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20. April 2012

Latin America meets Central and Eastern Europe in Vienna: 14th -18th May 2012 in Vienna

The Austrian economy plays a vital bridging role in business connections between Latin America and Central and Eastern Europe and acts as an intermediary and promoter. The…

19. April 2012

60 years of the Linz-Donawitz process: innovation from Austria dominates global steel production

Austrian steel group voestalpine is investing a record-breaking amount of EUR 132 million in research this year. 60 years have passed since the trailblazing Linz-Donawitz…

4. April 2012

Austria's insurance firms continue to commit to internationalisation

Last year foreign business accounted for almost 40% overall. Austrian insurers believe there is further potential, above all in Eastern Europe.

2. April 2012

Meet PROGIS Software GmbH at Geospatial World Forum 2012 in RAI-Amsterdam

Geospatial World Forum 2012 scheduled for 23-27 April at RAI Convention Centre, Amsterdam will bring together the global geospatial community to discuss and deliberate on…

30. March 2012

International companies value Austria as a business location

ABA-Invest in Austria provided consulting services to 183 international companies setting up business in Austria last year. Total investment increased by 34% and 1,822 new…

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23. May 2012

Vienna tops worldwide ranking of "smart cities"

The online magazine "Co.Exist" sees Austria's capital as a mix of sustainability and innovation, choosing Vienna as the world's leading Smart City.

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22. May 2012

Service exports key success factor for Austrian foreign trade

Regardless of global economic turbulence, Austria enjoyed considerable success in the international trade of goods and services in 2011.

15. May 2012

Raiffeisen Bank International: "Best Bank in CEE & CIS"

The success of Raiffeisen Bank International in Austria and Central and Eastern Europe has once again won international acclaim.

10. May 2012

Constant rise in Austrian research spending

Austrian spending on research and development is set to increase by 4.2% in 2012 to reach EUR 8.6 billion.

8. May 2012

Global demand for solar technology from Austria

Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, is currently home to the world's largest solar thermal plant. The technology behind this plant came from Austria.

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