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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA HONG KONG & GUANGZHOU November 2016 | No. 20
AUSTRIAN BUSINESS NEWS ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA HONG KONG, MACAO & SOUTH CHINA
Business News ›››
Past & Upcoming Events›››
Business Opportunities ›››
Jobs, Publications, Interests ›››
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BUSINESS NEWS
Business Location Austria – Profitable, Dynamic, Stable
Austria ranks among the most prosperous and innovative countries in the
European Union. The dynamic business location stands out due to its modern
infrastructure, top notch technologies, well trained and highly motivated
specialised personnel. It also offers a high level of reliability with respect to the
energy supply in addition to political, social and economic stability. Read further
Hong Kong and Austria to cooperate on smart city agenda
This year the Hong Kong Smart City Consortium signed a Memorandum
of Understanding with Austrian Technology Corporation in Hong Kong,
witnessed by Mr Nicholas Yang, Secretary for Innovation and Technology
and Ir. Allen Yeung, Government Chief Information Officer. Read further
Vienna is Europe's most liveable city
International companies value Vienna’s high quality of living. With an overall score of 97.4 out of 100
possible points, the Austrian capital Vienna offers the second-highest quality of living in the world among
140 cities investigated by a recent study of the London Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). Read further
Vienna becomes a "CapaCity"
The Austrian capital Vienna wants to intensify its international cooperation with other
cities and share best practice solutions for urban and building technologies.
Read further
Wood and Wood products from Austria are in global demand
Austria exported in 2015 nearly 10 billion EUR of wood and wood products. More than
70% of the Austrian production is exported. Read further
ANDRITZ supplies two tissue machines
The international technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from
Guizhou Chitianhua to supply two tissue machines from its Foshan, China
manufacturing site to a mill in Chishui city, Guizhou Province. Read further
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from left: Malte Haut (Austrian Airlines/Lufthansa HK),
Trade Commissioner Franz Roessler, Consul Michael
Kratzer)
Austrian Airlines, Hello (Servus Hong Kong)!
Starting September 5, Austrian Airlines is serving another
destination in Asia. Austria’s red-white-red flag carrier operates a
Boeing 777 to Hong Kong up to five times a week. “We are now offering flights to Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong, the three biggest cities in Greater China”, explains Austrian Airlines Chief
Commercial Officer Andreas Otto,“Following the successful expansion of our flight offering to North America, we are now focusing on Greater China.” Read further
China Film on Location Scouting in Austria
The Chinese Film Production Company China Film Co. Ltd. was on location scouting in Austria this
summer. The visitors were very impressed by Austria’s stunning capital Vienna. Read further
COOP HIMMELB(L)AU designed MOCAPE in Shenzhen
The Museum of Contemporary Art & Planning Exhibition in Shenzhen is
completed! The spectacular design comes from the Austrian design firm
COOP HIMMELB(L)AU. Read further
CRRC ZELC Opens Headquarter for European operations in Vienna, Austria
The leading Chinese Railstock Producer CRRC ZELC chose Vienna as its hub
for doing business with Europe. The newly created company in Austria wants
to offer consultancy services, marketing support and warranty services,
organise procurement and realise projects in different European countries.
Vienna will also play an important role for CRRC’s technical cooperation and
talent recruitment. Read further
FH Joanneum University helps Chinese Universities to change curricula
About 600 of the 2,400 universities in China want to change their curriculum in the
coming years and focus more on applied research. Chinese authorities and schools
cooperate with the University of Applied Sciences, FH Joanneum in Graz, to learn
from the Austrian education model. Read further
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Joka Mattresses and beds now also available in China
High Spot-International in Shenzhen teamed up with Austrian Joka
Mattresses to bring their high-end mattresses and beds to China. The
photo shows from left: Trade Commissioner Franz Roessler, Jenny Zhang
from High Spot- International, Anna Kansamer-Fellner from Joka and
Jennifer Agrill, Shirley Li and Harald Wallner from Greiner. Read further
Modul offers tourism education in China according to Austrian standards
The new MODUL School of Tourism and Hospitality Management Nanjing
opened its doors. The first 57 Chinese students were received at the new
MODUL School of Tourism and Hospitality Management Nanjing in October
2016. These students get the opportunity to study under Austrian educational
standards to complete an English-language Bachelor's degree with the
MODUL University Vienna in the field of tourism management at the Nanjing
Tech University Pujiang Institute. Read further
Rail Cargo Group transports heavy industrial boilers from Austria to Xian
Rail instead of sea! The Austrian Rail Cargo Group has been working with Hoval, a full-service supplier of
smart heating and ventilation systems, to transport its central-heating and steam boilers by rail instead of
sea transport all the way from Marchtrenk (Austria) to Xian (China). The Austrian Railways’ (ÖBB) freight
division brings in lots of international logistics experience to realise the transport along a complex route
which covers 12,000 km and crosses six countries. Read further
REDWAVE treats Chinese waste with European technology
The Austrian-German technology firm REDWAVE received another order for a
pre-treatment plant for household waste which will be built in Shandong
Province. By using mechanical biological treatment it will dry and sort the
waste for a local waste-to energy plant. Read further
Rosenbauer looks back on 150 years of success
In 1866, the primary aim of the decorative metal former, Johann Rosenbauer,
was already to provide the Linz fire service with the best possible equipment
and to revolutionize firefighting. 150 years later, this remains the objective of
the leading international fire industry group, Rosenbauer. Read further
Waagner Biro builds stages, also in Guangzhou
May we introduce you to another Austrian Champion? Waagner Biro
builds the stages of the world’s most prestigious music halls and
theatres, e.g. for the Guangzhou Opera House designed by the late
Zaha Hadid. Read further
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PAST BUSINESS AND SOCIAL EVENTS
First Hong Kong - Vienna music festival launched this August
The first “Hong Kong – Vienna Music Festival” organised by the Vienna
Boys Choir Music Academy Foundation (VBMAF) and supported by
ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA and others was successfully launched in Hong Kong
this August. At this occasion, also plans to establish a first overseas
location for the Vienna Boys Choir were announced. Read further
Austria Connect Greater China 2016 Conference, Guangzhou 20th – 22nd October 2016
Austrian companies with subsidiaries in China and their trusted
partners met in Guangzhou for their annual conference. China is
the most important trading partner of Austria in Asia. Austrian
exports to China increased by another 6.5% in the first half of 2016.
Over 650 Austrian companies are already present with over 900
subsidiaries in China. According to the most recent ADVANTAGE
AUSTRIA poll, a reassuring 82 % of Austrian companies invested in
China consider their business outlook rather positive. Read further
Austria Showcase: Environmental Technology and Resource Efficiency in Guangzhou 24th October 2016
Nine Austrian companies presented their advanced environmental
technologies to a 90-person professional audience from local environmental
industries, trade agents, institutes and associations. Organized by
ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Guangzhou, the Austrian participants also had
individual meetings with around 30 Chinese environmental companies and
discussed cooperation opportunities during the B2B session. In the afternoon,
the Austrian environmental delegation visited the Environmental Protection
Bureau of Guangzhou to learn about local environmental development plans
and inspire the city government to use Austrian environmental technologies. Read further
Memorandum of Cooperation signed between Austrian and Chinese testing institutes 25th October 2016
Guangzhou Institute of Measuring and Testing Technology (GIMT) signed a
cooperation agreement with the renowned Seibersdorf Laboratory
(Austria) and the local experts of ATS Ltd. As an accredited calibration
center for almost 25 years, Seibersdorf Labor possesses extensive
experience and knowledge on validation and re-validation services,
market access and references. Furthermore, it provides training for GIMT
in order to offer their quality standard, which is appreciated worldwide. At
the ceremony, Dietmar Schwank expressed his confidence about the
success of the “SL and GIMT joint lab”.
The ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA team
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Austrian Companies at Eco Expo Asia, Hong Kong 26th – 29th October 2016
The Eco Expo Asia is an
international trading platform
showcasing the latest
innovations in environmental
protection industries from
around the world. Four
Austrian companies were
featured at the Austrian
pavilion at the Eco Expo Asia
this year: Untha (shredding
technology specialist), Praher
(producer of technical parts made of high-performance plastics), Polytechnik (biomass-combustion plants)
and Baumschlager Eberle (architectural design services). ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA was responsible for the
Austrian booth. Read further
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UPCOMING BUSINESS AND SOCIAL EVENTS
Austrian Pavilion at the Air Show China 1st – 6th November 2016, Zhuhai, China
Seven Austrian companies are presenting their state-of-the-art technology in the
aeronautics industry at this year's AIR SHOW CHINA 2016. They will showcase Austrian
materials, manufacturing technologies and unmanned helicopter systems in Zhuhai.
Read further
Hong Kong – Vienna Dialogue: City Smart – Development in Europe, Hong Kong 3rd November 2016 – 31st January 2017
The European Union Academic Programme Hong Kong (EUAP) will hold the 3rd
edition of Urban Innovations in November 2016. The exhibition will showcase
main themes and projects of the Smart City Wien Framework Strategy 2014-
2050 of the city of Vienna, with a focus on issues comparable to the Hong Kong
situation in six thematic dimensions: smart economy, smart mobility, smart
environment, smart people, smart living and smart government. Read further
International Wine & Spirits Fair, Hong Kong 10th – 12th November 2016
Asia's premier wine event offers a wide range of high quality wine and spirits, beer
and other alcoholic beverages, as well as wine production, wine education, logistics
and services to buyers from all over the world. ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Hong Kong
organises the Austrian Wine Marketing booth (3C – B01). For more information
please contact us via [email protected].
AustroCham Heuriger, Hong Kong 17th November 2016, Hong Kong Country Club
And here it comes again… Enjoy Austrian hospitality at this year’s traditional
AustroCham Heuriger, taking place on the front lawn of the dignified Hong Kong
Country Club. Indulge yourself in a classical Heuriger set up which includes top
Austrian wine and food as well as a unique atmosphere. You are kindly invited to
wear your “Tracht”. Read further
Let’s fly Hong Kong people, Red Bull Flugtag is back! 27th November 2016, Hong Kong
The flight day is an international event which dares both the brave and brainy
to design, build and pilot home-made, human-powered flying machines off a 6
meter high flight deck in hopes of soaring into the wild blue yonder…or more
often, plunging into the waters below. Red Bull Flugtag first took place in
Vienna in 1992 and has been held every year in over 44 countries. This year’s
Red Bull Flugtag in Hong Kong will guarantee to be another success. Read
further
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AustroCham | ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA “Stammtisch”, Hong Kong 6th December 2016 | 3rd January 2017 from 18:30 - 20:30 hrs
Our popular monthly “Stammtisch” at the Lobster Bar & Terrace has become a must
attend event for all Austrians and friends of Austria. The bar is located in the top class
Island Shangri-La Hotel at Pacific Place, Supreme Court Road in Central. Join us on the
first Tuesday of every month to experience this exclusive and exceptional atmosphere.
Austrian Christmas Carol Singing, Hong Kong
14th December 2016, 8 – 10 Duddell Street at 18:30 hrs
We will organise again a free of charge pop-up Christmas Carol Concert in front of the Gas Lantern Stairways on Duddell Street for all Austrians and friends of Austria. Come join us!
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
In this section we feature Austrian companies looking for partners, importers or potential clients.
IMPS – Provider of logistics solutions for plant constructions
IMPS (International Management Project Support) provides companies worldwide with
support for their projects and the construction of production sites- from tendering to full
production on site, including all authorisations and licences. They are looking for direct
partners and customers abroad. Read further
Leitner – Producer of ropeways
The company Leitner produces ropeways for sports, tourism, and urban
transportation and is looking for partners and customers to realise projects abroad.
Read further
Polytechnik Biomass Energy – Supplier of Furnaces
Polytechnik is one of the biggest suppliers of furnaces for biogenic fuels and is known for
design and delivery of turnkey plants. Polytechnik is looking for direct customers abroad.
Read further
Praher Plastics Austria – Producer of valves for industrial applications
Praher Plastics is a specialist in processing technical plastics and produces high-quality
plastic valves for industrial applications like water treatment, chemical, mining, and
processing. Praher Plastics is seeking contacts to distribution partners and end users of
industrial valves in the chemical, process water, drinking water and waste water
treatment, mining and processing sectors. Read further
Rail Cargo Group – Provider of logistics solutions
The Rail Cargo Group is one of the leading logistics and transport specialists in the
European rail freight industry. It offers tailor-made railway logistics solutions - from
individual services to customer specific complete solutions. The Rail Cargo Group is
looking for customers for rail transportation between Europe and China. Read further
UNTHA shredding technology – Producer of shredding solutions
UNTHA shredding technology produces tailor-made and reliable shredding systems.
UNTHA shredding is seeking technical and commercial partners. Read further
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JOBS, PUBLICATIONS, INTERESTS
Job OFFERS
General Manager (m/f) in Beijing Beijing Berndorf Technology Development Co.Ltd
You have the possibility to contribute to a highly motivated and committed
team as well as development perspectives in a prestigious multi corporate enterprise. (Ref. 32/2016).
Vacancy at the Austrian Trade Commission in Hong Kong Austrian Trade Commission (ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Hong Kong)
The Austrian Trade Commission in Hong Kong is looking to recruit an Assistant (m/f) for full-time
employment in their international team. German and English language skills required. Read further (Ref.
33/2016)
Vacancy at the Austrian Trade Commission in Shanghai Austrian Trade Commission (ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Shanghai)
The Austrian Trade Commission in Shanghai is searching for Administrative Assistant (m/f) for full-time
employment as soon as possible. German and English language skills are required, Chinese is a plus.
Read further (Ref. 34/2016)
Job SEARCH
Should you be looking for a job or an internship, please get in touch with our office. We are happy to link
you up with companies and organisations. Contact us [email protected].
Austrian national (m) is currently looking for a new job opportunity in Asia (Hong Kong or other cities).
Experienced in customer service management in different countries including the UK, with a Master of
Science Degree, the person can provide 10 years of professional experience above all in the area of fast-
moving consumer goods. If you want to connect with this job seeker, please contact our office in Hong Kong
at [email protected]. (Ref.35/2016)
Austrian national (m) is currently looking for a new commercial job opportunity in any industry in China
(especially in Hong Kong). Since his youth he has grown up in a very entrepreneurial environment because of
his parents' family business. During his Bachelor studies in International Business at the Vienna University of
Economics and Business, he had the opportunity to work and learn in different industries and countries
worldwide, including a leading Austrian commercial bank. After his graduation he successfully finished a
management trainee programme at a top freight forwarding company. If you want to connect with this job
seeker, please contact our office in Hong Kong at [email protected] (Ref. 36/2016).
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INTERESTS
PUBLICATIONS and FOR YOUR INTEREST
FRESH VIEW – Organic Food
Each FRESH VIEW magazine offers an overview of a specific Austrian business
sector. Industry data and background reports are complemented by
presentations from Austrian export companies, giving a comprehensive picture of
Austrian business. If you would like to read the newest FRESH VIEW magazine
click here.
Book on 400 years Austria – China relations
On 28th May 1971 Austria established diplomatic relations with China. To celebrate this
important date, Prof Dr Gerd Kaminski published a comprehensive high quality book in
German and Chinese. The picture book illustrates 400 years of the multifaceted history
of the Austrian-Chinese relations with plenty of highly expressive images, many of
which are little or unknown to the readers in China and Austria. The author Prof
Kaminski is a well-known expert on China and published around 70 books on Austrian-
Chinese relations. If you are interested in purchasing a copy, please contact us at
Yearbook 2017 – World Champion Austria
Find out how well Austrian companies are doing internationally in such a difficult
global environment in the new ‘World Champion Austria Yearbook 2017’ and read
about great achievements and impressive success stories of Austrian firms. If
you are interested in a complimentary copy, please contact us via
ABA – Invest in Austria
The Republic of Austria provides professional consulting services to foreign companies interested in setting
up business operations in Austria through its company ABA. Furthermore, the national investment
promotion agency offers customised information to investors regarding the optimal business location,
labour & tax regulations, real estate prices, establishing contacts, etc. For new brochures read further.
Made in Austria - Yearbook
Do you want to know more about Austria? Do you want to connect with potential
Austrian business partners? Download ‘MADE IN AUSTRIA – Austrian Business in
China’ in German and Chinese here!
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CONTACT & SERVICE
EDITOR & PUBLISHER:
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Austrian Trade Commission
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Beijing P.R. China
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Austrian Consulate - Commercial Section Shanghai
Centre
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200040 Shanghai, P.R. China
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Austrian Consulate - Commercial Section Unit 1202,
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510620 Guangzhou, P.R. China
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