Hungary: Negotiations on IMF Loan to be Concluded in Autumn
Since January, the Hungarian government tries to secure a € 15bn loan by IMF and the European Central Bank. A final solution may be found in the next months.
July 7, 2012
Southeastern Europe Faces Recession
According to the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (WIIW), Southeastern Europe is the weak point among European emerging countries.
July 7, 2012
Austria Remains One of the Biggest CESEE Investors
Austria is still an important net investor in Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe. However, the global importance of the region did not increase.
July 6, 2012
Growth in CESEE Region Flattens Further
The Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (WIIW) lowers ist forecast for the CESEE region.
July 6, 2012
Active Direct Investments Higher than Passive Direct Investments
Austrian enterprises make more investments abroad than foreign countries do in Austria, Austrian Central Bank announced.
July 5, 2012
CEE Defies Turbulences in the Eurozone
GDP in CEE expected to grow 2.6 per cent in 2012 – eurozone expected to shrink by 0.3 per cent. Growth forecast for Austria’s GDP at 0.7 per cent in 2012
July 5, 2012
Stable Innovation Activity
57% of Austrian enterprises with 10 and more employees were innovation active. Innovation expenditure decreased, but the share of turnover of 1.7% remained constant.
July 5, 2012
Libya: Austrian Companies Face Losses of € 200m
Since the attacks against Libya in 2011, the damage for Austrian companies operating in Libya total € 200m. Major projects had to be postponed.
July 4, 2012
Austria Leads European Employment Rankings
Regarding regional unemployment and total unemployment, Austria ranks first. The youth unemployment rate is the second-lowest in the EU.
July 4, 2012
Red Bull Remains Austria´s Most Expensive Brand
The energy drink producer has Austria´s most valuable brand. Red Bull´s brand value was up by 3.9% and reached € 13.93bn.
July 4, 2012
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