Competitiveness / Business and Industry

This section feature research, opinion and progress reports on how the Czech Republic compares to other EU countries economically. It includes analysis of international rankings such as the WEF and World Bank.

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26th August 2020 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry


How COVID-19 is changing workplace design

New health standards have companies adapting offices with a focus on tech.
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25th August 2020 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry


Almost Half of Chemical Companies Fear Losing Markets Due to Not Meeting Customers’ Needs, New Research from Accenture Shows

But two-thirds say getting customer centricity right can boost profits by more than 10% Despite seeing customer centricity ― i.e., the ability to anticipate and meet customer needs ― as a top priority, nearly half (46%) of chemical companies/suppliers say they’re struggling to get it right and fear competitors will take their customers, according to new research from Accenture (NYSE: ACN).
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19th August 2020 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry


Czech Republic Q2 2020 All Markets Summary

Q2 2020 summary covering all market segments:  Property Investment Market View: Second quarter volumes down reflecting COVID impact Retail Market View: Consumer appetite remained strong following the „reopening“ of shopping centres Industrial & Logistics Market View: Vacancy has increased only slightly, despite the large number of completed warehouses Office Market View: New office completions include five new and two refurbished buildings in Prague in Q2  
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic