Czech carmaker Škoda expands in Southeast Asia with new Vietnam plant
Prime Minister Petr Fiala visited the site of the new Škoda plant in Vietnam during his trip to Asia this weekend.
What does the current debate on VAT in Czechia mean for consumers?
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Critics say that changing the VAT structure would have a large impact on low income families and do little to resolve the government's deficit.
Czech shoemaker Vasky acquires iconic Botas footwear brand
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The takeover will ensure that the Botas brand, which has been in liquidation since the start of this year, will live on.
FlixBus ditches open seating for mandatory reservations
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Passengers will now be randomly assigned a seat with no extra charge to avoid awkward situations of reserved seats already being occupied.
Czech tycoon buys mining rights to over 2 billion tons of US coal
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Pavel Tykač's Sev.en Global Investments firm already operates in three different continents and also has plans to invest in green energy.
No more Dáme jídlo: Czech food-delivery giant gets a rebrand
Czechia's longest-serving service for fast-food deliveries will become foodora, a brand already popular in Nordic countries.
Czech investor becomes new CEO of Chicago-based Groupon
Dušan Šenkypl of Pale Fire Capital has been appointed interim CEO of the U.S. e-commerce platform, which has seen significant recent losses.
Shaking up Czech e-commerce: Kaufland and Allegro plan launch of e-shops
The emergence online of the two retail giants will see more products available and likely make prices more competitive, helping consumers save money.
The Biz Sheet: Weekly business news briefing for Czechia
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A round-up of the top Czech and international business news, plus a look at the start-up scene, finance sector, and more.
Bill Gates acquires stakes in three Czech breweries via Heineken shares
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The world’s sixth richest person now owns part of Europe’s second-largest brewing concern despite not being a beer fan.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Restitution claim rejected, celebrate Czech Groundhog Day, and more buzzworthy stories for Feb. 2, 2023.
More companies open in Czechia, but growth is slowing
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Prague had both the highest number of new firms open and the most closures in the whole country, while real estate management was the most active sector.
Czech bedtimes stories app Readmio expands to international markets
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Thanks to a CZK 25 million investment, the Czech-made app that helps bilingual families enjoy fairy tales together is going global.
Czech Hyundai plant increases production with electrified cars now at 40 percent
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The second-largest carmaker in Czechia plans to invest in new technology this year.
Prosperity index: Czech quality of life ranks highest among CEE countries
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The ranking takes into account the economy, research, personal finances, and other aspects in calculating the index.
Gender pay gap still conspicuous in Czechia
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Women who have the same job title and function as men in the country get paid, on average, 12 percent less.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Tallest Czech-made Lego, tram outages, Johnny Depp, and other buzzworthy Czech headlines for Nov. 23, 2022.
