Economic journal of Spain's foreign business
FedEx has obtained 30 IATA CEIV Pharma certifications at its air and cargo hubs worldwide, positioning itself as a key provider in the transport of critical pharmaceutical products. This milestone reinforces its capability in managing temperature-sensitive shipments for the healthcare sector.
The Spanish Chamber of Commerce, ICEX, and CEOE are organizing a business meeting with Saudi Arabia on September 3rd. The event, prompted by the visit of Saudi Health Minister Fahad bin Abdulrahman Al-Khalel, aims to strengthen trade ties between the two countries.
The vision and hearing health company MO GLOBAL will begin its expansion into Portugal this fall, with the opening of its first location in Porto. This move, backed by a €45 million capital increase, is part of its global growth plan, which also focuses on Latin America.
Dr. Ángel Álvarez-Prado, from the Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH), has been awarded a prestigious €1,5 million grant from the European Research Council (ERC). His IMMUNAGENOMICS project will focus on developing personalized therapies against brain metastases, investigating the impact of genetics and aging.
The multinational pharmaceutical company Grifols reported revenues of €3.574 billion for the first half of 2026, a 2,6% increase, and a net profit of €227 million, representing a 28,7% growth. The Biopharma business, driven by immunoglobulins, has solidified its position as the company's main growth engine.
South Korean company Samsung Biologics has announced the acquisition of Swiss pharmaceutical firm PolyPeptide for $1.800 billion. The deal, confirmed today, is part of the global expansion strategy of major Asian conglomerates and reshapes the contract manufacturing landscape, with direct implications for the sector's competitiveness in Europe.
Finland is establishing itself as a strategic ecosystem for investment in the health and life sciences sector. Through the Business Finland agency, the Nordic country offers a unique collaborative environment, access to high-quality data, and cutting-edge technologies such as quantum computing to facilitate the development and commercialization of solutions in the European market.
Dr. Nearby International HM Hospitals has launched a high-value medical assistance service for members and visitors of the British Chamber of Commerce network traveling to Barcelona, Madrid, or the Costa del Sol. The initiative facilitates access to private healthcare through their international health insurance plans.
The Minister of Industry and Tourism, Jordi Hereu, presented the Profarma Plan, reaffirming the Government's commitment to a sector that contributes 2% to GDP. The initiative aims to boost investment, skilled employment, and the export capacity of the Spanish pharmaceutical industry.
The Trump administration is intensifying its pressure on European countries to raise the reference price of drugs, a strategy designed to reduce healthcare costs in the United States. The measure is causing a rift across the continent, with the United Kingdom showing signs of yielding while EU powers, including Spain, are defending their national models.
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