Economic journal of Spain's foreign business
British firm Moneycorp, specializing in foreign exchange risk management and international payments, has opened a new office in Valencia. The operation, advised by Invest in Valencia, comes during a record-breaking six months for investment in the city, with more than €35 million.
International logistics operator Dachser Iberia has finalized the acquisition of Transportes Agraz Hermanos, its long-standing partner in Albacete. The operation aims to strengthen the multinational's own network in Castilla-La Mancha, a key region for logistics connections between the Iberian Peninsula and Europe.
Luxury real estate firm Walter Haus reveals that international buyers now account for 30% of the prime residential market in Spain. With an average investment of €2 to €5 million, this profile prioritizes investment in primary residences over second homes, mainly in Madrid, Barcelona, and the Costa Brava.
The President of the Regional Government, Alfonso Fernández Mañueco, inaugurated the new aluminum cylinder head plant of Horse Powertrain, which will create 150 jobs. The investment strengthens the local supply chain and the region's role as a technological leader in the automotive industry.
The Galician Regional Government (Xunta de Galicia), through the Galician Institute for Economic Promotion (Igape), highlights the region's industrial strength and innovative ecosystem as key factors in attracting investment. At the 'A Toxa 2026 Meeting', opportunities in strategic sectors and support mechanisms for businesses were detailed.
The multinational digital services company Var Group has announced the acquisition of Valencia-based Solver Machine Learning, a company specializing in AI and data analytics. With this acquisition, the Italian firm strengthens its presence in the Iberian market and advances its strategy to create a leading European center of excellence in artificial intelligence.
The Mexican multinational Cemex, a leader in construction materials, has opened its new corporate offices in the Community of Madrid. This opening marks a decisive step in the company's growth and expansion strategy in the European market, strengthening the investment axis between Mexico and Spain.
FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT AND BILATERAL RELATIONS Despite international geopolitical uncertainty, Asian businesses show absolute confidence in the Iberian market: 97% of Chinese companies based in the country plan to maintain or increase their capital investment throughout 2026. The second edition of a comprehensive… Read more
Submer Group will invest over €1.000 billion in the former Ercros plant in Flix, Catalonia, to build a sustainable AI data center. The project, developed by its subsidiary Rubix Data Centers, aims to strengthen Europe's sovereign digital infrastructure and create up to 150 skilled jobs.
Attracting Foreign Investment to the Automotive Sector: The arrival of a car carrier at the Port of Ferrol marks the start of the multinational's logistics trials in the autonomous community. This milestone represents the beginning of a strategic project that will inject an initial investment of €200 million and generate approximately… Read more
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