Economic journal of Spain's foreign business
DIPLOMATIC AGENDA IN BRUSSELS The Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, José Manuel Albares, has begun a round of high-level meetings in Brussels aimed at consolidating the institutional, migratory, and commercial integration of Ceuta and Melilla within European Union mechanisms. The ministerial agenda includes the permanent deployment… Read more
Madrid will host the XXX Ibero-American Summit on November 4 and 5, 2026, a key forum that will bring together 22 countries to address strategic challenges in sustainability, inclusion and digitalization, consolidating ties between Europe and Latin America.
The World Trade Organization will hold its Public Forum 2026 from September 15 to 17 in Geneva. Under the theme "Driving the Future," the event will feature 113 sessions focusing on the strategic role of trade in services for global development.
Ireland is strengthening its appeal as an innovation hub by raising the R&D tax credit to 35%. The measure, included in the Finance Bill 2025 and announced in the 2026 Budget, aims to improve the liquidity of companies in the early stages of development.
The conclusion of negotiations for the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and Australia on March 24, 2026, opens a new horizon for the Basque company, eliminating almost all tariff barriers and facilitating access to the strategic Indo-Pacific region.
Brazil, Latin America's largest economy, kicked off its presidential race this August. Incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is seeking reelection against Flávio Bolsonaro amid high expectations from international markets.
The European Union has begun registering imports of lysine and feed additives from China from August 1, 2026. This trade monitoring measure aims to allow for the retroactive application of potential antidumping duties, should the ongoing investigation determine them to be warranted.
The World Trade Organization will hold its first conference on technology and trade on September 14 in Geneva. The event, focused on artificial intelligence, will bring together political and business leaders to discuss how to maximize its benefits and mitigate its risks in global business.
Global merchandise trade grew by 3,2% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, exceeding forecasts thanks to a surge in artificial intelligence components. This dynamism offset the initial impact of the conflict in the Middle East, according to data from the WTO and UNCTAD, although further contractions are expected in the region for the second quarter.
IBERO-AMERICAN BUSINESS SUMMIT IN LIMA The Honduran president outlined his macroeconomic and logistical transformation plan for the country to the Business Council Alliance for Ibero-America (CEAPI). During a meeting in Peru, Asfura announced strategic measures of international significance, such as the deregulation of foreign exchange purchases and the development of a corridor… Read more
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