Competitiveness / Trade and Investment

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

12th September 2016 / Competitiveness / Trade and Investment


Joint Statement by 7 Trade Associations: EU Customs – Making a Difference in Modern Trade?

On 7 September 2016, seven leading trade associations – the American Chamber of Commerce to the EU, CLECAT, EuroCommerce, the European Express Association, the Foreign Trade Association, the International Air Transport Association and the World Shipping Council – called on EU institutions to enhance the competitiveness of business and boost trade through more coordinated border management, additional benefits for economic operators and a harmonised implementation of the new Union Customs Code (UCC) among the EU’s Member States. 
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12th September 2016 / Competitiveness / Trade and Investment


AmCham EU: Business groups express their continued support for TTIP negotiations

The undersigned trade associations reiterate their strong support for the ongoing negotiations for a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP).
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9th September 2016 / Competitiveness / Trade and Investment


More than 70 Czech businesses among 500 largest companies in Central&Eastern Europe | Skanska, JLL, Dentons, ABSL: CEE Investment Report 2016: Mission to Outperform (updated)

The top five places in the Deloitte 2016 CE TOP500 ranking remained unchanged from last year and 74 Czech businesses made it to the Top 500 list. In a study by Coface, there are 71 Czech businesses among 500 largest CEE companies. Also, Skanska, JLL and Dentons in cooperation with the Association of Business Service Leaders in Poland (ABSL) published CEE Investment Report 2016: Mission to Outperform presenting macroeconomic indicators, analyses strengths and challenges, as well as an overview of the real estate investment market.
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic