Economic journal of Spain's foreign business
More than 300 executives and professionals from Spanish industry gathered in early July at the IESE Business School campus in Barcelona to celebrate the thirteenth edition of the Amec Forum. The event, organized by the community of internationalized industrial companies, focused on identifying and activating productivity drivers… Read more
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.
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
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
The Spanish business sector is expected to register 73.004 new companies in the first half of 2026, an 11% increase compared to the same period in 2025, with an invested capital of €3.522 billion. Madrid, Catalonia, and Andalusia account for almost 60% of these new companies, according to data from Informa D&B.
STRATEGIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL ALLIANCE IN THE WINE SECTOR The Spanish Wine Federation (FEV) has released the results of its latest update on the sector's digital maturity, revealing a significant leap in the adoption of new technologies by wineries. In this context of modernization, key to boosting… Read more
Austria is positioned as a key hub for industry and logistics in Europe, thanks to its economic stability, strategic location, and a strong industrial base that contributes over 27% to its GDP. The country offers access to 600 million consumers and optimized connections to Asia.
INTERNATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND LOGISTICS The Cantabrian port maintains its upward trend, registering a year-on-year increase of 1,3% in its freight traffic volume through June. Driven by container transport and automotive exports, the port is bolstering its international competitiveness with a robust investment plan to reach the milestone… 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
A delegation of six companies from Murcia participated in a multi-sector trade mission to Algeria this week. The initiative, organized by the Murcia Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Institute for Development, aims to strengthen trade ties and open new export opportunities in the North African market.
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