In brief: No Polish Lycos; Steel exports to China; Brau Union beer promotions

Lycos, one of the world's largest Internet companies, has pulled out of its investment in Poland just before launching its portal's Polish version. Lycos has already opened its Moscow office and launched a Russian version of the portal. (Puls Biznesu, p. 4) ... The Stalowa Wola Steelworks (HSW) has increased sales of its products to China. This year machine products valued at $14 million will be exported from Stalowa Wola to China. (Rzeczpospolita, B3) ... Brau Union, an Austrian company holding 6.1% of the Polish beer market, plans to promote Warsaw Breweries' Krolewskie beer and increase its popularity nationwide, while strengthening its regional position through its beer brands Van Pur and Kujawiak. (Puls Biznesu, p. 3) M.T.