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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Work from Home Trend and Crypto Hype to be Exploited in 2022
Cybersecurity experts from Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, foresee cybercriminals making advancements to ensure the effectiveness of ransomware, a continuation of cryptocurrency scams, heists, and crypto-mining malware. Attacks abusing companies with work from home policies in place are also anticipated.
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2021/Q3 Industrial Property Market Report
Nearshoring of supply chains drives demand by tenants and causes a steady drop in vacancy rate. Developers responded to this situation with increased construction activity mostly tailored to the client signed before construction begins. Speculative construction does not reach a sufficient level to satisfy prime markets. The industrial market as a whole is influenced by lack of employees, shortage of various commodities like AdBlue or building materials, rising prices, and more. All these factors foretell bad times for companies without sufficient capital. Automation and other strategies to secure labor productivity will play a central role in the future.
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Interview with Zbyněk Frolík
Almost everything is already known about the icon of Czech industry, Zbyněk Frolik. More than thirty years ago, he started building LINET, which is now a world-class company, in an old farmhouse in Želevčice near Slaný. He has raised three succesful children, and most importantly - he has lived alongside his wife Naďa for almost fifty years. Does this seem incredible to you? What is Zbyněk Frolík's recipe for a happy marriage? Why did he become such a successful businessman? How does he enjoy the money he earns?
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