Economic journal of Spain's foreign business
The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) has reached an agreement with FedEx Trade Networks to provide free access to its global tariff database, WorldTariff. The tool, which covers 178 countries, aims to facilitate export operations for companies based in Japan.
Internationalization and diversification towards the Asian market. The region, already the fourth Spanish autonomous community with the highest investment from the Asian country, is preparing to capitalize on the imminent European trade agreement. The reduction of tariffs and the opening of a market of 1.500 billion consumers promise multimillion-dollar savings and new opportunities… Read more
The fruit and vegetable company SanLucar has acquired a majority stake in the US-based Twin River Berries. This strategic alliance aims to consolidate the Spanish firm's expansion in the North American and Asian markets, combining local production with a global supply chain.
Luxinnovation, Luxembourg's national innovation agency, and the Dubai Internet City technology hub have formalized a strategic alliance. The agreement aims to boost cross-border collaboration and facilitate the expansion of technology companies between the European and Middle Eastern markets.
BILATERAL MEETING IN MADRID The Spanish Chamber of Commerce, ICEX, and CEOE are organizing a high-level meeting on July 13 to strengthen trade and investment ties between the two nations, taking advantage of the Asian delegation's institutional visit to Madrid. This meeting will be held in anticipation of the upcoming official visit to Spain by… Read more
The Port Authority of Santander presented its logistical capabilities, particularly in vehicle traffic, to the Chinese ambassador, Yao Jing. The aim is to establish new avenues of collaboration and position the Cantabrian port as a strategic partner for the Asian market.
The Government of Cantabria, through SODERCAN and in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce, is organizing a conference on July 7th to explain the key aspects of the trade agreement between the European Union and India. The event, aimed at businesses, will include a presentation from the Ministry of Economy and a case study of an industrial success story.
The Olive Oil World Congress analyzes the double transformation of the olive oil sector: demand is growing in markets such as the US, Brazil and Asia-Pacific, while the production structure in the Iberian Peninsula is becoming concentrated due to costs, leading to the closure of 500 olive mills in ten years, according to IOC experts and strategic consultants.
The European Commission has launched an antidumping investigation into imports of alkaline manganese dioxide batteries from China. The aim is to determine whether unfair trade practices are harming the EU industry.
Leighton Asia, a subsidiary of CIMIC Group, has been awarded the contract to modernize the Sha Tin Transfer Station in Hong Kong. The project, valued at AU$272 million, aims to extend the lifespan of a key waste management infrastructure in the region, which will remain operational during the works.
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