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.

Spotlight issue

20th July 2017 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry


Prague.tv: Developers want red tape reduced | Deloitte Property Index: Prices of new residential real estate in the Czech Republic are highest compared to the Central European countries

Prague Institute of Planning and Development (IPR) spokesman Marek Vácha said that by 2030 there would be a demand for 82,400 flats with a combined area of 5.1 million square meters. This comes to 5,500 new flats per year, Prague.tv writes. According to Deloitte, revenues from apartment rentals in the Czech Republic fluctuate within the preferred range of 4 to 6%. Prices of new residential real estate in the Czech Republic are highest compared to the Central European countries, but their year-on-year growth was not as dynamic. ​
View more

14th July 2017 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry


CzechInvest: Automotive Industry – The Engine of the Czech Economy

Ideas that aid innovation in the automotive industry do not originate only in Prague. At Brno University of Technology (BUT) and the related Central European Institute of Technology, a research group led by Pavel Václavek is working on projects investigating the potential of environmentally friendly vehicles. Brno, which proudly participates in Smart Cities projects, wants to be a pioneer of electromobility; with dozens of various partners, scientists are therefore investigating ways to improve the driving characteristics of electric vehicles.
View more

Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic