Economic journal of Spain's foreign business
Business France and the Franco-Spanish Chamber of Commerce are organizing a conference on September 16th in Madrid to guide Spanish companies in their expansion into the French market. The event will feature presentations from companies such as FCC and Amadeus.
The World Infrastructure Forum, promoted by MIT and the World Bank among others, will hold its first summit in Madrid in October 2026. The initiative seeks to create a strategic dialogue to address the transformation of infrastructure as an interconnected system.
The Spanish Business Association ASEAN (Asempea) is organizing a meeting on September 10th in Madrid about the coexistence of bank, non-bank, and capital markets financing. The session will feature Mar Turrado, CEO of Findango Finance, as the keynote speaker.
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 Community of Madrid, through its Invest in Madrid office, has attracted 1.100 billion euros in foreign direct investment during 2025. This figure represents a growth of 23% and consolidates the region as a key hub for international capital.
Luxury real estate firm Barnes is strengthening its presence in Spain with a network of eight agencies to capitalize on the current investment boom. Madrid has been ranked the world's most attractive city for the second year running, while Marbella and Mallorca have climbed in the company's global rankings.
The Castellón Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with IVACE Internacional, has organized an in-person technical workshop for October 21st. The objective is to train professionals in the management of documentary credits, optimizing document processing and ensuring payment in export transactions.
The number of new companies registered in Spain increased by 10% in the first seven months of 2026, reaching 84.780. According to data from INFORMA D&B, invested capital grew by 13% year-on-year, with the construction sector leading the way in business growth.
The eurozone economy saw its strongest acceleration of the year in August, driven by a robust recovery in new manufacturing orders and a return to export growth. Preliminary PMI data also point to an easing of inflationary pressures, a positive sign for Spanish companies.
Invest Kenya and the East Africa Venture Capital Association (EAVCA) have renewed their agreement to accelerate private equity investment in the country. The alliance aims to connect investors with high-potential local companies and solidify Kenya's position as the region's leading investment hub.
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