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

13th July 2018 / Competitiveness / Trade and Investment


The fDi report 2018

FDI into Emerging Europe increased across project numbers (8%) and capital investment (17%), yet retained only 25% of total market share for fDi projects into Europe.
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19th June 2018 / Competitiveness / Trade and Investment


Medium .com: Today, Women Get Only 2% of VC Dollars. These 16 VCs Explain Why, And How This Can Be Solved

Václav Muchna, CEO Y Soft Corporation, together with other relevant players, explains the roots of the problem and suggest solutions.
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14th June 2018 / Competitiveness / Trade and Investment


Mondelēz International Invests $200 Million in Czech Biscuit Plant to Accelerate Growth in Europe

OPAVA, Czech Republic – June 14, 2018 – Mondelēz International today announced it has invested $200 million since 2014 in its Opava biscuit manufacturing facility, which employs nearly 1,000 people and produces Power Brands like Oreo, belVita, Milka and Cadbury, for the European market. The investment builds on Opava’s proud heritage of more than a century as a biscuit-making center and supports the company’s global growth strategy to create a best-in-class integrated supply chain and to deliver consumer-inspired quality and innovation that meet changing consumer preferences.
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic