2023-09-30
Despite politics’ focus on demand, no growth no party
The core inflation is expected to remain elevated due to the non-competitive wage growth affecting both demand and costs in the price-setting process.
2023-09-26
Never underestimate how much poverty inflation and rhetoric bring
Poland’s central bank lowered interest rates despite inflation standing at 10%. The zloty immediately lost value against the dollar and the euro.
2023-09-23
The new Business Guide to Latvia: 2023 edition
The new business guide from LIAA helps investors and professionals by integrating into the labour market, local culture, and community.
2023-09-19
When borders are weaponized, the crossing is shut down
Latvia closes one of its two crossing points with Belarus and signed for a purchase of the German medium-range air defence system IRIS-T.
2023-09-16
Manufacturing and sales downturn weights on the wage-price spiral
Inflation will close to 9%, while the low estimates of competitiveness in Germany and Finland deepen the economic uncertainty.
2023-09-12
While energy debate is on fire, no action taken
Coal mines employ nearly 76,000 people, but Poland doesn’t want to miss out on attracting greenfield projects. Elections’ rhetoric is buzzling.
2023-09-09
Lithuania is resilient and competitive, let’s not derail
Vilnius’ economy is predicted to slightly contract this year (-1.4%) before bouncing back (+2.9%) – as long as the focus is on innovation and productivity.
2023-09-05
R&D on the top with Startup House and 5G appliances
Last year, €336,000 was earmarked for innovation and entrepreneurship. While NATO will test augmented- and virtual reality with local 5G.
2023-09-02
There’s no easy nor rapid way out of stagflation
Estonian GDP shrank by 2.9% YoY: about 40% of the value created by companies is intended for export, which since last year has lost competitiveness.
2023-08-29
Education succeeds when gives life to innovation and efficiency
Estonia has the highest educational rankings and its ICT sector is the most competitive in Europe, with appliances on bioengineering and healthcare.