Economic journal of Spain's foreign business
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The performance of the Korean stock market is largely driven by its two largest companies, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, which together account for approximately two-thirds of the MSCI Korea index. While sustained excess demand for memory chips produced by both companies is expected in the near future, some doubts remain… Read more
The public company SODERCAN, in collaboration with ICEX, has convened a virtual event on August 26 to promote the participation of Cantabrian companies in Hannover Messe 2027. This edition is key, as Spain will be the Guest of Honor, offering unprecedented visibility.
Minor Hotels posted a recurring profit of €73 million in the second quarter of 2026, a 2% increase, driven by strong performance in Europe and the Americas. The hotel group is accelerating its international expansion with the signing of 20 new management contracts, reinforcing its asset-rights growth strategy.
Ferrovial has announced its decision to delist from Euronext Amsterdam. This strategic move follows the success of its initial public offering on the Nasdaq in the United States and the high concentration of trading in its shares in the Spanish and US markets.
Since August 12, 2026, Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste has been in force, altering the definitions of 'manufacturer' and 'producer'. This change requires Spanish companies, especially those in the fruit and vegetable sector, to reassess their registration in the Register of Product Producers and their legal responsibilities.
The Spanish multinational automotive components company, Gestamp, has opened its eighth factory in Brazil, located in Piracicaba (São Paulo). This investment reinforces its commitment to a strategic market where its sales have grown by more than 80% in the last five years.
COFIDES has granted an €8 million loan to Corporación Empresarial Congalsa for the acquisition of Lenger Seafoods Vietnam. The transaction aims to secure the supply of key raw materials and boost the Galician group's competitiveness in European markets.
Andalusia has registered a historic record in its exports to China, reaching €918 million in the first five months of the year. This milestone represents a year-on-year growth of 64% and positions the region as the national leader, accounting for 27,1% of total Spanish sales to the Asian giant.
Brazil's Chamber of Deputies has approved the creation of the Export Credit Fund (FCE), a financial instrument designed to protect its companies in a context of increasing trade volatility. The measure, which now awaits presidential approval, intensifies competitive pressure on Spanish exports in key markets.
Meliá Hotels International is reinforcing its expansion strategy in the luxury segment with the signing of a new property in Lerici, Italy. Through a franchise agreement with SoGes Group, the Spanish hotel chain will debut on the Ligurian Riviera with its The Meliá Collection brand, with an opening planned within the next 24 months.
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