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More skilled workers heading for Denmark

Written by lisa on February 27, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Denmark has seen a massive increase in highly skilled foreign workers in recent years, a new report has shown. According to fresh figures from the Danish Immigration Service (Udlændingestyrelsen), the number of educated people immigrating to Denmark from abroad has increase five-fold in the last two decades. Only 3,000 skilled non-EU foreigners entered the country for work between 1991 and 1995, but between 2006 and 2010 the figure skyrocketed to more than 15,000.

Experts say the phenomenon is largely the result of relaxed immigration policies for those possessing desirable skill sets. Advocacy groups also say that such workers are major contributors to the country’s economy and do little to burden the government and social systems.

Rasmus Højbjerg Jacobsen from the Centre for Economic and Business Research in Copenhagen told the Politiken newspaper that skilled workers typically reside in Denmark for about eight years and bring nearly DKK 2 million (EUR 268,000) to the economy during that timeframe. Read more »

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Skilled workers streaming into Denmark

Written by lisa on February 21, 2013 · Leave a Comment

The number of educated workers coming to the country for jobs has increased fivefold since the early 1990s.

The stream of skilled workers is largely due to special clauses in the immigration laws that allow for educated workers who already have jobs to enter the country easier. Between 1991 and 1995, figures from Immigration Service (Udlændingestyrelsen) show that just over 3,000 workers were in the country under special job schemes. Between 2006 and 2010, that number spiked to over 15,000 and the trend continued in 2011 and 2012, with more than 8,500 permits being issued to highly-skilled foreign workers over those two years. If the trend continues, over 20,000 workers from outside of the EU will be adding to the country’s brain power by 2015.

Business leaders called the growing numbers good news for the Danish economy. Industry advocacy organisation Dansk Industri (DI) said the foreign workers make Denmark more competitive in the world marketplace. Read more »

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Y-Axis Overseas Career launches X! Travel Club

Written by lisa on September 22, 2012 · Leave a Comment

HYDERABAD: As part of its travel experience, integration strategy to serve multi needs, city-based career and immigration consultant Y-Axis Overseas Careers today announced the launch of X! Travel Club, a multi-brand one-stop overseas travel consulting store here.

X! Travel Club – offers ” X! Tailor-Made Holidays” which are personalised Holiday packages that allows customers to express what they want to experience and XTC would create a holiday package from start to finish, Xavier Augustin, Co-Founder of X! Travel Club told reporters.

Unlike typical packages there are no deadlines, no deposits and not many conditions. The holiday is created around the central assumption that every client’s travel needs are different and unique. Even if a couple is travelling, both of them have their own tastes and preferences and would like a holiday where both can enjoy, he added.

Y-Axis is upbeat about its new X! Travel Club concept specifically targeted to the Indian ‘Customised Travel’ Class with its Multi Brand format. With an expected 50 million Indians opting to travel abroad by 2020 from the current level of 16 million, X! Travel Club expects substantial customer footprints for its services, Xavier said.

Y-Axis plans to expands this service in 8 cities in the next 18 months, he added.

21 SEPTEMBER, 2012

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/services/travel/y-axis-overseas-career-launches-x-travel-club/articleshow/16491729.cms

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Y-Axis to invest Rs 20 cr for expansion

Written by lisa on September 22, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Y-Axis, a Hyderabad-based overseas career consultant, is planning to invest Rs 20 crore to expand its operation across India over the next 12 months.

Launching its X! Travel Club, a multi-brand one-stop overseas travel consulting travel store, at Hyderabad, Sabina Xavier, co-founder and chief operating officer of Y-Axis, said, “We have lined up investments to set up eight such stores across the country over the next 12-18 months, and to increase our brand presence through aggressive advertising and marketing.”

X! Travel Club focuses on building strengths in providing new experiences like yachting, golf, cruise holidays, caravans, around the world across Singapore, Malyasia,Thailand, Dubai, Egypt, London, Istanbul, etc. “We are upbeat about the new travel club concept that is targeted at the Indian customised travel class,” she said.

“With an expected 50 million Indians opting to travel abroad by 2020 from the current level of 16 million, the travel club expects substantial customer footprints for its services,” said.

Currently, Y-Axis s operational across 20 company owned office in India with 500 trained travel experts. Currently, it gets travel related 20,000 enquiries per month.

Itishree Samal

September 21, 2012

http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/y-axis-to-invest-rs-20-cr-for-expansion-/187867/o

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Denmark growing stronger internationally

Written by lisa on August 21, 2012 · Leave a Comment

A tiny island of hope may be developing in the middle of the current sea of lousy economic news.

Denmark appears to be growing stronger when it comes to competing with other countries. For years, high wages and low productivity have caused the country to lag behind its foreign competitors, but it now seems to be making up some lost ground, according to the latest figures from the Business and Growth Ministry.

“I do not want to be overly optimistic, but there are cautiously positive signs that we may be able to celebrate,” the business and growth minister, Ole Sohn (Socialistisk Folkeparti), told Politiken newspaper.

Wages have been rising faster in Sweden and Germany than in Denmark, and a combination of those smaller wage increases coupled with higher productivity in Danish companies has strengthened the country’s competitiveness and helped to snare a larger share of export markets.

“Danish competitiveness has been deteriorating since the late 1990s, but we are less inclined to notice competitiveness during good times,” said Sohn.

Sohn said that productivity first started to turn around in 2009.

“Companies have cut back on things that were not productive and made wage agreements that are lower than those in the countries we normally compare ourselves to,” said Sohn.

Sohn said that businesses need to assist the government in developing economic policies that create international trust in Denmark. He said that focusing on things like early retirement and tax reform would strengthen the economy.

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Denmark’s 4 development priorities

Written by lisa on July 5, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Minister for Development Cooperation Christian Friis Bach unveiled Denmark’s new development cooperation strategy

Combating poverty, promoting human rights and stimulating growth are at the heart of Denmark’s new development cooperation strategy.

The new strategy, unveiled Tuesday (July 3), is “ambitious and full of optimism” but also “realistic,” Minister for Development Cooperation Christian Friis Bach said. Africa will continue to be the main focus of its development cooperation.

Denmark’s four priority areas are: human rights and democracy, green growth, social progress, and stability and protection.

Human rights and democracy

Denmark aims to promote freedom of expression, good governance, transparency and accountability. It will strengthen the capacity of governments to manage public funds to fight corruption and deliver effective public service.

It also pledges to “work actively” to promote gender equality, reduce discrimination against women and ensure their reproductive rights as well as their right to own land.

“A country where women do not contribute to development on an equal footing with men is denying itself a valuable resource,” the document notes.

Green growth and social progress

Denmark will help increase developing countries’ income and production while at the same time ensure the proper use and sustainable management of natural resources.

Denmark will also work with various development actors to provide equal access to quality social services in developing countries, with a strong focus on health and education. It will support countries’ social sectors through budget support and multilateral interventions.

Stability and protection

Denmark aims to strengthen the capacity of countries to avoid conflicts, and will prioritize countries recovering from fragility. It will also strengthen the resilience of groups and communities, help prevent food insecurity through social protection schemes, and work to build stronger national and international disaster preparedness systems to mitigate the effects of a disaster.

Denmark also plans to channel support through regional and multilateral organizations working at the country level in fragile states to ensure coherence in policy and interventions.

Further, the European nation aims to seek partnerships with new development actors that share its common interests, engage the private sector to meet its objectives and focus efforts on poorest countries where it can “best” make a difference and achieve greater results.

Bach said successful development cooperation benefits not just people striving for a better life, but also Denmark. It provides peace, fewer refugees, new investments and opportunities, and combats crime and climate change.

Jenny Lei Ravelo

4 July 2012

http://www.devex.com/en/news/denmark-s-4-development-priorities/78602?source=ArticleHomepage_Center_1

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Chinese President Creates 5.000 New Danish Jobs

Written by lisa on June 25, 2012 · Leave a Comment

The Chinese President visited Denmark last week and during the visit a lot of contracts were signed. Now The Danish Foreign Ministry has done some calculations, and according to them, the contracts will create 5.000 new jobs in Denmark.

The visit from President Hu Jintaos has been very fruitful and the numbers released by the Danish Foreign Ministry are highly welcomed by the Danish Trade and Investment Minister, Pia Olsen Dyhr.

“It’s important that we are getting more jobs out of our cooperation with China, and with the new deals we will export more to China, which will make our companies stronger,” says Pia Olsen Dyhr to Danish newspaper Information.

According to the Danish Foreign Ministry the 5.000 new Jobs in Denmark are to be created over the next few years, where the government is aiming to double the export to China from the current level of 2 billion euro a year to 4 billion euro.

“It is of the greatest importance that we increase the export to China. More than 70 percent of our current export is in Europe, but the growth will happen in China the coming years,” says Pia Olsen Dyhr to Information.

Dennis Krog

22 June 2012

http://www.scandasia.com/viewNews.php?coun_code=dk&news_id=10798

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More permanent residence permits being granted

Written by lisa on June 14, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Politicians disagree over the reasons for a sharp increase in residence permits being granted in the first three months of 2012

Bødskov welcomes a more efficient and transparent immigration policy to Denmark

The government is promising less immigration bureaucracy after dropping the heavily criticised points-system for residence.

The number of permanent residence applications granted had slowed to a crawl after the previous government increasingly tightened immigration laws during the decade it was in power. But under the Socialdemokraterne-led government, which took office at the end of last year, those laws have become more lenient, and as a result more have applied for permanent stay in Denmark.

In the first three months of 2012, Udlændingestyrelsen, the national immigration authority, granted 313 permits, compared with 578 permits granted in all of 2011. This is despite the number of applications remaining largely the same for both periods.

Peter Skaarup, who is the deputy leader of the anti-immigration Dansk Folkeparti, which was one of the parties behind the immigration reforms, suggested that the new number was a result of the point systems implemented in 2010 and 2011 beginning to pay off.

“A permanent residence permit is not something one should easily be able to obtain,” Skaarup told Berlingske newspaper. “There are definitely a number of foreigners that only come for shorter periods and will go back home when more peaceful times returns to their homelands.”

The justice minister, Morten Bødskov (Socialdemokraterne), indicated that he found the point-system to be cumbersome and was pleased that the new process had been streamlined.

“The point system was unreasonable and incredibly bureaucratic and that’s why we are getting rid of it,” Bødskov told Berlingske newspaper. “And sure, the new rules may take some time to efficiently take hold, but the point system required too much administration and instead we are creating a clear foundation with more transparency.”

The relaxed family reunification regulations, which set the guidelines for those seeking to bring spouses or other family members to live in Denmark, took effect on May 15, and the law involving permanent residence cases is due to be ratified within the next few weeks.

Udlændingestyrelsen expects the number of applications to continue to increase, from 2,400 in the first half of 2012 to 3,600 in the second half of 2012, while 2013 is expected to yield 7,200 applications.

The number of applications granted is also expected to increase, but despite this, Denmark continues to have some of the EU’s toughest immigration laws.

Christian Wenande

11 June 2012

http://www.cphpost.dk/news/national/more-permanent-residence-permits-being-granted

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Changes to Denmark’s policy on reuniting families

Written by lisa on May 30, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Recently, a new bill passed in Denmark’s parliament has made immigration easier for spouses of Danish citizens and immigrants in Denmark. The new rules apply for all applications submitted from 15 May 2012.

Policy changes

Overall, the changes will make it easier for immigrant spouses to apply for family reunification in Denmark. The changes include:

  • The application fee is being removed. Therefore, applications for family unification and applications for extension of residence permit or permanent residency on the grounds of family unification can be submitted without paying an application fee. This includes all applications from spouses, cohabiting partners, registered partners, children or on the grounds of other family ties.
  • The immigration test will be abolished and replaced by a new test in Danish language, which the applicant has to complete 6 months after they have been granted a Danish residence permit. The test is still being developed and is expected to come into force on 1 January 2013.
  • The attachment requirement is the criteria necessary to determine that the couple has a strong attachment to Denmark. Previously, the rules required the immigrant applicant to have visited Denmark at least two times and complete a course in Danish on language level A1. This has been abolished. Now, the attachment requirement does not apply if the spouse in Denmark has held Danish citizenship for more than 26 years. The previous limit was 28 years. If the person living in Denmark is not a citizen or was not born here, then the couple’s combined connection to Denmark must be greater than their combined connection to another country. Things taken into account in this case include:
    • how long the spouse living in Denmark has lived there,
    • whether one or both of you have family or other acquaintances in Denmark,
    • whether one or both of you have a child under the age of 18 living in Denmark, and
    • how well you and your spouse/partner speak Danish.

Requirements for reunification between spouses

The requirements for reunification between spouses are as follows:

  • The marriage or registered partnership must be recognized by Danish law.
  • If the couple is not legally married or registered partners, the relationship must be of a permanent and lasting nature, and normally the couple must have lived together for at least 18 months at a shared address. If the couple is not married or registered partners, the spouse must assume full responsibility for supporting the applicant.
  • The applicant must pass the test in Danish language 6 months after having obtained a residence permit.
  • The spouse must be able to support him/herself and the applicant, meaning that they have not received public assistance for the past three years prior to the application being submitted.
  • Both partners must be at least 24 years old.
  • The couple must have at least DKK 50.000 (£5,385) in their bank account.
  • The spouse in Denmark must hold a Danish residence permit granted on the grounds of asylum or Protected Status or have held a permanent Danish residence permit for the past three years or more.

If you are granted a residence permit on the grounds of family reunification, you also have the right to work in Denmark. After several years you can apply for permanent residency.

29 May 2012

http://www.workpermit.com/news/2012-05-29/europe/changes-to-denmarks-policy-on-reuniting-families.htm

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Denmark ranked one of the best countries for doing business

Written by lisa on May 25, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Renowned World Economic Forum’s ”Enabling Trade Index” ranks Denmark just below Singapore and Hong Kong as the best country for trade in the world.

The index measures to what extent economies have developed institutions, policies, and services facilitating the free flow of goods over borders and to destination.

The report concludes:

“The best-ranked of the Nordics boasts a highly efficient border administration, a well-developed infrastructure, and a business environment that is highly conducive to trade. (..) Denmark is at the forefront when it comes to ICT infrastructure. By the same token, its quality of transport infrastructure is world-class. Also among Denmark’s strengths is the quality of its business environment (4th)”

Minster for Trade and Investment Pia Olsen Dyhr says:

“It is positive that Denmark is again ranked in the global top three as one of the most attractive countries for doing business and conducting trade. We are the best ranked European country. This ranking is among other things a result of our great infrastructure. Both in regard to ICT and internet distribution, but also our general transportation infrastructure, which are obviously important framework conditions for a competitive investment and trade destination.

World Economic Forum is impressed by our border and customs administration which is among the most efficient worldwide. The Danish government actively works to make Denmark even more open for business, for instance by making work permits and visa regulations more flexible, establishing one-stop shops for businesses and their foreign staff, and opening more international schools.”

Denmark as the perfect hub

Copenhagen Airport is the main hub to the Nordic and Baltic countries and the high-quality highway system means swift and easy access to all markets in the Northern European region. Since the opening of the Great Belt Bridge in 1998 and the Øresund Bridge between Denmark and Sweden in 2000, Denmark has been the natural and most efficient gateway to Northern Europe, Scandinavia, and the Baltic area. Moreover, with 75 percent of its exports being shipped by sea, it is no surprise that Denmark has developed a comprehensive port system.

Compare Denmark with Invest in Denmark’s benchmarking tool or read more about the Danish business environment at www.investindk.com

24 May 2012

http://um.dk/en/news/newsdisplaypage/?newsID=BAA07F2C-6C4C-47ED-BA50-4F3B9F911EB3

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