Poland jumped to the 23rd place in Bloomberg Innovation Index 2016 that measures the most innovative economies in the world.
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“In 2015, Polish Infomation and Foreign Investment Agency investment portfolio has been shifted by reinvestments, R&D and food sectors as well as by creation of new, good quality jobs”, said Polish Infomation and Foreign Investment Agency president Sławomir Majman summing up the current year in investments.
The past year has been an interesting time in the Polish foreign trade, full of unexpected occurrences and experiences. Below are some of interesting export facts from the summary prepared by the financial institution Akcenta.
Pomeranian Special Economic Zone signed the memorandum of understanding with the Chinese city of Zhuhai. Both sides are interested in – intensification of economic cooperation especially in trade and promotion of innovative projects. Also the inflow of direct investments in both regions is expected due to the collaboration.
According to the KPMG’s report entitled “Luxury goods market. Polish premium & luxury brands”, the segment has grown by about 13% in comparison to last year. Now its estimated value is PLN 14,3 bn. The brands considered as the most premium are: jewellery companies Apart & W.Kruk, vodka brands Chopin & Belvedere, Wittchen as well as cosmetics producer Dr. Irena Eris.
For at least the last five years the Polish outsourcing sector has been recording a steady annual growth, revolving around 15-18%. The year 2015 has been dominated by smaller business locations that have managed to step out of the shadow of powerful metropolitan cities. They are now capable of successfully soliciting foreign investors through informed actions oriented towards economic promotion. Olsztyn and Elbląg, previously associated mainly with tourism and the furniture industry, provide good examples.
Polish achievements in economy, science and culture were a subject of special promotions event „Poland. Where the unbelievable happens” organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Athens on 10th of December 2015.
According to the 28th Randstad and TNS Poland survey entitled “Employers’ Plans”, 35% of companies are planning to increase salaries of employees in the next six months. The survey shows that also plans to increase employment in companies remain at a very high level.
Access to a vast range of support mechanisms, including EU funding, but also the ability to navigate among them smoothly, may affect the profit of Polish companies. Such are the conclusions of z 5th “R&D&I Market in Poland – Support for research and development and innovation activity of enterprises” report developed in cooperation of Crido Taxand, Polish Infomation and Foreign Investment Agency and techBrainers.