Finncham interviewed H.E. Mr Tibor Králik, the Ambassador of the Slovak Republic
Which kinds of business opportunities there are for Finnish companies in the Slovak Republic?
Although there is an inevitable shift to the service based economy in Slovakia, as is the case in many modern developed countries around the world, the manufacturing and the industry will continue to play a significant role in the years to come. The Slovak Republic has a long tradition in mechanical engineering, machinery, which has gradually transformed to the renowned automotive industry. Extremely favourable business environment still lures major stakeholders, Jaguar Land Rover amongst the latest. Vehicle production, followed by electronics industry, are two fundamental pillars of the Slovak economy.
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Economic outlook of Austria today – and what are the future prospects for the country?
Austria is politically and economically one of the most stable countries in the world. Inflation rates are low, the increase in national debt has been successfully curbed and the target of a balanced budget appears within reach. An array of measures have been implemented in order to stimulate growth through liberalisation and privatisation, thus securing the future through social system reforms.
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Explore the Balkans Business Opportunities
The Balkans region takes its name from the Balkan Mountains which run trough the center of Bulgaria into eastern Serbia. The Balkan region has made great progress, moving from war to peace, from disintegration to cooperative development and implementing democratic and economic reforms on the path towards EU integration.
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FinnCham Interviewed Johannes Axnix, President of Finnforum, Vienna, Austria on 25th September 2017.
The Austrian economy has continued to perform strongly this year and the consumer and business confidence indicators have remained optimistic. What will the future economy look like in your opinion after the elections in October and in the coming year?
„Austria's economy is very stable. It is hardly imaginable that a new government will cause major changes. Especially the medium-sized business proves to be robust. I am pretty convinced it will stay that way.“
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Finncham interviewed Mr. Tapio Anttila, the Honorary Consul of Finland in Medellin in Colombia
Economic and political outlook of Colombia today and what are the prospects for the country?
The Colombian economy has been growing by 2 – 3 per cent during the last years. The economic growth has slowed down recently. Fall in oil prices followed by devaluation of peso by 40 per cent made Colombia an attractive destination of foreign investments two years ago.
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CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN AS BUSINESS DESTINATIONS
Central America and the Caribbean with 90 million consumers is an often-overlooked region of opportunities, stated Chris Bennett from the Caribbean Council. Although the markets are small, and the integration is poor, business can be highly profitable in the long run. The largest economies in the region are Puerto Rico, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guatemala and Panama. The key business areas are energy and extractive industries, transport infrastructure, tourism sector and hurricane reconstruction.
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Interview with H.E. Mr Sasa Obradovic, the Serbian Ambassador to Finland – investment and business opportunities in Serbia
Serbia is a country of a wonderful nature and an extraordinary history in the middle of the Balkan Peninsula. It has 7.12 million inhabitants, but Belgrade (approx. 1.2 million), as a capital of the former Yugoslavia, represents today a natural business center of the wider region of Western Balkans, connected by the improving economic relations, the same/similar languages, as well as the common interest for the EU integration and development.
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Interview with H.E. Polish Ambassador to Finland Mr Jarosław Suchoples
Finncham interviewed H.E. Polish Ambassador to Finland Mr Jarosław Suchoples.
The economic performance of Poland should remain robust this year thanks to strong consumer spending, healthy labor market dynamics and greater absorption of EU funds. How do you see the future economic outlook of Poland in the coming years?
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Economic and Political Outlook of Ecuador and Future Prospects
Finncham interviewed Mr Galo Abril-Ojeda, Executive President (CEO), Nordic Ecuadorian Chamber of Commerce.
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ATA Carnet – Customs Document is commonly used by Dutch companies
The ATA Carnet is an international customs document that permits duty-free and tax-free temporary import of goods for up to one year. The initials “ATA” are an acronym of the French and English words “Admission Temporaire/ Temporary Admission”. ATA Carnets cover almost everything: commercial samples, professional equipment, goods for use at trade fairs, shows, exhibitions.
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Finland and the Czech Republic: Exploring Main Trends and Overcoming Stereotypes as Modern Source of Business Opportunities
100 years ago, the Czech Republic and Finland received the international recognition as the new, independent and democratic republics in Europe. Within coming years, both countries developed their reputation within European and world industrial community focusing, among others, on free trade advocacy. The question whether and how our mutual trade can create win-win situation for the both countries is an underlying topic of our interview with H.E. Ivan Jukl, the Ambassador of the Czech Republic in Finland.
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Nicaragua – lämpöä, vettä ja mahdollisuuksia
Mielestäni olisi ihanteellisinta käydä joka vuosi reissaamassa jossain uudessa maassa tai paikassa, mutta tällä kertaa päätin matkustaa Nicaraguaan, omaan kotimaahani. Olen asunut Suomessa jo neljä vuotta, joten paluu Keski-Amerikkaan turistin roolissa oli jopa minullekin varsin eksoottinen kokemus.
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Interview with H.E. Mr Maximilian Hennig, Austrian Ambassador to Finland
Economic outlook of Austria today – and what are the future prospects for the country?
Austria is politically and economically one of the most stable countries in the world. Inflation rates are low, the increase in national debt has been successfully curbed and the target of a balanced budget appears within reach. An array of measures have been implemented in order to stimulate growth through liberalisation and privatisation, thus securing the future through social system reforms.
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Business Opportunities in Germany - and Beyond 14.3.2018
Germany is one of the strongest economies in the world and the main trading partner for Finland. The German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHKs) support German companies worldwide in expanding their business – but also the companies in that target market in accessing the German market better. The AHK in Finland thus supports Finnish companies wishing to expand their business in Germany: Nowadays Finnish companies can also use the whole AHK network’s services in 90 countries. Join us and learn more about business opportunities in Germany and services provided by the Finnish Chambers of Commerce and the German-Finnish Chamber of Commerce!
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Sri Lanka tarjoaa mahdollisuuksia suomalaisyrityksille
Kiitettävä joukko suomalaisyrityksiä on jo löytänyt tiensä Aasian taloustiikerien kasvaville markkinoille. Mutta kuinka moni on huomannut Sri Lankan – Intian eteläpuolella sijaitsevan 22 miljoonan asukkaan saarivaltion ja sen kehittyvät markkinat?
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Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Japan Newsletter
I am pleased to announce that the European Team won the Mercedes-Benz – Cole Haan Cup (team competition between North America and Europe) played on Friday, 6 October. FCCJ’s part was quite significant, not only having a big role in organizing the event but also because we had 21 players (out of 157), by far the largest chamber on the European side.
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Finncham interviewed H.E. Ernesto Céspedes, Ambassador of Mexico in Helsinki
Finncham interviewed H.E. Ernesto Céspedes, Ambassador of Mexico in Helsinki
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Argentina on its path to growth and change
FinnCham introduced the new member of the Finnish-Latin American Trade Association by interviewing its Latin American specialists in Helsinki Mr Janne Aalto and Mr Rodrigo de la Cruz López, CFA.
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