Please find below a list of past, current and upcoming news and information postings relevant to ABC members.
For more information, please refer to the individual postings. They will generally feature a contact point for further inquiries.
- 2020/04/27Online shops with Austrian products in Japan
Below is a short overview of online shops in Japan that feature Austrian products. Those are either the stores of importers of Austrian products or resellers. Pl… - 2020/03/13COVID-19: measures and information
This post provides a short overview of hopefully useful links to assess the COVID-19 situation. Please refer to the below links to get updated information regarding the i… - 2018/05/25The Austrian Federal Economic Chamber has a new President
Harald Mahrer has taken up office as the new President of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKO), representing the interests of more than 517,000 Austrian companies.… - 2018/05/15Positive business sentiment among Austrian businesses in JapanThe current business sentiment survey (May 2018) among the Austrian business community in is showing economically healthy and positive results. While the economic …
- 2017/08/29Registration guidelines for corporations etc. involving foreign nationals amended
The Japanese Justice Ministry in charge of the registration procedures for corporates has issued new guidelines in case that foreign nationals, expats etc. are involved i… - 2017/08/29JMEC 2017/18 – Business Planing Competition ready to accept applications
The JMEC 24 program, which is supported by 18 Foreign Chambers of Commerce and trade organisations in Japan, including the ABC is now open for applications from prospecti… - 2017/07/05Austria: a global knowledge centre for renewable energyAustria has helped lead the way in technology and expertise for the green energy sector, and the companies operating here enjoy an excellent international reputation. Au…
- 2017/07/05Aviation technologies from Austria reach new heights on the global marketWith years of experience and top quality products, Austrian companies are some of the leading drivers of innovation in the aeronautic supply industry. The aerospace indu…
- 2017/07/05‘Born Global Champions’: Austria honours its bestAwards for 46 young companies who have pursued internationalisation from day one. The Austrian Federal Economic Chamber bestowed the ‘Born Global Champions’ award on no …
- 2016/12/21Chairman of the EBC 2017-2019Mr. Danny Risberg, President and CEO of Philips Electronics Japan, Ltd., has been elected by the Board of Governors to serve a second term as Chairman of the EBC.…
- 2016/06/14Info: Are you fully utilizing the potential of your multinational teams?(Deutsch folgt) （添付資料日本語有り） CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Effective_Multinational_Teamwork Are you fully utilizing the potential of your multinational teams? …
- 2015/06/26Gallery: how to view it and how to upload picturesDear ABC-Members, as discussed at the last ABC AGM, we have implemented additional functionality to our ABC Webpage. Many members have asked us in the past, whether it …
- 2015/06/10Japan introducing “My Number” system, some informationThe official name of the “My Number”, as it is called in Japan, will be 個人番号(Individual Numbers, or “The Social Security and Tax Number System”). The system will (in theo…
- 2015/06/10Worldwide Alumni Map – University of ViennaOn the occasion of the 650 anniversary of its foundation, the University of Vienna (Universitaet Wien) decided to implement an alumni world map. We invite all graduates o…
- 2015/06/10Austria’s Hidden Champions, New EditionThis new publication is a handy guide to some (not all!) hidden champions Austria has to offer. It includes 187 companies on 200 pages. Please study it at your leisure an…
- 2014/09/03INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION FORUM FOR E-GOVERNMENT AND E-HEALTH SERVICE PROVIDERS 2014 IN VIENNA, AUSTRIAeGovernment and eHealth companies and service providers from across the globe now have the unique opportunity to extend their network and find new business partners as…
- 2014/09/03RENEXPO® HYDRO 2014: SOLUTIONS FOR HYDRO POWER AND WATER PROTECTION"Water is not a commercial product like any other but, rather, a heritage which must be protected, defended and treated as such." This was the key reason for introduci…
- 2014/09/03MACHINERY AND PLANTS: FULL SERVICE FOR THE GLOBAL FOOD INDUSTRYThe Austrian family-run company Bertsch-Laska concentrates on the dairy and meat processing industry and has a very successful track record as a full-service provider.…
- 2014/09/03ENERGY GLOBE AWARD 2015: LOOKING FOR SUSTAINABLE PROJECTS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD!ENERGY GLOBE is one of the world's most respected environmental awards, recognising sustainable initiatives from across the globe every year. Participants are invited …
- 2014/09/0310TH CONFERENCE OF EUROPEAN REGIONS AND CITIES (KERS)The Institute of the Regions of Europe (IRE) will hold the 10th Conference of European Regions and Cities in Vienna. The future development of regions is the focus of …
- 2014/09/03CEE TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS CONFERENCE 26 SEPTEMBER 2014 IN VIENNA, AUSTRIAThe one-day conference will focus on opportunities for transport and logistics companies in the evolving economic region between Central Europe and Asia. The CEE T…
- 2014/09/03VIENNA INTERNATIONAL ARBITRAL CENTRE: VIENNA RULES NOW AVAILABLE IN 9 LANGUAGESOut-of-court arbitral procedures under the auspices of the VIAC ensure quick and cost efficient settlement of international disputes. The Austrian Federal Economic…
- 2014/09/03AUSTRIA’S TOP 10 BRANDED COMPANIES 2014nergy drink manufacturer Red Bull remains Austria's strongest brand, followed by Swarovski and Novomatic. The European Brand Institute has presented its annual s…
- 2014/09/03AUSTRIA STAYS EU’S SECOND WEALTHIEST COUNTRYAustria still is the second richest country in the European Union after Luxembourg. Outside the EU only the Norwegians and the Swiss are doing better than Austria. …
- 2014/09/03AUSTRIA’S RESEARCH SPENDING CONTINUES TO RISE2014 is likely to see 2.88% of GDP spent on research. This research ratio puts Austria in 5th place in EU comparisons. According to a forecast by Statistics Austri…
- 2014/09/03GLASS FACADE FOR WORLD TRADE CENTER “MADE IN AUSTRIA”Austrian company SFL technologies is supplying the spectacular glass facade for the new World Trade Center Tower One in New York. An Austrian company has reeled in…
- 2014/09/03ALGE-TIMING REVOLUTIONISES TIMING IN SPORTTwo companies have achieved a milestone in sports timing with their Wireless Timing Network, yielding exceptionally accurate measurements. Alge-Timing and software…
- 2014/09/03AUSTRIA PROFITS FROM GLOBALIZATIONEveryone benefits, but the greatest beneficiaries are the industrial countries. Austria is in 7th place on the Globalization Index. A study by the Bertelsmann Foun…
- 2014/09/03SUSTAINABLE BUILDING WITH KNOWHOW FROM AUSTRIAInternational business partners rely on providers from Austria and their forward-looking technology, high quality standards and convincing environmental solutions. …
- 2014/02/17Record rise in Austria’s wine exportsFollowing a 4% increase in revenue, Austria’s wine exports hit EUR 137.5m. In the coming years especially the export activities across the Asian region will be boosted. …
- 2014/02/17Sustainable Entrepreneurship – THE Business Model of the FutureBecome the 2014 Sustainable Entrepreneur of the Year! Responsible companies from all over the world are invited to compete in the 2014 Sustainable Entrepreneurship Award.…
- 2014/02/17OECD Environmental Performance Review (EPR) 2013: positive results for AustriaAustria comes in above the OECD average in many environmental areas. Austria's trailblazing role in organic farming and renewable energy was singled out for particular pr…
- 2014/02/17Vienna: Innovation Centre in Life SciencesAustria's capital, Vienna, has grown into one of Europe's leading hubs for life sciences, with around 35,000 people working in this field. The life sciences sector is of…
- 2014/02/17Eco-house from Austria takes top prize at “Solar Decathlon” in CaliforniaThe LISI high-tech, low-energy house designed and built by Team Austria was crowned the winner at the 2013 Solar Decathlon, one of the world's most acclaimed contests for…
- 2014/02/172013 Global Competitiveness Ranking: Austria retains positionAustria has succeeded in holding on to 16th place in the World Economic Forum's latest Global Competitiveness Report and is ranked fourth among the eurozone countries. T…
- 2014/02/13New all-time high for Austrian tourismAustria was again an extremely popular tourist destination in 2013, a year in which overnights of 132.6 million topped the record set in 2012 by 1.2%. The tourism …
- 2014/02/13EBC New Chairman Danny RisbergMr. Danny Risberg, CEO of Philips Electronics Japan, Ltd., has been elected Chairman of the European Business Council in Japan (EBC). Mr. Risberg will assume the position…
- 2010/02/04Austria’s Economy in 2009Read here about the up and downs of 2009 for the Austrian Economy Worldwide Economic Recovery According to the most current data on real GDP-growth the world economy se…
- 2009/12/15Austrian National Television – On Demand ServiceThe Austrian National Television (ORF) started its new TV on demand service. The best of all – it is free of charge! News, TV programs, information contents and more. …
