Economic journal of Spain's foreign business
Spain is strengthening its institutional presence in the United States with the opening of a new Economic and Commercial Office in Boston. The initiative, promoted by ICEX and the State Secretariat for Trade, aims to connect Spanish companies with the innovation ecosystem of New England.
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.
The Valencian regional government has allocated more than €5,5 million in direct aid to 137 companies in the region to revitalize their international business plans. This extraordinary measure aims to mitigate the impact of the 2024 DANA storm and strengthen their competitiveness in global markets.
The Chamber of Commerce's Business School presents its revamped training program for professionals, management teams, and companies. The new programs address the major challenges facing the business sector, combining digital transformation, the integration of artificial intelligence, and compliance with ESG criteria through study formats that are 100% adapted to… Read more
The Galician Ministry of Economy, Industry and Innovation, headed by María Jesús Lorenzana, held a working meeting with the top representatives of Galicia's business confederations. The aim was to strengthen collaboration to boost the competitiveness of SMEs and the self-employed, as well as to coordinate strategies for attracting investment.
The General Council of Administrative Managers has requested the Government to review the implementation of VERI*FACTU and electronic invoicing. The organization is calling for proportionate regulation based on tax risk to prevent new technological obligations from stifling the self-employed and micro-enterprises.
The finalists for the 11th DHL Atlas Awards, which recognize excellence in internationalization, have been announced. A prestigious jury, including representatives from ICEX and Cesce, will deliberate to select the winners in key categories such as innovation, sustainability, and e-commerce.
The state-owned company COFIDES has successfully completed the investment phase of the FOCO and FIS funds, committing the full €2.400 billion allocated by the Recovery Plan. This management has enabled the mobilization of over €8.600 billion across 65 strategic projects for Spain's economic and social transformation.
ICEX will bring together executives from leading water management companies in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Mexico in Madrid on September 28. The in-person event aims to present business and collaboration opportunities for Spanish companies in this region with high growth potential.
The PRIVEL 2026 trade fair, organized by IFEMA MADRID and Alimarket in collaboration with ICEX, will bring together more than 50 leading distribution groups from 30 countries in Madrid on November 4th and 5th. The aim is to boost exports of Spanish private label brands.
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