Czech Republic
Quality of life in Czechia higher than in the US, Deloitte study says
The quality of life in Czechia has overtaken that in the US, according to a new survey from Deloitte in cooperation with NGO Social Progress Imperative. Czech ranks 24th, the US ranks 26th
When Chinese deals turn sour
Tighter regulation and growing geopolitical tensions have caused a downturn in global Chinese outward FDI in the past two years. The Central and Eastern Europe region is no exception.
Czech energy giant CEZ buys a stake in German solar start-up Zolar
CEZ executive calls Zolar the "pioneer of an innovative, decentralised model for purchasing rooftop solar systems".
Czech billionaire Petr Kellner’s Home Credit is one step closer to Hong Kong stock exchange listing
Hong Kong Stock Exchange Listing committee has given the green light to Czech consumer lender Home Credit of Czech billionaires Petr Kellner and Jiri Smejc to IPO on the exchange, daily E15.cz reported on September 2.
State prosecutor makes u-turn in investigation into Czech PM
Prime Minister Andrej Babis has been facing an investigation over alleged European subsidies fraud in the Stork's Nest case for the past four years. Now the state prosecutor has changed his mind and suggested his supervisors halt the probe.
Czech PMI slightly up again, new orders at lowest level in ten years
Czech August IHS Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) finally increased after months of deterioration to 44.9 points, the lowest level in a decade, up from 43.1 in July, according to IHS Markit.
Czechs show their back to Europeans in e-commerce via mobiles, according to JP Morgan
The Czech Republic is most perspective European country for the development of e-commerce among the frequent users of mobile phones for online shopping, according to a study by US bank JP Morgan. Czechs make half their purchases using a phone
Czech economy slows down to 2.7% in 2Q19, below expectations
Czech gross domestic product grew by 2.7% year-on-year in 2Q19, up by 0.7% quarter-on-quarter, mostly due to growth of domestic demand, according to the refined estimate by the Czech Statistical Office (CSO) published on August 30.
BRICKS & MORTAR: Corporates turn to flexi workspaces in battle for talent
Flexible workplaces and co-working spaces, originally the domain of creatives and solo entrepreneurs, are increasingly attractive to larger companies in their quest to attract and retain talent.
Czech hospitality start-up raises $33mn in funding
Battery Ventures’ Series B investment pushed hotel reservation management platform Mews’ value up over $200mn.
Europe still has East-West divide in waste generation
Despite the recent consumer boom, all but one of the eastern EU members produces less waste than any western member, a new study from Eurostat shows.
Czech government crisis almost over
Social Democrats' new nominee to head the culture ministry, former foreign minister Lubomir Zaoralek, has the support of President Zeman.