Foreign company 18-02-2026

The International Business Daily
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2026

José Manuel Albares welcomes the new US ambassador to strengthen the bilateral agenda

The Minister of Foreign Affairs has coordinated with Benjamin Leon Jr. the key points of strategic cooperation and the strengthening of trade ties between Spain and the US administration.

Strategic News

[AI and Global FDI]

The rise of AI is driving global FDI amid critical crises in the Caribbean

Global foreign direct investment grows by 14%, driven by data centers, contrasting with the paralysis in Cuba and Haiti.

[Spanish Wine Competitiveness]

Spain boosts wine competitiveness in the face of agreements with India and Mercosur

Ana Rodríguez highlights the role of the wine sector as a benchmark of quality in the new EU trade agreements.

[WTO Digital Trade]

The WTO approves integrating small economies into digital trade

Key agreement for CM14 aimed at improving global participation through border facilitation and logistics.

[Pennsylvania Chemical Sector]

Pennsylvania consolidates its import surplus with a rebound in pharmaceuticals

Record figures in the import of chemical and pharmaceutical products were recorded by the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.

[Morocco Multilateral Market]

Morocco: Opportunities in the Multilateral Market

The World Bank and the African Development Bank are leading active development projects in the Alawite country.

[Cargoboard Logistics]

Cargoboard's logistics activity in Iberia jumps by 87%.

Record growth driven by digitalization and the Spain-Germany transport corridor.

Events

[Cesce Conference Agenda]

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Cesce Country Risk Conference: A Look at the Global South

Analysis of instability and strategic opportunities in Latin America and Africa.

[Cesce Innovation Agenda]

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Cesce's new transactional system as an engine of innovation

Conference at IFEMA on cutting-edge architecture and 360º customer experience.

[WEConnect Agenda]

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

WEConnect International presentation in Valencia

Connecting Valencian businesswomen with multinational supply chains.

[Agenda Workshop on Fees]

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Tariff Preferences 2026: Practical Workshop in Madrid

Strategies to optimize the application of rules of origin and reduce tariff costs.

[AI Sales Workshop Agenda]

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

AI applied to international sales in Valencia

Intelligent prospecting and strategic segmentation of foreign markets with AI.

[Logistics Forum Agenda]

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

II Forum on talent and logistics profiles in Zaragoza

Debate on the new challenges of attracting and retaining young talent in logistics.

Companies around the world

[Satellite and PLD Space]

Sateliot and PLD Space seal the first Spanish private space mission

Commercial agreement for the deployment of satellites using the MIURA 5 rocket in 2027.

[STRUGAL Lisbon]

STRUGAL opens its new Gallery in Lisbon

New state-of-the-art 170 square meter center in the creative district of Santos for Portuguese professionals.

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