Competitiveness

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 September 2014 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry

Competitiveness: Council debates European industrial competitiveness

On 25 and 26 September, ministers in charge of competitiveness met in Brussels to hold a meeting of the Competitiveness Council. The main area discussed was, in line with the priorities of the Italian Presidency of the Council, the industrial competitiveness. As a conclusion of the debate, the Counc...

19th September 2014 / Competitiveness / Technology, R&D and Innovation

Competitiveness: New Technology Center Opened in Czech Republic

World leading electron microscope manufacturer FEI based in Hillsboro (OR) in the USA has opened its new tech center in Brno in Černovická terasa industrial estate. Its new technology center is with its 27,000 sq. meters covered the largest technology plant built in the Czech Republic in 2014. FEI i...

30th August 2014 / Competitiveness / Trade and Investment

Competitiveness: China Investment Forum 2014

From Thursday 28th August the Prague Castle hosted China Investment Forum 2014 which was held after a six-year break. The Forum was opened by Czech Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka and his Chinese counterpart Deputy Prime Minister Zhang Gaoli. They discussed together priority areas of mutual cooperat...