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Spain's trade deficit fell by 23% in the first quarter, but exports stagnated and raised concerns.
An improvement in the deficit with structural nuances. Spanish foreign trade closed the first quarter of 2026 with a 23% reduction in the trade deficit, standing at 11.677 million…
Strategic News
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The US tightens its regulatory framework: the keys for Spanish companies to maintain their competitiveness in 2026The new competitive landscape in the United States: The review of trade policy, the tariff increase that puts rates at levels close to 15%, and tighter control by… |
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Harvey, the AI for the legal sector backed by OpenAI, chooses Madrid as its hub for Southern EuropeGenerative artificial intelligence company Harvey has opened its new headquarters in Madrid to support clients in Spain and Portugal. This opening comes after more than two years of collaboration… |
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Patents boost GDP and skilled employment in Latin America, but technological dependence hinders its potentialThe Impact of Industrial Property on the Latin American Economy: A New Joint Study by the European Patent Office (EPO) and the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) |
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The Spanish fruit and vegetable sector is breaking export records but faces a crossroads: digitalization or stagnationThe Spanish fruit and vegetable sector has strengthened its strategic position in international markets, reaching an export value of €18.667 billion in 2025, representing a… |
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Andalucía TRADE mobilizes €432M to boost the aerospace industry at ADM Sevilla 2026The CEO of Andalucía TRADE, Antonio Castro, announced at ADM Sevilla 2026 an injection of €432 million. This strategic plan aims to finance new projects in the aerospace industry… |
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Essential aspects for doing business in the UAE: electronic invoicing and cross-border investment with BDO LegalOn May 21, 2026, the Spanish Business Council and BDO Legal UAE will address the new electronic invoicing framework in the United Arab Emirates and the considerations in an online seminar… |
Events
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Wednesday, May 20, 2026 AI: Creating value abroad with control, protection, and respectA strategic workshop for Valencian companies will be held on May 20th, focusing on […] |
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Wednesday, May 20, 2026 SIMA 2026 will consolidate Madrid as the epicenter of global living investmentFrom May 20 to 23, IFEMA Madrid will host SIMA 2026, the key event for the sector […] |
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Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Dinner at the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in CanadaHigh-ranking Spanish institutional and business representatives, led by […] |
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Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Business Opportunities in AlgeriaAresbank, together with various chambers of commerce and corporate institutions, is promoting a meeting […] |
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Wednesday, May 20, 2026 ICEMD Innovation Summit 2026On May 20th, ICEMD will hold its Innovation Summit 2026, a key event for […] |
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Wednesday, May 20, 2026 29th Coface Country Risk ConferenceCoface will hold its 29th Country Risk Conference in Madrid on May 20th. The event […] |
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Wednesday, May 20, 2026 AI Applied to export strategyThe Single Window for Internationalization is organizing two practical workshops on the use of […] |
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Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Turning delivery into a competitive advantageFederal Express Corporation presents a free training initiative designed to help […] |
Companies around the world
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Saica acquires the Thimm Group and expands its leadership in European sustainable packagingThe Aragonese group Saica has finalized the acquisition of the German company Thimm, one of the leading suppliers of corrugated cardboard packaging in Central and Eastern Europe. The transaction, pending approval… |
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Antonio Huertas Mapfre, awarded in Miami for his leadership in international businessMapfre's president, Antonio Huertas, has received the International Business Leader Award from the Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom in Miami. The award recognizes his career and leadership in… |
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Meliá Hotels International reinforces its commitment to Mexico with a new INNSiDE hotelThe Spanish hotel company is returning to Mexico City with the June opening of INNSiDE Mexico Roma Norte, its ninth property in the country. The move aims to capitalize on the tourism boom… |
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Grenergy boosts its Oasis platform in Chile with new funding of $268 millionThe energy company has closed a deal with an international banking consortium led by BNP Paribas to finance its Monte Águila hybrid power plant. This operation strengthens the Ce platform… |
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Green Paraná Group presents its urban development model in Paraguay at SIMA to attract Spanish capitalSpanish-owned developer Grupo Green Paraná is participating in SIMA to present its new project, Arbolia Luque, to the investment market. The firm seeks to replicate its successful urban ecosystem… |
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Neolith strengthens its expansion in the US with a strategic alliance with CiotSpanish firm Neolith, specializing in sintered surfaces, has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Ciot for the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. This deal consolidates… |
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