- Luxembourg’s chamber of commerce signed a memorandum of understanding with Henan Civil Aviation Development and Investment Co. (HNCA) which foresees economic seminars, bi-annual matchmakings and other cooperation events. The development of the tourism sector in Luxembourg and in Henan was the main topic in the afternoon. Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce will undertake a ‘Luxembourg Belt and Road mission’ to China in September, with Zhengzhou as the main destination. A Luxembourg-Zhengzhou seminar will be organised on September 13, followed by a B2B matchmaking event with companies from Luxembourg and Henan.
- Cargolux’s Paul Helminger has said that no new financial agreements had been signed, only new memoranda of understanding on increasing fret capacities in Zhengzhou and in Luxembourg.
- Luxembourg police have bought two Tesla cars in a pilot project. The ministry of sustainable development green lighted the acquisition, amounting to €200,000--equivalent to two BMW 5 series, which were initially foreseen.
- Inflation in the Eurozone has remained stable over the past month at 1.3%. It has risen by 1.1% compared to July 2016.