand its international presence in the BRIC countries.
February 12, 2011
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A-Tec: Bad News from China
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Because of a joint venture gone insolvent in China in 2008, there are unpaid claims for about € 15m against the Austrian A-Tec.
February 8, 2011
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Austrian Foreign Trade Figures Rising Strongly
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From January to November 2010, Austrian foreign trade grew substantially. Imports and exports increased by 15.8%
February 5, 2011
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Consumption Expenditure of Foreign Tourists Grows
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Russian and Chinese tourists are proving to be particularly generous consumers in Austria. Overall sales rose by 23% in 2010.
February 3, 2011
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Agrana Closes Chinese Joint Venture
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The Austrian Agrana and the Chinese YNA divide their joint ventures for apple juice concentrate in China.
February 2, 2011
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Engel Expands in China
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Engel, the Upper Austrian machine builder, benefits from the economy and intends to triple the capacity of the Shanghai location.
February 1, 2011
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WKÖ Celebrates 40 years of Diplomatic Relations between Austria and China
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The Austrian Economic Chamber stresses the relevance of China for Austria's foreign trade in the context of the anniversary.
January 27, 2011
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Recovery is in Sight for Keba
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The Austrian automation manufacturer regains its pre-crisis levels, in particular through exports to growth markets.
January 18, 2011
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Austria's Trade Deficit with China Shrinks
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Thanks to the rising export figures, the trade deficit in the traditionally negative balance with China is declining.
January 13, 2011
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Rapid Increase in Exports to Emerging Markets
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The Austrian export economy can benefit massively from the solid demand from Asian and South American emerging markets.
January 12, 2011
WIFO and IHS Foresee Economic Weakness
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The two major Austrian Economic Research Institutes, WIFO and IHS, expect an economic slowdown in 2011.
January 5, 2011
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Raiffeisen Foresees a Weak Decade for Europe
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RLB Niederösterreich-Wien expects hardly any economic growth, particularly in the euro countries. Austria is however relatively well positioned.
December 28, 2010
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Austria's Export Economy is Booming
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Given the high growth rates in the past year, the Austrian export economy shows itself also optimistic for 2011.
December 22, 2010
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Order for Over € 100m for Voestalpine
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The Austrian steel company receives an order for over € 100m by Daimler Trucks.
December 20, 2010
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Austrian Economic Chamber focuses Growth Market China
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Minister of Economy Mitterlehner presented together with the President of the Economic Camber, Leitl, strategies for the export market China.
December 17, 2010
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Lenzing Expands Fiber Production Capacity
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The Lenzing Group, an Austrian actor in man-made cellulose fibers, sets the course for the future expansion of its fiber production capacity.
December 13, 2010
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Strong Growth in Foreign Trade
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In the first nine months, Austria imported goods for € 82.45bn (+14.8%). Exports increased by 5.8% to € 79.69bn.
December 8, 2010
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Voestalpine: Doubling of Sales in Five Years
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By 2015, the Chairman of the Board of the Austrian steel group, Wolfgang Eder, intends to achieve sales over € 15b billion through expansions.
December 6, 2010
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Carinthia Strengthens Relations with China
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The Carinthian Economic Chamber President, Franz Pacher, has signed a bilateral trade agreement with the Beijing Economic Chamber.
November 29, 2010
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WKÖ: China Overtakes the U.S. as the Most Important Overseas Austrian Trade Partner
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The volume of foreign trade (exports and imports) with China in the second third of the year was 5.6 billion euro compared to 5.1 billion euro with the U.S.
November 16, 2010
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Zumtobel Opened Light Center in Shanghai
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More than 120 architects, designers and business partners enjoyed the Zumtobel opening gala for the new Light Center in Shanghai.
October 7, 2010
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AVL Opens Battery-Testing Lab in Shanghai
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With the opening of its battery laboratory at AVL Shanghai Tech Center in China, the company has taken a further visible step on the path toward powertrain electrification in the area of battery development.
October 6, 2010
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FACC Grows and Hires
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The aircraft supplier FACC, since recently Chinese property, plans to grow further this year. In order to do this, the company needs 150 new employees.
October 1, 2010
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Plansee expands into India and China
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Despite the decline in sales, the Tyrolean company Plansee expands into Asia.
September 13, 2010
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Riedel opens office in Shanghai
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Georg Riedel, head of family-owned glass maker Riedel, has announced plans to put more focus on the firm’s investment in China.
September 6, 2010
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Voestalpine back in black
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The Austrian steel company Voestalpine has benefited from strong economic recovery in the first quarter of 2010/11 and has by far exceeded earnings expectations of analysts.
August 20, 2010
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AT&S to shift gears
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The expansion in China and India as a driver for the circuit board manufacturer.
July 22, 2010
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Andritz receives major order for new stainless steel works from China
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International technology Group ANDRITZ has received an order from Fujian Fuxin Special Steel Co. Ltd. to supply major components and systems for a new stainless steel plant in Fujian Province, China.
July 20, 2010
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European companies - Discrimination in China
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In a survey of 500 European companies, 40 percent did not feel welcome in China. Accordingly, laws and rules would be unfavourable to non-Chinese companies.
June 29, 2010
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Siemens VAI Expands in China and India
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Upper Austrian Siemens VAI wants to radically expand its activities in China and India.
May 25, 2010