Poland's branding in need of polishing
Updated: 2014-05-26 07:12
By Wang Chao and Zhong Nan (China Daily)
|
|||||||||
"For example, few people know that Poland is the sixth-largest cosmetics manufacturer in Europe, and the products are sold to 160 countries."
|
Polish amber, sometimes called "gold from the Baltic Sea", accounts for more than 70 percent of the amber sold in the world. Poland estimates that more than 40 percent of these products are sold in Asia.
In Poland, 60 percent of the amber products are made by small and medium-sized businesses, and the number of people working in the industry in the country has grown from 500 in 1990 to more than 10,000 last year, Iwanicka says.
Pharmaceuticals is another fast-growing industry in Poland. Official figures show there are more than 140 pharmaceutical companies in the country and 111 institutes dedicated to research and development. Over the past eight years, exports of pharmaceutical products have risen about 30 percent a year, Iwanicka says.
The industry has become so prominent in Poland that pharmaceutical studies have become a highly popular subject choice among young Poles enrolling at universities.
"We hope Chinese and Polish companies can form partnerships in jewelry, bio-technology, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, machinery and food industries," says a statement from the Polish Ministry of Economy.
As the Chinese government calls for rejuvenation of the Silk Road, Iwanicka sees a good opportunity for China and Poland to strengthen their business bonds.
- US president pays surprise visit to Afghanistan
- Forum discusses strategies to realize Africa's promise
- South America is prime market for Chinese automakers
- Brazil names winners for 'Bridge' finals
- 37,000 US flags planted in Boston for Memorial Day
- The multibillion-dollar house that Jack built
- Highlights of New York Forum Africa
- Obama picks Director of OMB, new Secretary of HUD
Most Viewed
Editor's Picks
Turning Africa's resources into rewards |
Long march to end employment bias |
Missing 'bracelet' sets safety alarm bells ringing |
Hidden dangers, ruined lives |
Meeting mummy in the valley of the giants |
The city that's not forbidden, just avoided |
Today's Top News
Obama pays surprised visit to Afghanistan
Children from China enroll in US summer academic camps
Senator to renew gun control push
Obama pledges to uphold 'sacred trust' with veterans
22 dead in south China rainstorms
7 dead in drive-by shooting in California
US cyber-scoundrelism to backfire
Van Gogh, Monet works going to US
US Weekly
Geared to go |
The place to be |