The Polish Government are planning to privatise 740 companies
The privatisation programme for 2008-2011 accepted by the government will embrace 740 firms - the Prime Minister Mr Donald Tusk, stated at a press conference.
The leader of the government stated that the part of firms would be privatised this year. Furthermore according to the estimates of [...]

Inflation in Estonia

In 2007, inflation continued to speed up, primarily because of strong domestic demand, administrative factors and external inflationary pressures. Al- though year-on-year price growth will accelerate this year, inflation is on the verge of a downward trend and thus a gradual decline in the upward pressures will be seen soon. Compared to [...]

Business Opportunities in Central Eastern Europe (CEE) Seminar

For Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) members

The Baltic Sea Region Business Forum, Riga, 3 – 4 June 2008
The world of globalised markets carries both challenges and opportunities. The significance of the cross-border activities and free movement of goods and services across countries and continents, are constantly growing. This trend makes it ever more important to exchange views and share knowledge for [...]

Kamienna Góra has something to be proud of
Already 40 firms have begun trading, or are about to invest within the Kamienna Góra Special Economic Zone for Small Businesses. The funds invested have exceeded 1.2 billion PLN and the number of people employed has reached a figure of 6 thousand. The Zone continues to [...]

2007 – a record year
12 billion, 834 million EUR, of foreign direct investments (FDI) flowed into Poland in 2007 – it appeared from the initial findings of the National Bank of Poland (NBP). This is almost a billion more than last year.
In comparison to 2006, there was a noticeable tendency of a change in [...]

2nd Annual Nordic Shared Services & Outsourcing Forum, 28-30 April 2008
On April 28-30, 2008, LDA is going to attend the 2nd Annual Nordic Shared Services & Outsourcing Forum 2008, which is the only shared services forum that is dedicated 100% to addressing the challenges of operating shared services in or for the Nordic Region. [...]

Copom raises the Selic rate to 11.75 percent
Assessing the macroeconomic outlook and the prospective scenario for inflation, the Copom unanimously decided to raise the Selic interest rate to 11.75 percent p.a., without bias.

The growth of overdue loans slowed in March
In March, the corporate and household loan and leasing stock increased by 2.6 billion kroons. The annual growth rate declined from 27% to 25%. The volume of loans added during the first three months of 2008 was 50% smaller year-on-year and remained also below the growth observed [...]

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