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Swissmem

Tech industry: downturn continues

Zürich (ots) - The situation in the Swiss tech industry (mechanical and electrical engineering industries and related technology sectors) remains challenging. In the first nine months of this year, sales were down 4.2% compared with the same quarter of the previous year, with goods exports and new orders declining by 3.6% and 0.3%, respectively. The primary factor behind this situation is economic weakness in the EU and, in particular, Germany. Key indicators do not point ...

Fürstentum Liechtenstein

Report and motion on the new EEA Financial Mechanism

Vaduz (ots) - The EEA Financial Mechanism promotes economic and social balance within the European Economic Area (EEA). Following the conclusion of negotiations on the new 2021-2028 mechanism at the end of last year, the Government has now adopted the report and motion for submission to the Liechtenstein Parliament. As a member of the EEA, Liechtenstein - together with its EEA/EFTA partners Norway and Iceland - has ...

Swissmem

Tech industry: bottom of the downturn in sight

Zurich (ots) - The business situation in the Swiss tech industry (mechanical and electrical engineering industries and related technology sectors) remains challenging. In the first quarter of 2024, goods exports declined by 8.5%, sales by 5.4% and new orders by 2.3% compared with the same quarter of the previous year. However, there are now more and more signs that the bottom of the downturn will be reached this year. ...

Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan

The third Tashkent International Investment Forum showcases Uzbekistan's investment potential after $26.6 billion in agreements successfully signed

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (ots/PRNewswire) - $26.6 billion: the total amount of signed agreements, which is 141.8% higher as compared to the results of the last years' Forum. $4.85 billion: the largest agreement, signed within the framework of The Forum with ACWA Power. $2.5 billion: the mandate of the International ...

Swissmem

Free trade agreement with India - huge opportunity for the Swiss tech industry

Zürich (ots) - Swissmem welcomes the finalization of the free trade agreement (FTA) with India, which will significantly enhance the competitive position of the Swiss technology industry in this important growth market, as customs duties of up to 22% will be eliminated. This is particularly true with respect to the industry's competitors from China, the UK, the EU and ...

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Despite initial glimmers of hope: the dry spell in the tech industry continues

Zurich (ots) - The Swiss technology industry (mechanical and electrical engineering and related technology sectors) had a challenging year in 2023. Compared with 2022, new orders received were down by 8.4%, exports by 2.6%, and sales by 0.8%. The generally good order backlog from the previous year prevented a more serious fall in sales. The further course of business ...

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Swissmem supports key step to securing bilateral agreements

Zurich (ots) - Swissmem welcomes today's decisions by the Federal Council: The completion of the exploratory discussions with the EU and the agreement to draft the negotiating position are key milestones in securing the success of the bilateral approach. The Federal Council did not allow itself to get distracted by disruptive actions. The task now is to translate the progress made into successful negotiations in 2024. ...

Swissmem

Technology industry: Dark clouds are gathering

Zurich (ots) - The Swiss technology industry (mechanical and electrical engineering and related technology sectors) experienced a downturn in the first six months of 2023, with new orders falling by 9.6% overall compared to the same period last year. New orders declined significantly more in the second quarter than in the first (-14.3 % compared to -4.8%). First-half exports also fell, by 1.1%, while sales languished at ...

Swissmem

Technology industry: better than feared and cautiously optimistic

Zürich (ots) - The performance of the Swiss technology industry (mechanical and electrical engineering and related technology sectors) has improved in the past year. Compared with 2021, sales were up by 9.4%, exports by 5.6%, and new orders received by 2.4%. This partially offset the slump in orders experienced in the third quarter of 2022. For the current year, businesses' expectations are cautiously optimistic. Having ...

The Chamber of International Commerce of Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan attracts major investment from global funds and international businesses

London (ots/PRNewswire) - Is now the time to invest in Kazakhstan? - A major new report from The Chamber of International Commerce of Kazakhstan finds strong and growing interest from international investors and companies. A full copy of the report can be downloaded here. International investors Franklin Templeton, VPE Capital and Vedra Partners are among a growing ...

United Arab Emirates Ministry of Economy

UAE Minister of Economy Discusses with Greek Prime Minister Boosting Economic Partnership & Mutual Investments

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)

Afreximbank launches 4 billion US dollar Ukraine Crisis Adjustment Trade Financing Programme for Africa (UKAFPA)

Cairo (ots/PRNewswire) - The Board of Directors of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) on 31 March 2022 approved the launch of the Ukraine Crisis Adjustment Trade Financing Programme for Africa (UKAFPA), a programme of credit facilities that the Bank has developed to manage the impacts of the Ukraine crisis on ...

Bennett Jones LLP

Bennett Jones Appointed to UK Government's Post-Brexit Trade Law Panel

Toronto (ots/PRNewswire) - Bennett Jones has been appointed to the UK Government's new Trade Law Panel together with Linklaters LLP. The appointment follows an open and competitive international procurement process. The Trade Law Panel was established to assist the UK government in international trade disputes at the WTO and in connection with disputes brought under ...