AICEP
Agência para o Investimento e Comércio Externo de Portugal

Trade and investment promotion organizations will meet on 25-26 October to find innovative ways to help small firms grow.

Enterprises from Eastern Europe to attend international food exhibition in the French capital.

Greater investments in people’s health and education are urgent in a rapidly evolving labor market increasingly shaped by technology, according to the World Development Report 2019: The Changing Nature of Work.

A Survey by the IMF staff usually published twice a year. It presents IMF staff economists' analyses of global economic developments during the near and medium term.

The October 2018 Global Financial Stability Report (GFSR) finds that global near-term risks to financial stability have increased somewhat, reflecting mounting pressures in emerging market economies and escalating trade tensions.

Portugal Fresh takes 42 companies and organisations to Fruit Attraction in Madrid.

The Portuguese Council of Ministers approved on Thursday a resolution banning government institutes from using plastic bottles, sacks and crockery.

The Banco de Portugal launched the Coincident Indicators – October.

Do you have a project linked to harnessing the potential of the ocean? This event is an opportunity to learn about specific funding opportunities for Portuguese-Norwegian and -Icelandic projects!  

B&Y, S.A., owner of the NATA PURA brand , will present at SIAL Paris, another very traditional and historical pastry product with its origins in Portugal. www.k-jada.com

will  presented at SIAL Paris, booth 2J 028, from October 21st to 25th.

Portugal’s minister of foreign affairs said that the country was working in Brussels and in London on a Brexit agreement but that Lisbon was ready for all possible scenarios.

The newly-appointed British Ambassador to Portugal Chris Sainty presented his credentials to the Portuguese President little more than a fortnight ago, but has already been extremely active in making contacts both with Portuguese government officials and members of the British community.

The US economy was just ranked the world's most competitive, but a closer look at the country's 'weakening social fabric' could spell trouble for the future.

The SAR needs to work on its innovation capabilities.

The changing nature of economic competitiveness in a world that is becoming increasingly transformed by new, digital technologies is creating a new set of challenges for governments and businesses, which collectively run the risk of having a negative impact on future growth and productivity. This is the key finding of the World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Report, which is published today.

Australia: Labor market adds some new jobs in September.

Japan: Trade balance turns to a surplus in September despite shrinking exports.

Economic growth softens in Q3 amid rising trade tensions and market volatility.

When the clock struck midnight on 31st December 2017, emerging-market leaders were surely all praying for one thing; that the good times would continue to roll on into the New Year.

GlammFire at Forbes Portugal, a magazine that without a centre of all stories, puts the fearless entrepreneurs, the leaders of success, the references of today, but also the promises of tomorrow.

The Banco de Portugal launched the Statistical Press Release: Balance of payments - August 2018.

Develop your commercial relations with Portugal,by participating in the contest "Torre de Belém" and receiving a prize awarded during the Gala Dinner that the Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce organizes on the 15^th November in the occasion of its 100 years of existence.

It is in the Wine Cellar at The Yeatman, with 1,300 bottles of wine bearing witness, that we are welcomed by Beatriz Machado and the smile on her face. She tells us that when she was invited to join the Yeatman team, the CEO asked her if she knew all the Portuguese wines. She did not allow herself to become unnerved by the question, and promptly answered: “to know them all, I shall have to try them all”. And so she did.

The international lighting company Zumtobel Group is setting up a new group wide software competence centre for lighting technologies in Porto, Portugal. Tridonic, the lighting technology company of the Zumtobel Group, will operate the software competence centre in Porto.

The Banco de Portugal launched the Statistical Press Release.

On October 20th, at NATWORK Lisbon, you’ll have the opportunity to get to know Natixis in Portugal and be part of an afternoon rich in experiences, tech talks and opportunities for you to network and feel inspired.

The economic growth are seen in a government deficit of 0.7% of GDP, a growth of 2.2% of GDP, with increases in investment (7%) and exports (4.6%). Labour market conditions continue improving in 2019.

Angola: Cabinda crude oil prices rise in September.

Angola: Kwanza weakens further amid controlled exchange-rate adjustment.

New World Bank Human Capital Index measures how much countries lose in economic productivity by underinvesting in their people.

A steady economic expansion in Indonesia is boosting living standards, curbing poverty and offering millions of people greater access to public services.

The EU Commission claimed progress Monday in efforts to establish the EU as a lead player in battery innovation and manufacturing, as it struggles to catch up with China with plans for clean energy transition.

Farming is humankind’s oldest occupation. People were already gathering wild grains more than 100,000 years ago, and by 10,000 years ago were planting them and domesticating pigs, sheep and cattle.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has welcomed a new report on global financial governance that places a high priority on internationalism and multilateralism at a time when the dangers of nationalism are increasing.

Google, Amazon, Facebook, GE, Slack, Deliveroo, IDEO, and more (so many more)— some of the biggest players in the game got together in London last Tuesday to discuss the future of Retail, Energy, and Money in a different kind of conference curated by WIRED’s editorial team. Forever on board the Innovation Train, Sonae sent me to learn with the best, and here are the key takeaways that I brought from this event.

On Thursday 15 November, Thessaly welcomes Fashion City Outlet, the first discount (outlet) and entertainment center in the region. Fashion City Outlet opens its doors in Larissa to offer residents of Thessaly a unique shopping experience, combining the best prices with exceptional fashion and entertainment choices, throughout the year.

The number of extremely poor people continues to rise in Sub-Saharan Africa, while falling rapidly in all other regions.

At a meeting in Bali, Indonesia, on 10 October, the heads of four international organisations issued a strong call to ease trade tensions and refocus on the importance of trade and the multilateral trading system in fuelling economic growth.

Zambia-based social enterprise wins global pitch contest hosted at the World Trade Organization.

The 51st ModaLisboa - Lisbon's most important fashion showcase - runs to Sunday at the Estufa Fria, a greenhouse in the city centre, starting with the spring collections of five young designers and a debate on sector trends.

Irish budget airline Ryanair announced on Tuesday that it will be investing around €100 million to create 12 new routes in Portugal for the summer of 2019, from all of its national bases.

The Banco de Portugal launched the International banking statistics on a consolidated basis – 2nd quarter of 2018.

Hovione invests over €30m in the USA.

The winning project, „ChargNet: electromobility starts here” was prepared by the students of Warsaw University of Technology.

Sonae IM and Nielsen invested $6m in ciValue, an Israeli company that created a segmented marketing platform for the retail sector. This platform allows companies to better know their costumers.

Mário Centeno announced this Monday that there will be an investment of €60m in the Douro region in Portugal. Foreign tourism in the region increased by 40%.

There are never enough excuses to pay a visit to the enchanted Douro Valley, one of the most prominent wine regions in the world.

British Government awards the Portuguese investment in the UK.

CRITICAL Software received the ‘Investment Growth Award’ at the DIT Business Awards, hosted by the UK Department for International Trade in Portugal.

Portuguese exports rose by ten percent and imports rose 13.1 percent in 2017 compared to 2016, reaching historical levels, the country’s national statistics institute (INE) said.

The Banco de Portugal launched a Working Paper: Thirty Years of Economic Growth in Africa.

From using drones to detect violations of human rights to mobile phone data informing humanitarian responses, civil society organizations have tapped into digital and Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies. Their intention is to benefit society, often including the most vulnerable populations.

SISTRADE – Software Consulting, S.A. will be present at the latest Industry 4.0 concepts and will hold a workshop during  theInternational Packaging Conference in Lviv, that will take place between 10 and 14^th of October.

European countries remain the world’s top wine exporters, but other countries are catching up.European countries remain the world’s top wine exporters, but other countries are catching up.

A high-level panel at this year’s Public Forum examined the link between peace and trade, focusing on the opportunities and challenges that conflict-affected states face in developing their capacities to trade.

An innovative international co-operation initiative that deploys qualified experts in developing countries to strengthen their ability to effectively tax multinational enterprises has achieved significant milestones over the past year, according to a new annual report.

Doing Business in South Africa 2018—the second subnational Doing Business study for South Africa—assesses the regulatory environment for small and medium-size enterprises in the country.

Although economic growth slowed in the second quarter, data points to solid economic momentum in the third quarter.

The incoming British Ambassador Chris Sainty formally presented his credentials to His Excellency the President of Portugal, Prof. Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, on Tuesday this week, and has now officially begun his mandate as the new British Ambassador in Portugal.

Europe’s largest tech event, the Web Summit, will remain in Lisbon for another 10 years, its founder Paddy Cosgrave said on Wednesday in a big boost to Portugal’s aspirations of becoming a technology hub.

Portugal is an example of how a bailout can turn around a nation’s finances. Sovereign debt has returned to investment grade and is popular again with domestic pension funds.

A long spit of sand on the western edge of Europe has history galore - and a winning way with seafood.

The Portuguese utility expands its renewable energy business – traditionally dominated by wind – with a new storage station in Romania and the acquisition of a start-up, which offers off-grid home solar solutions in Bangladesh.

EDP ​​- Energias de Portugal has invested 2.0 million euros in the purchase of a stake in SolarWorks! of the Netherlands, operating in Mozambique and preparing to enter the Malawian market, the group said in a statement.

Trade between China and the Portuguese-speaking countries grew 21.50 percent on year from January to July 2018 to reach US$82.149 billion, according to official Chinese figures released by Forum Macau.

WeTek was once again at the IBC Show, the world's most influential media, entertainment and technology show in Amesterdam, representing Portugal and proving itself as a force to be reckoned with.

Port exports to the UK remain ‘unbelievably stable’, despite an ongoing decline in the fortified wine sector, according to Paul Symington, chairman of Symington Family Estates, with the total export value of Port up 19.35 percent since 2010.

Adega, San Jose’s first restaurant to earn a coveted Michelin star, will host its second annual Michelin All-Star Experience on Oct. 12-13. The focus for this year’s dinners will be broadened beyond Portuguese cuisine to include pan-European fare.

The ‘Algarve 365’ cultural programme, which aims to boost and provide entertainment in the Algarve during low season, is back for a third edition, and this year comprises over 400 shows and events for tourists and residents alike.

Renowned contemporary artist Joana Vasconcelos is to present a solo exhibition titled “I want to break free” consisting of 21 works at the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Strasbourg, France, with its inauguration to take place on Thursday.

More than 800 gathered today at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) headquarters in Manila for the opening of the Asia Water Forum 2018, focusing on “Information, Innovation, and Technology.” The forum—the fifth held at ADB headquarters since 2002—provides a platform to share knowledge and experiences to help ensure water security for the Asia and Pacific region.

Portuguese retail group Jerónimo Martins has bought five stores from one of its Polish competitors - Piotr i Pawel.

Portugal’s Douro Valley is a popular travel destination for foodies and wine-lovers alike. But if a trip isn’t on the roster, the next best thing is meeting the winery proprietors right here at home. Joao Roquette Alvares Ribeiro was in Edmonton this month promoting wines available from the region.

ITC’s Partnership for Investment and Growth in Africa connects Chinese investors to Ethiopian industry.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Portuguese Environment Ministry and the Public Works Department of Goa will help the State manage its water resources better, Portugal Environment Minister João Pedro de Matos Fernandes said on Saturday.

Government Europa explains Portugal 2020 with an emphasis on PO SEUR, the programme transforming Portugal’s future in sustainability and efficiency.

The government is introducing in the district of Évora, the capital of Portugal's south-central Alentejo region, a pilot project of electronic in-person voting for the European elections, scheduled for 26 May 2019, the ministry of internal affairs said.

Eurozone: Economic sentiment hits 15-month low in September.

The prime minister of Portugal expects the country to increase the intensity of tourism, to reach the average of the EU, in which the sector's revenue represents 10% of GDP.

At the Web Summit 2016, António Costa announced a development fund for startups, known as the €200M Co-investment Fund. 50% comes from Portugal2020 funds and 50% from private investors.

The number of foreigners residing in Portugal under the Non-Habitual Residency (NHR) scheme has almost doubled over the past 18 months. More than 23,000 foreign nationals currently benefit from Non-Habitual Residency, which is up 83 percent on January last year.

Port producers in Portugal have expressed concern over the impact of Brexit on its multimillion-euro export industry to the UK.

Companies in Portugal that “make a difference” in the tourism sector will have the possibility to get up to €18 million in funding from venture capital company Portugal Ventures, the country’s economy minister, Manuel Caldeira Cabral, said this week.

The EPO and the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA, formerly SIPO) have agreed on a co-operation programme for next year as part of their long-term strategic partnership on strengthening the patent system.

Escalating trade tensions and tighter credit market conditions in important markets will slow trade growth for the rest of this year and in 2019, WTO economists expect.

Three years on from the commitments made at COP21 in Paris, the overwhelming majority of governments have not taken the necessary action to contain growing risks to the climate. With emissions on the rise again, OECD governments need to get serious about shifting their economies to a low-carbon model and stop investing in carbon-intensive infrastructure.

More than two decades of spectacular economic growth in China have raised incomes dramatically and lifted millions of people out of poverty. But growth hasn’t benefited all segments of the population equally. In fact, China has moved from being moderately unequal in 1990 to being one of the world’s most unequal countries.

The EU Commission sent a 'reasoned opinion' to the United Kingdom Monday on account of its failure to act against customs fraud relating to Chinese shoe imports and resulting losses to the EU Budget.

A natural complement to The Economist Intelligence Unit’s Industry Briefing service, Competitor Intelligence provides essential and hard-to-get information on over 1,500 companies across 6 industries and 25 subsectors in 72 countries.

Policymakers in Asia and the Pacific have a wide range of options at their disposal to ensure that heightened global uncertainty due to monetary policy normalization in advanced economies and rising global trade tensions does not undermine decades of continuous growth, according to a new Asian Development Bank (ADB) report.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) lands in the Portuguese capital of Lisbon, opening its first office in the country with the goal of accelerating digital transformation while delivering new innovative products, Portugal Startups reported on Tuesday.

Farfetch's debut was pure madness: after a euphoric introduction to the equities market, the company's shares went through the roof. José Neves saw the value of his company, and fortune, multiply.

The Vertex is not just a Conference on innovation and business trends. It's an authentic experience of change that aims to detach itself from the conventional and will gather international thinkers, academics, managers and influencers. The Vertex will was held at Alfândega Porto Congress Center from 17 - 18 September.

Following the success of its cork flipflops, Ecochic - a startup supported by Amorim Cork Ventures and Kyaia – has launched a new line of footwear

On September 17, 2018, ALERT actively took part in the XVI Nacional Healthcare Symposium in Maputo.

The Energy Observer, the world’s first hydrogen-powered boat, arrived in Lisbon on Tuesday for the latest leg of its ‘Odyssey for the Future’, a six-year round the world voyage passing through 50 countries and 101 ports of call.

The global economic expansion appears to have peaked, with diverging growth prospects worldwide and intensifying risks, according to the OECD’s latest Interim Economic Outlook.

Malaysia: Inflation moderates in August.

United Kingdom: Inflation increases unexpectedly in August.

Digitalization and the rise of the platform economy are changing the way firms do business. To thrive amidst these changes, small firms need strong business ecosystems.