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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24th March 2021 / Competitiveness / Health Care

Mission Possible: The Race for a Vaccine

Facing a deadly new virus infecting millions of people, Pfizer’s bold plan to create the first COVID-19 vaccine is launched. National Geographic’s new documentary tells the inside story of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine.

18th March 2021 / Competitiveness / Digital Agenda

29% of Cyber Threats Previously Unknown, HP Research Finds

HP threat intel team reveals rising web browser exploits, RAT-infested delivery alerts, DOSfuscation and other hacker activity

18th March 2021 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry

AmCham Real Estate Council Hotel Market Overview: “The ones who are best at managing costs will come out as winners.”

AmCham Real Estate Council chair Bert Hesselink of CTP Invest presented results of AmCham Hotel Market Survey, showing that less than 5% of respondents are definite about closure of their hotel. Around 75% of respondents see strong demand from customers to travel. Respondents rate government support at 3 out of 5 (on the scale 1-highest, 5-lowest score). Agata Janda of JLL added the CEE perspective and trends, Jan Adámek of JAN Hospitality provided further data on the Prague market, and hoteliers shared their experience from day-to-day operation of hotel nowadays.