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Wirtschaft Mazedoniens - Економија на Македонија - Economy of Macedonia (Rep. of)

New textile factory opens in Valandovo Macedonia


Macedonia's Vice Premier and Finance Minister Zoran Stavreski attended the opening of a new facility of textile company "Dokatekstil" in Valandovo industrial zone "Rabrovo Macedonia" on Saturday.
"We put into use the first Dokatekstil plant one year ago, opening 250 jobs. Today we are here again to put into operation a new facility that opens 100 additional jobs. This demonstrates that the Government's efforts, both in local and national terms, together with the proper investors, result in real solutions, investments and jobs", said Stavreski.
According to him, the Government would continue to assist the private sector, helping investors in achieving their plans.
Investor Toni Pandev thanked the central and local authorities for their assistance, adding he would continue to invest in the training of employees and new equipment.
Valandovo Mayor Nikolce Curlinovski said the investment confirmed that Rabrovo industrial zone was the municipality's capital project, whereas Dokatekstil provided outstanding contribution in the fight against unemployment in the area.
The total Dokatekstil investment is worth EUR 2,5 million. Government
 
Macedonian economic growth topic in regional media



News for economic growth of the Macedonian economy in the first half of 2013 by 3.4 % strongly resonated in the region.

The Anadolu Agency reported the news, which was published in almost all major portals in Croatia and BiH. Titles like “Growing exports to the EU”, “Macedonia with 3.7 % growth next year” flooded regional portals informs Leader.
Presenting the National Bank forecasts for next year, the Governor Dimitar Bogov said that the economy in the second half of this year would grow by 3.3 %.

- Our economy is small, open and export –based, while two- thirds of the production is exported to EU. Due to that 90 % of our export depend on the situation in Europe, but fortunately the situation in the EU continues, said yesterday Bogov, adding that next year is expected to have growth of 3.7 % and to reduce inflation by 2 %. He added that in 2014 is expected growth in exports, while for 2015 the economy will grow by 4.4 %.

 
Tunisian company to build factory near Kavadarci PDF Print E-mail
Sunday, 24 November 2013


Tunisian company, partner of Germany's Dräxlmaier, intends to build a plant in Kavadarci, Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski told reporters on Sunday.


"The company representatives have already visited Macedonia and according to their statements thus far it is certain that the Tunisian company will come to the country to manufacture certain parts for Dräxlmaier", Gruevski said during his visit to Kavadarci region.


The PM said he couldn't reveal the company's name yet.


"The Tunisians are Dräxlmaier's business partners, and open own factories wherever Dräxlmaier does in favor of reducing the transportation costs," Gruevski said.


He also announced that a UAE investor would built a fruit distribution center in Resen.


This center will give momentum to the agriculture in Prespa region, bolstering the export of apples and other fruits, especially in the Middle-East countries, the PM said.
 
Macedonia and Hungary increase trade


06.12.2013


Macedonia and Hungary this year in times of crisis recorded an increase in trade in the first nine months estimated at half a million dollars. In general, Macedonia also recorded a 20% increase in export for the same period.
This was stated by Minister of Economy Valon Saraqini at the second session of the Macedonian-Hungarian mixed inter-governmental commission on business cooperation held Wednesday in Skopje.
"It has to be emphasized that in times of crisis when the countries in the region experienced a drop in trade, Macedonia recorded a significant increase and not only with Hungary. Macedonia's export for the first nine months of 2013 compared to the same period in 2012 rose by nearly 20%," stated Saraqini.
The trade growth with Hungary came as a result of several organized meetings and a business forum, including several agreements signed by the countries, according to him.
Saraqini co-chaired the second session of the mixed inter-governmental commission with Peter Szijjarto - state secretary for foreign policy and international trade at the Hungarian PM's office.
The premiers of Macedonia and Hungary on Thursday in Skopje will open a business forum that is expected to bring together Macedonian and Hungarian companies in a bid to discuss ways for business cooperation, it was announced at the event.
State secretary Szijjarto speaking from a political point of view urged Macedonia's EU integration process to be accelerated. "With respect to this issue, Macedonia can count on Hungary's support."
Referring to economic cooperation, he said it was being realized according to plan adding that cooperation contracts were to be signed tomorrow in the field of water management, tourism, trade and education.
The Macedonia-Hungarian mixed inter-governmental commission will hold its next session in 2014.
 
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