Dear Business Partners and Friends of ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA,
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We hope you all had a good summer and have recharged those batteries. Returning from Austria myself, I personally witnessed the country and Europe’s resumption of business and tourism. In Vienna, ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA will host business and matchmaking conferences in the coming weeks and present the latest trends and offers for food & drinks and industrial products for buyers world-wide which they can attend both in person or virtually.
It’s simply easier to build connections and bridges in person. We are happy to see that physical - or at least hybrid - events are also taking place in Hong Kong once again. Together with the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, the Austrian Consulate General and AustroCham, we enabled a high-level personal exchange for the Hong Kong and Austrian business communities focusing on opportunities stemming from the Greater Bay Area Initiative. Over twenty Viennese and Austrian companies and organizations were presented at our physical and virtual booths at the Belt and Road Summit.
Six Austrian schools and universities made the most of our booth and a seminar at the HKTDC Education and Career Expo to introduce their Study-in-Austria programmes. Coming soon, we will showcase Austrian champions in green tech, sustainability, and mobility solutions, and enhance their visibility at physical business conferences in Hong Kong.
Thank you all for your highly appreciated support!
All the best,
Franz Roessler and the Team at ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Hong Kong
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Austria and Hong Kong as "Bridge Builders" | The Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and the Austrian Consulate General Hong Kong, together with ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Hong Kong and the Austrian Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong and Macau, invited on June 9, 2022, leading business representatives to an exclusive briefing on Austria as a business location and how Austrian companies could make the best use of expanding into China and Asia together with Hong Kong partners. | |
HKTDC Education & Careers Expo 2022 | This year Education & Careers Expo has taken place on July 21-24 in Hong Kong was a unique occasion to learn more about the offer of 6 universities and schools from Austria. Austria offers a wide variety of disciplines such as economics & business, technology, music, and arts. Austrian schools and universities offer an increasingly broad range of educational opportunities for international students. | |
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Vienna, the highest quality of living in the world | |
Vienna is once again the most liveable city in the world.
This year’s index was recently published by the UK’s Economist Group and the Austrian capital has reclaimed pole position for the first time since the pandemic began. Vienna outpaced Copenhagen, Zurich, Calgary, Vancouver and Geneva, with Frankfurt, Toronto and Amsterdam close behind, followed by Osaka and Melbourne.
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Healthcare Metropolis Vienna | Austrian top companies are currently establishing a regional innovation hub under the umbrella of the largest European healthcare network, the European Institute of Technology (EIT) Health. Through a network of partners in industry, research and medicine, the aim is to foster the innovation potential of cutting-edge research in health technologies for health care usage, diagnosis and prevention and to support rapid market entry. | |
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Hong Kong Startups Go Austria! | Four Hong Kong deep tech startups had been selected in an Asian-wide competition to participate in the GIN GO AUSTRIA programme which aims to get them ready to conquer the European market via Austria. After some first digital presentations and mentor sessions, they were invited to attend in person the ViennaUP Festival . Pic shows the dynamic group at the farewell briefing at the Austrian Trade Commission in Hong Kong. |
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Austrian Economy: After a strong first half of 2022, slowdown has felt | The Austrian economy experienced a relatively good first half of 2022, mainly due to the easing of restrictions in the service sector and strong international demand. The war in Ukraine and its consequences are however slowing down the economy and business sentiments in all sectors have deteriorated. |
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Export prizes 2022: Austria’s top exporters | The Austrian Export Prizes for 2022 were awarded on 27 June as part of Exporters’ Nite, a prestigious evening event that shines an annual spotlight on Austria’s top exporters. The Export Prizes honour the exceptional involvement and success achieved by Austrian companies on international markets. | |
Hong Kong/Austria Working Holiday
Young Hongkongers are offered a fantastic opportunity to gain first-hand experience living and working in Austria! The “Hong Kong/Austria Working Holiday Scheme” enables Hongkongers between 18 and 30 years to broaden their horizons. Under the Scheme, participants may stay in Austria for up to one year.
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Austrian Startups and Innovators looking for Partners
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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Hong Kong has had the
pleasure to work with quite some Austrian
startups and innovators interested in feedback about
their products and solutions and potential
partnerships. Please feel free to reach out to the listed innovators.
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Where to Buy Austrian Products in Hong Kong
The article contains direct links to shops and e-stores for more than 80 well-known Austrian consumer goods, food & beverages.
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SEP 6, 2022 | HONG KONG
AUSTRIAN STAMMTISCH
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Every first Tuesday of the month (if not a public holiday) from 6.30 – 8.30 pm in Hong Kong: Join us for the next “Stammtisch”, the Austrian monthly informal gathering on September 6 taking place at Chef's Cuts (Chef's Market), G01, G/F Central Market, 93 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong. Take the opportunity to meet with fellow Austrians, Austrian companies and local friends of Austria! Bring your colleague or friend. A small fee is charged for participation, please register via e-mail: austrocham@austrocham.com
Further dates for 2022: Nov.1, Dec.6
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AUG 31- SEP 1, 2022 | HONG KONG
BELT AND ROAD SUMMIT
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Meet Vienna and Austria at Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong. 22 Austrian organizations and companies are looking for partners for projects in Europe and Asia. The “Belt and Road Summit” will take place in a hybrid format under the theme of "Heralding a New Chapter: Collaborate and Innovate”, the summit will cover topics including International Infrastructural Development, Green Finance, ESG and Sustainability, Digital Technology, Smart City and Smart Manufacturing.
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OCT 5 - OCT 12, 2022 | HONG KONG
GO HONG KONG (GreenTech/ Sustainability Solutions)
| ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA and the Global Incubator Network AUSTRIA are proud to present their "go Hong Kong 2022 "Green Tech and Sustainability" programme. The Global Incubator Network AUSTRIA and the seven finalists will present themselves virtually at a booth hosted by ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Hong Kong at the ReThink Conference on Oct. 5 – 6, 2022 and at a Austria – Hong Kong Startup Nite on Oct. 12, 2022. | | |
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OCT 12, 2022 | VIENNA
MARKETPLACE AUSTRIA FOOD & BEVERAGES 2022
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An international event organised by the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber is aimed at buyers from supermarkets and wholesalers in the food and beverage industry, who will have a unique opportunity to meet Austrian producers from the food and drink sector and forge new business contacts.
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NOV 18, 2022 | HONG KONG
AUSTROCHAM HEURIGER
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Join “Austrian Gemütlichkeit” at this year’s traditional AustroCham Heurigen, taking place on the front lawn of the dignified Hong Kong Country Club. Indulge yourself with a classical Heurigen set up which includes best Austrian wine and food as well as a unique atmosphere.
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DEZ 5-7, 2022 | HYBRID
AUSTRIAN TECHNOLOGY DAYS
| Austrian experts and tech providers are ready to contribute to fulfilling the visions laid out in the Smart City Blueprint and Hong Kong 2030+ Strategy. Austrian companies offer proven innovation and technology to tackle Hong Kong’s unique challenges as a densely populated, high-rise city. | | |
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Doppelmayr Seilbahnen GmbH
As quality, technology and market leader in ropeway engineering, the Doppelmayr/Garaventa Group operates production facilities as well as sales and service locations in over 50 countries worldwide and to date has built over 15,000 ropeway systems for customers in more than 96 countries.
Wanted:
Direct Costumers
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Seal Maker Produktions- und Vertriebs GmbH
Seal Maker is a global manufacturer of high-quality semi-finished products, CNC lathes and seals that are used in all industrial sectors. The CNC total systems are supplied with special software and facilitate rapid and economic processing of semi-finished products into hydraulic and pneumatic seals and plastic parts.
Wanted:
Direct Costumers
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FRIES Kunststofftechnik GmbH
Fries develops and produces a wide range of innovative products that are distributed internationally. The company has divided its business activities into the areas of the hospitality industry, industrial baskets (industrial parts cleaning), packaging and technical fittings. Fries is the market leader for commercial dishwasher baskets in Europe.
Wanted:
Business Partner
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HIRSCH Servo AG
HIRSCH Maschinen- und Anlagenbau supplies innovative machine technology and know-how worldwide for processing EPS into moulded parts, especially for the packaging, construction, food and electronics industries.
Wanted:
Direct Costumers
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ASA Astrosysteme GmbH
ASA Astrosystems GmbH produces high-quality telescopes and research instruments since 2002. Currently, ASA produces up to 15 large-size telescopes a year for space agencies, leading scientific institutes, and commercial companies worldwide.
Wanted:
Direct Costumers
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Plasser & Theurer
Plasser & Theurer stands for cost-effectiveness and innovation in track construction. Since 1953, the company has supplied some 16,700 machines to 109 countries. The range of machines covers almost all operations that are required for the maintenance, construction and renewal of railway tracks.
Wanted:
Direct Costumers
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backaldrin International The Kornspitz Company GmbH
backaldrin, founded in 1964, develops innovative ideas for bread and for high-quality, individual baking raw materials for the baking industry worldwide.
The family firm offers more than 800 products which are used by bakeries and pastry chefs to make bread, bread rolls and pastries.
backaldrin has more than 20 subsidiaries worldwide.
Wanted:
Direct Costumers
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Senoplast Klepsch & Co. GmbH
Senoplast extrudes plastic sheets and films for thermoforming and has developed into a technological leader in the field of coextrusion of multi-layer composite sheets. senosan® plastic sheets and films are applied by many industries such as automobile, commercial vehicle and caravan manufacturers.
Wanted:
Direct Costumers
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"11er" Nahrungsmittel GmbH
11er produces high quality frozen potato specialities such as french fries, rösti and croquettes and its exceptional products stand out in the market. 11er stands for finest tasting, highest quality food that is 100% climate-neutral. The Austrian company seeks importers and distributors in Asia and worldwide.
Wanted:
Business Partner
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ProKern GmbH
Produces Styrian Pumpkin Seed Oil, Piumpkin Seeds, Pumpkin Seed Protein Powder. The goal of ProKern GmbH is to inspire its customers about the health benefits of its products and to present its pumpkin seed oil and seeds worldwide.
Wanted:
Direct Customers
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HCM ADVICE KG
HCM ADVICE is an international consulting company specializing in the design, implementation and support of leading IT solutions for human resources management. With locations in China and Europe, HCM ADVICE provides its customers with high quality, fast and reliable support.
Wanted:
Direct Customers
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CMS Electronics GmbH
cms electronics is a European producer with manufacturing sites in Austria, Germany and Hungary and has many years of experience as a contract manufacturer of electronic assemblies, certified to IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
Wanted:
Direct Customers
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ACE Apparatebau construction & engineering GmbH
ace Apparatebau produces high-quality equipment from very demanding materials for a wide range of industries. For several years, it has also been supplying the Chinese market with equipment and a number of Chinese industrial companies are already satisfied customers.
Wanted:
Direct Customers
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Think Beyond Consulting GmbH
Think Beyond is a global service provider for employee development with a measurable impact. The company fully understands business challenges and knows how to address them directly with tailor-made development measures. For more than 17 years, Think Beyond has been building relevant, effective and sustainable L&D structures
Wanted:
Direct Customers
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Find all BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ON OUR WEBSITE
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FRESH VIEW digital: #GreenTechAustria
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Austria is home to market-leading GreenTech pioneers from a wide range of sectors – from waste management and recycling to industrial production and a sophisticated circular economy. They are all united by the goal of using Austrian expertise today for a more sustainable tomorrow.
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Yearbook “AUSTRIAN BUSINESS IN CHINA” 2021 |
Do you want to know more about Austria? Are you interested in connecting with potential Austrian business partners? Download the brand-new edition of “AUSTRIAN BUSINESS IN CHINA”!
This is one of the most important publications illustrating the depth and width of Austrian-Chinese business relations. In addition to facts and figures on Austria and its economic landscape, it includes the profiles of numerous Austrian companies with activities in China. The bilingual publication (English/Chinese) is as a download.
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SERVUS Hong Kong II/ Austria and the Pearl of the Orient |
A Sequel to the First Random Visual Walk Down Memory Lane.
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Open Position - Market Research Officer
Join our ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Team in Hong Kong and help us support Austrian companies doing business in the region and to promote Austria as a business location. You will become a member of a small, multi-cultural team. Our office is located in Central Hong Kong. Cantonese and English skills are necessary.
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Austrian Business Community China
WeChat ID: AustrianBusinessCommunityChina
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ABA INVEST IN AUSTRIA (in Chinese)
WeChat ID: ABA 投资奥地利
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Study in Austria (in Chinese)
WeChat ID: STUDY_IN_AUSTRIA
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Austrian Wine (in Chinese)
WeChat ID: AustrianWine
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Study in Austria (bilingual)
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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA, with its network of over 100 offices abroad, is Austria’s official trade promotion agency. Under the auspices of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber WKO, ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA enables Austrian companies to become more international, by either supporting their export or import activities, setting up operations abroad or getting access to the latest innovation trends. For international companies, ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA is a trusted source for doing business with Europe and Austria and introducing them to reliable Austrian business partners.
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