Economic journal of Spain's foreign business
Archive image of the presentation of Cantabria's First Internationalization Plan: Comprehensive Strategy for Promoting Regional Foreign Trade. Through the new website of the First Internationalization Plan 2025-2028, the region offers personalized pathways, centralizes inter-institutional support services, and showcases real-world success stories in order to increase… Read more
INTERNATIONALIZATION OF THE AGRI-FOOD SECTOR The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) and the employers' association FEPEX have renewed their strategic agreement for the period 2026-2027. This alliance aims to consolidate the international business of Spanish fruits, vegetables, and live plants through participation in key trade fairs, focusing on… Read more
Image: CEOE TOWARDS THE XVI IBERO-AMERICAN BUSINESS MEETING IN MADRID A high-level delegation comprised of representatives from the Ibero-American Business Council (CEIB) and the CEOE (Spanish Confederation of Employers' Organizations) has carried out a busy institutional agenda in Santiago, Chile. The mission's objective was to consolidate internationalization and strategic alliances between the two countries, as well as… Read more
ECONOMIC RELATIONS AND STRATEGIC ALLIANCES The finance ministers of both countries, Carlos Cuerpo and Rachel Reeves, signed a key agreement in Brussels that will deepen the exchange of services, protect strategic investments, and promote the growth of SMEs through the use of artificial intelligence. The First Vice-President of… Read more
INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT OVERVIEW IN 2026 A new report by IE University and ICEX reveals a paradigm shift in the behavior of global sovereign capital: although the number of transactions has decreased by 17%, the economic volume invested has skyrocketed by 91%. The investment ecosystem is focusing on impact, with… Read more
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
ICEX and the Spanish Economic and Commercial Office in Caracas are organizing a virtual conference on July 14 to analyze the new business landscape in Venezuela. The event will address the opportunities and risks for Spanish companies following the changes initiated in 2026 and the recent earthquake that affected the country.
Image: Mtech Group SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION The Madrid-based company, specializing in electrical engineering and consulting, has completed over 800 projects worldwide thanks to a track record of more than 25 years marked by innovation, sustained growth, and a strong industrial capacity. The Single Window for Internationalization (VUI) continues its work… Read more
Six startups from Peru, Chile, and Mexico, specializing in energy, biotechnology, and fintech, presented their projects at Alhambra Venture 2026. The initiative, supported by ICEX's Rising UP in Spain program, aims to facilitate their entry into the Spanish and European markets.
The Community of Madrid held a strategic meeting with representatives of the US audiovisual industry to explore new avenues for collaboration. The goal is to solidify the region's position as a key hub for international filming and productions.
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