Economic journal of Spain's foreign business
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Spanish technology company Indra has completed the commissioning of four air traffic control centers in Argentina, India, Indonesia, and Peru in the same week. This milestone reinforces its capacity to execute simultaneous critical projects and modernize airspace management internationally.
The US payments giant Mastercard is considering selling a majority stake in its payments infrastructure subsidiary Vocalink. The decision comes amid increasing scrutiny from UK regulators, signaling a potential strategic retreat from a key market.
Chile is consolidating its position as one of the most stable and attractive destinations for foreign direct investment in Latin America. For Spanish companies, the South American country represents a strategic platform for long-term growth, based on legal certainty, sectoral convergence, and the renewal of bilateral regulatory frameworks with the European Union… Read more
Choosing a logistics operator is a strategic decision that can significantly impact the efficiency, flexibility, and continuity of a supply chain. In a context where companies operate with more channels, face higher service demands, and experience greater pressure on deadlines, simply comparing rates, geographic coverage, or capacity is insufficient. Read more
The technology company Inology completes its integration into the European software group Forterro, a strategic move that boosts the internationalization and innovation capacity of its solutions Tickelia, Nubhora and Marino, which are launching a new visual identity.
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has revised its estimates for global oil demand growth in 2026 downwards, a sign that analysts interpret as an indicator of global economic weakening. This trend projects a complex scenario for open economies like Spain's, which faces lower energy costs in exchange for a potential contraction in its export markets.
London and Bern are finalizing a trade agreement focused on the services sector, which includes a significant relaxation of visa restrictions for skilled professionals. The measure, which will also facilitate access for British travelers to automated gates at Swiss airports, strengthens a key financial corridor outside the European Union and creates new competitive opportunities for Spanish companies in the sector.
In 2026, Colombian tax authorities issued a new ruling clarifying the taxation of digital services provided by foreign companies. The measure expands upon the concept of Significant Economic Presence (SEP), introduced in Law 2277 of 2022, and aims to strengthen oversight of the digital economy.
Danish shipping giant Maersk has announced the resumption of its WAF6 service through the Red Sea, marking a further step in the gradual return of shipping lines to the strategic Suez Canal route. This decision anticipates potential cost and time reductions for supply chains between Asia, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean.
The National Accreditation Entity (ENAC) has published its 2025 Activity Report, revealing 3% growth in the accreditation system. This progress strengthens access for Spanish products and services to more than 120 international markets, within the context of a global system reorganization.
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