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January 14th, 2016, Issue 468 | |||||
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NEWS Towards Tokyo
A business mission to Japan headed by deputy minister of development Radosław Domagalski has just started. On 14 January in Tokyo, Polish entrepreneurs participated in the conference on abenomics, moderated by PAIiIZ's president Sławomir Majman. The mission was organised by PAIiIZ, on the occasion of the inaugural flight of LOT Polish Airlines to Tokyo.
During the seminar, Veronika Kutics of the Japan External Trade Organization (Jetro), talked about the investment climate in Japan and services offered by Jetro. Mrs Kutics presented also the Japanese economic policy called ‘abenomics’ - the programme gain the named ‘abenomics’ after Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
On Friday, the second day of the mission, the Polish-Japanese investment seminar will be held. The mission of Polish entrepreneurs to Tokyo will last up to 16 January. (PAIiIZ) More information: http://www.paiz.gov.pl/20160108/mission_to_tokyo Young leaders of Azerbaijan in PAIiIZ
On 11 January, PAIiIZ hosted students from prestigious ADA University of Azerbaijan. During the meeting the Agency’s president Sławomir Majman, explained to the visitors how Poland achieved such strong economic position in the last 25 years and how the country attract investors.
ADA University is said to be one of the best academies in Southern Kavkaz region. It also plays a role of the school of diplomats.
Therefore, students of ADA came to Poland to talk about the long-term effects for the country of entering NATO and EU. More information: http://www.paiz.gov.pl/2016011/young_leaders_of_azerbaijan_in_paiiiz (PAIiIZ) INVESTMENTS IN POLAND Kabel-Technika with 2 halls in the Invest-Park Białogard
Kabel-Technika, a part of the Finnish-American PKC Group, begins operations in the Białogard Investment Park.
Kabel-Technika is a manufacturer of cable bundles and control cabinets for rail industry and vehicles. In January, the company moved in to the production hall rented from Invest Park, where it will employ 370 people. The investor is planning a further development in Białogard and to renting another production hall from the Invest-Park, which is to be built in the middle of 2016.
The project of Kabel-Technika is another confirmation of the trend observed by PAIiIZ of growing interest of investors in renting the complete production halls. (Invest Park Białogard / PAIiIZ) Lithuanian game studio Nordcurrent is expanding to Poland
Nordcurrent, the largest developer and publisher of mobile and PC games in Lithuania, has opened a new development studio in Warsaw.
Nordcurrent Warsaw is planning to hire around 50 team members till the end of 2016. According to the spokesman of the company, Nordcurrent is looking to make new games with the highly-skilled talent in the fast growing neighbouring capital city. The Warsaw studio of this Lithuanian company will be developing new free-to-play games for mobile and PC platforms. (Nordcurrent) New investor in Łomża
The Łomża subzone of the Suwałki Special Economic Zone has new investor. PPHU Mag, a Polish family-owned company is to create innovative metal recovery plant. The project will cost PLN 7.28 mln.
In the non-ferrous metal sortings PPHU Mag plant, 10 people will be employed. The plant will use a unique technology based on a BANO system, not applied in Poland yet. PPHU Mag is the second investment in the Łomża sub-zone. The first was the project of Polish company PHU Okleina. (SSEZ) EVENTS Poland and China closer to each other
On 21 January, DAGO conference centre in Warsaw will hold the meeting entitled: ”The New Silk Road - Poland and China closer to each other”.
The event is dedicated to business representatives interested in trading with China and other Asian countries. More information: Beata Tomaszkiewicz, tel.: +48 22 333 9751, +48 603 503 663, e-mail: b.tomaszkiewicz@pb.pl (PAIiIZ) Polish - Croatian Economic Forum
Consulate of the Republic of Croatia invite companies to Polish - Croatian Economic Forum. The event will be held on 19 January 2016 at 10:00 at the Regional Chamber of Commerce in Katowice (ul. Opolska 15).
During the Forum, business opportunities and benefits mainly for small and medium-sized Polish companies in Croatia will be presented by specialists and market experts. Participation in the Forum is free after registration: konsulat@chorwacja.krakow.pl For more information please contact: +48602366220 or +48122906510 (PAIiIZ) Gulf Industry Fair in Bahrain
Trade and Investment Promotion Section of the Polish Embassy in Abu Dhabi invites Polish companies to promote their products at the Polish national stand during the Gulf Industry Fair in Bahrain, held from 9 to 11 February 2016. The access on the stand is free of charge.
The offer is addressed to Polish companies operating in the following sectors: energy and the environment, protection the shipping, industrial processes and processing, metallurgy, steel and aluminium production and industrial logistics. Companies interested in promoting products and services are kindly ask to send e-mail with contact information (company name, contact person, address, phone number, email, website, a brief profile of activity in English). Contact: abudhabi@trade.gov.pl, tel. 00971 2 418 75 42. More information about the event: http://www.gulfindustryfair.com/index.php/en/ (WPHI Abu Dhabi) IT Business in Poland
BPC Group invites IT suppliers interested in Polish market to join “IT Business in Poland” conference. The event will be held from 9 to 10 March 2016 in Kraków.
The conference "IT Business in Poland" will be divided into two parts: the workshops devoted to analysing expectations of Polish enterprises to IT solutions and the presentation of IT systems. “IT Business in Poland” is held under the patronage of the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Warsaw, Embassy of Hungary in Warsaw, Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Warsaw and PAIiIZ. (BPC Group) For more information: http://en.synergia-it.pl/it-business-in-poland/ ANALYSES AND REPORTS World Bank forecasts trends for 2016
According to the World Bank Global Economic Prospects 2016, the economic growth in 2015 was lower than previously forecasted by the Bank, reaching only 2,4%. However, 2016 should bring economic recovery at a level of 2,9%. The report also proves that Poland starts the year with very good position.
The faster rate of this year’s world economic growth is said to be influenced by the recovery in developed economies, as well as stabilization of the so-called the major exporting countries. These forecasts may, however, be threatened by growing economic problems of the developing countries of Asia, mainly China, as well as geopolitical instability in North Africa and the Middle East.
In contrary, the region of Europe and Central Asia is performing very well and should develop by 3% in 2016. It is much above the 2,1% the region achieved in 2015. This significant growth will be driven by the countries of Central and Eastern Europe including Poland. Our country has been defined by authors of the report as one of the leaders of growth in the CEE. Poland’s GDP should rise by 3.7% in 2016 and by 3.9% in 2017 and 2018. (World Bank) More information: http://www.worldbank.org/en/publication/global-economic-prospects Eurostat: Polish industrial production goes up
Statistical office of the European Union, Eurostat, has announced the results of seasonally adjusted industrial production in November 2015. They show that Poland is increasing its industrial capacity.
According to the results, in October - November 2015, the seasonally adjusted industrial production fell by 0.7% in the euro area (EA19) and by 0.6% in the EU28. The decrease in November 2015, compared with October 2015, is due to production of energy falling by 4.3%, capital goods by 1.9% and durable consumer goods by 1.0%. On the other hand, Poland increased it industrial production index by 0,7%. Speaking of Poland, when comparing November 2015 to November 2014, the industrial production in the country has significantly increased to reach the level of 5,5% making up after the slight slowdown lasting from July. For comparison, the entire EU registered a growth of 1.4% y / y due to production of intermediate goods rising by 2.1%, durable consumer goods by 1.7% and both capital goods and non-durable consumer goods by 1.2%, while production of energy fell by 2.8%. (Eurostart) More information: DID YOU KNOW...? Changes in Polish Innovation Policy
The government appointed a new intergovernmental body that will be responsible for all programmes supporting R&D activity and commercialisation of Polish innovative products worldwide. Rada ds Innowacji (so-called the Innovation Council) will be headed by deputy prime minister, minister of development Mateusz Morawiecki.
Rada ds Inwestycji will be the most important inter-coordinator of innovation policies implemented by all Polish ministries. The first tasks that the council will have to cope with is the unification of all programmes and governmental instruments supporting the pro-innovation activities in Polish companies and science institutions. Rada will also overview the list of national specializations.
As it was announced by Morawiecki, the government is also planning to introduce a new research and development policy in Poland at the end of 2016, that will lead to the eliminate all legal barriers that restrict R&D activities. Ministry of Development also announced that all action planned by the Council will be widely consulted with entrepreneurs, representatives of the academic and local governments. More information (Polish version only): 
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