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12-05-2006 14:15 | Dita Asiedu

Czech foreign trade: surplus of 9 billion crowns in March. Government approves Hyundai investment agreement. Skodaexport almost certain to land biggest foreign contract in the country's history. Poll: Number of Czechs in favour of euro on the decline. Czech crown reaches new record against euro. Ever more singles applying for mortgage. More

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21-04-2006 14:12 | Ian Willoughby

In this week's Business News: analysts say the PM's prediction of up to 8 percent GDP growth in the first quarter is realistic; consumers spending was up 8 percent in February; a Czech company is to launch the country's first private express train; over five billion crowns remains in anonymous bank book accounts at Ceska Sporitelna; the two sides in the Budweiser name dispute come to a settlement for the first time; the number of 50-crown coins in circulation has risen sharply; and Barrandov is building the biggest sound-proof film studio in Europe.  More

Current AffairsCzech economy riding high

04-04-2006 13:54 | Yon Pulkrabek

The past few months have seen very positive economic news coming out of the Czech Republic. Not long ago, Radio Prague told you about record growth of GDP. Recently, the rating agency Moody's improved its A1 OUTLOOK of foreign and domestic currency ratings from stable to positive. Also, the Czech crown has strengthened against both the dollar and the euro recently while state debt has remained low and the trade balance ran a high surplus.  More

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31-03-2006 13:45 | Yon Pulkrabek

In Business news this week, A French pharmaceutical company acquires a stake in a Czech company, the Czech Republic's currency rating improves on the heels of good macroeconomic results, Czech Airlines receives new planes and we'll tell you how Czechs feel about the practice of telemarketing.  More

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24-03-2006 13:48 | Yon Pulkrabek

Hyundai contract to be signed soon. Energy company CEZ earns record profits. Czech airlines reports substantial losses. CSOB bank sees healthy economic results for 2005. Prague Stock Exchange deploys single index: PX. Distrainers on the rise. Distrainers on the rise. Skoda considering producing five-door Superb.  More

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27-01-2006 15:40 | Brian Kenety

Photo: CTK Controversial businessman Frantisek Mrazek shot dead; Czech Republic protests Austria proposal on VAT levels; Czech Railways to seek some $700,000 from maker of Pendelino; Talks with South Korean carmaker Hyundai centre on domestic-parts guarantee, infrastructure; Deputies have approved a tougher conflict-of-interest bill; Cinema association says box-office sales fell 22 percent in 2005; Czech crown reaches another record high against the Euro  More

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20-01-2006 13:00 | Brian Kenety

Pendolino, photo: CTK Bosnia-Herzegovina has chosen the Czech power utility CEZ for a $1.8bn joint venture; Skoda Export to develop multi-billion dollar India port complex; Record $2.8bn worth of mortgages signed in 2005; Cabinet approves 'renovation' loan subsidy for young couples; Leftover National Property Fund (FNM) money could go to build retirement homes; Czech Rep. may seek compensation over failed Pendolino high-speed trains; State-insurer VZP to cut chronic reimbursement delays by 'two weeks'  More

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