AICEP
Agência para o Investimento e Comércio Externo de Portugal

An independent analysis of the industrial processes used at Portuguese closure firm MA Silva has found the company to be carbon negative, bolstering the sustainability credentials of cork.

Ação é mais um importante passo na internacionalização da economia mineira, promovendo empreendedores dos dois territórios.

On July 22, 2021, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held the first round of China-Portugal strategic dialogue at the foreign ministers' level with Portuguese Minister of State and Foreign Affairs Augusto Santos Silva in Chengdu via video link.

Broadvoice®, an award-winning provider of hosted voice, unified communications (UC) and SIP Trunking services for businesses, announced today that the company has acquired GoContact, an Aveiro, Portugal-based international provider of Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) solutions with sales and service operations in Portugal, Spain, Morocco, Angola and Colombia. GoContact's cloud-native CCaaS platform includes integrated omnichannel and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. Terms were not disclosed.

Exus Management Partners (Exus)has advised on the acquisition of a 221MW wind portfolio in northern Portugal and has also now been chosen by Onex Renewables (Onex) to deliver its full suite of asset and financial management services for these sites.

The world’s largest raspberry producers are Russia, Mexico, Serbia, and the United States. Poland is just behind, though, as the fifth-largest producer globally, with a 9 percent share in global production. In the European Union in 2020, Poland was the biggest raspberry producer, with a 51 percent share. Other notable producers were Spain and Portugal.

EDP Renovaveis SA (ELI:EDPR) announced on Wednesday it has agreed to sell a 100% equity stake in a 221-MW wind portfolio to Onex Renewables Sarl.

Richard Zenith on the Many Literary Lives of the Genius of Lisbon.

Portugal signed four investment contracts with private companies that will contribute 141 million euros (166.23 million U.S. dollars) in value to the country's economy, in addition to creating 500 jobs, Trend reports citing Xinhua.

Mollie, one of the fastest growing payment service providers in Europe, today announced it will be opening a development hub in Lisbon, Portugal.

Portuguese renewables company Greenvolt – Energias Renovaveis SA intends to acquire Profit Energy, a domestic engineering company specialising in the development and design of renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.

Paragon Therapeutics, a biotechnology company dedicated to discovering and developing best-in-class antibodies for a range of human diseases, today announced a joint venture with FairJourney Biologics S.A. (FJB) and IONTAS Limited (IONTAS), leaders in the discovery and optimization of VHH fully human antibodies.

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and Portugal’s National Association of Young Entrepreneurs (Associação Nacional de Jovens Empresários – ANJE), have announced a three-year partnership to support and promote Africa’s Fashion Apparel and Textile Manufacturing Industry in Portugal and across Europe.

Repsol has announced that it will expand its industrial complex in Sines, Portugal, to make it one of the most advanced in Europe.

Because there's so much more to Portuguese wine than port and Madeira.

Las empresas de nueva creación crearon 6.000 puestos de trabajo a pesar de la crisis sanitaria mundial. El 90% de las compañías consultadas por CaixaBank contemplan crear puestos de trabajo a corto plazo.

Ecommerce in Europe is set to cross a major milestone in 2021, as the number of ecommerce users will probably pass 500 million. The penetration rate is also projected to reach almost 60 percent.

Renowned French designer Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance and Lisbon-based design studio Made in Situ have created a unique furniture series from discarded burnt cork, using blocks as structural elements to shape each creation of the collection.

As an integral part of Daimler Truck AG, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation is proud to announce that MFTBC will be following the Daimler Trucks & Buses ambition towards CO2-neutrality in production sites by aiming to shift all plants to CO2-neutrality by 2039.

Real estate company, Amro Partners is developing two new student accommodation projects in Iberia – Madrid and Porto.

The 13th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP), which was held in Luanda, approved the accession of the State of Qatar to the Community as an "Associate Observer".

Na Cimeira de Negócios promovida pela Confederação Empresarial da Comunidade dos Países de Língua Portuguesa (CE-CPLP), em Malabo, no início de Maio, o tom mais elevado da defesa da integração económica, personificado, principalmente, pela componente menos rica do bloco, foi amainado pela perspectiva de um debate na Cimeira que amanhã se realiza em Luanda.

A Bienal Internacional de Arte de Macau 2021 arrancou ontem com a inauguração da Exposição Principal, que conta com obras em azulejo do artista português Júlio Pomar.

EU competition regulators will investigate whether a 3.2-billion-euro ($3.8 billion) restructuring plan for ailing Portuguese airline TAP is proportionate and complies with EU state aid rules, the European Commission said on Friday.

António Costa, Primeiro-Ministro de Portugal, acredita ser importante que, para além de uma organização de Estados, a CPLP se afirme como uma comunidade de valores.

We're headed back to the 13th century for this tale of tiles.

Portugal is recognised internationally for the innovation and the talent of its human resources, the result of a strong commitment to research and development, technology, and education and training systems.

Sogrape has teamed up with the University of Aveiro to help rehabilitate patients who have lost their sense of smell due to olfactory diseases like Covid-19.

After a challenging 2020, Port producer Porto Cruz is looking forward to greeting tourists at its properties that showcase the best this popular brand – and the region in which it is located – has to offer.

A desaceleração económica provocada pela pandemia pode levar mais habitantes locais a assumir um papel mais pró-activo no apoio à formação de laços entre Macau e empresas chinesas e portuguesas, vice-presidente da Associação Luso-Chinesa de Jovens Empresários (AJEPC).

Angola and Portugal Wednesday in Luanda signed an agreement for the Portuguese government to implement three master's degree courses in the area of training and management of teaching staff.

Major online retailers in Germany are, in general, very generous when it comes to their return policy.

Le commerce en ligne a bondi de 8,5% en 2020 et a permis à des enseignes de survivre pendant le confinement. Désormais, il complète la vente en magasin.

Selon les données de Nielsen, la poussée continue des ventes de e-commerce alimentaire ces derniers mois a hissé ce canal à 9% de parts de marché sur les ventes de PGC-FLS. Un poids qui dépasse désormais celui de la proximité.

Global Cards issued by SIBS MB Member Banks will have international acceptance on Discover Global Network.

Portuguese energy utility EDP, subsea giant TechnipFMC and other research partners are joining forces to develop a conceptual engineering and economic feasibility study for a new offshore system for green hydrogen production from offshore wind power called the BEHYOND project.

Portuguese green energy producer Finerge SA said on Monday it has picked GE Renewable Energy to supply 29 MW of turbines for wind farm expansion projects in its home country.

The tower, which is one of several structures dedicated to ecotourism in the area, presents the latest technology and features photovoltaic panels on the roof for electricity.

Os peritos dos países membros da Comunidade dos Países de Língua Portuguesa (CPLP) preparam, hoje e amanhã, em Luanda, a XXVI reunião ordinária do Conselho de Ministros da organização, no quadro da XIII Conferência de Chefes de Estado e de Governo, que se realiza na sexta-feira.

Mentzendorff has taken on historic Alentejan brand Cartuxa, one of the oldest brands in Portugal.

A luxury leather goods company reduces fashion waste by offering lifetime maintenance on both its bags and other brands.

El sector se anota cifras récord al calor de la movilidad eléctrica y del cuidado de la salud: la facturación ha crecido un 39% en un año.

Uzbekistan and Portugal reach a number of preliminary agreements on the future cooperation areas, Trend reports citing Uzbek media.

The company will build linear polyethylene and polypropylene plants in the Portuguese petrochemical complex.

Company owners in Oman will be offered the chance to take part in an awareness campaign to help them market their products at Expo 2020 in Dubai, which is expected to begin this October.

La eficacia de Abdala la ubica entre las vacunas con mejores resultados del mundo.

Toyota is co-branding a Portuguese built bus line for which it supplies fuel cell components.

In particular, Kyiv-Funchal-Kyiv flight will be performed every Saturday.

The route is one of four launched by TAP Air Portugal to destinations in North Africa.

Portuguese utility EDP - Energias de Portugal SA (ELI:EDP) announced on Thursday it will invest EUR 500,000 (USD 592,000) in solar projects capable of benefiting more than 30,000 people in five African countries.

Portugal’s wonderful walking potential is all the better because so few people know about it.

En un nuevo informe, la CEPAL elevó su estimación de crecimiento regional para este año a 5,2% producto de un rebote que no asegura una expansión sostenida. Advierte que los impactos sociales de la crisis se agudizan y se prolongarán durante la recuperación.

1000 entreprises tricolores vendent aujourd'hui leurs produits sur la place de marché internationale du géant chinois de l'e-commerce Alibaba. Ils ont été séduits par son positionnement 100% marketplace et par sa grille tarifaire très agressive pour les professionnels.

A finales de junio, tuvo lugar el seminario virtual "El Sector del Automóvil en el Mercado Ibérico”.

Palacio Principe Real is a new concept of luxury hotel in the heart of Lisbon. Here guests can enjoy the tranquility of the hotel’s oasis and spacious bedrooms.

Looking to promote Android management specialism to the global over-the-top (OTT) landscape, digital TV and video distribution solutions provider Agile Content has acquired Portuguese Android ecosystem R&D concern WeTek.

With dual acquisitions, Sovos expands public sector invoice compliance and e-accounting functionality as VAT and B2G regulations converge in Europe and beyond.

Portugal's economic recovery has seen express drive and strong since it started easing its COVID-19 lockdown in mid-March.

Portugal ranks as the world’s 7th largest exporter of natural stone and 8th in ceramic tiles exports. Coverings 2021 will take place July 7th-9th.

Au total, 625 forages et 401 châteaux d’eau ont été construits en milieu rural de 2014 à 2020, en vue de faciliter l’accès des populations à l’eau potable, a révélé, mardi, le directeur des études et de la planification de l’Office des forages ruraux (OFOR), Lamine Ka.

A la suite de la proposition de la Commission et du projet de rapport du Parlement européen, c’est au tour des Etats membres de se prononcer sur le projet de règlement européen sur les services numériques. Le Digital Services Act a ainsi fait l’objet d’une première proposition de compromis du Conseil de l’UE début juin.

Dawn Foods, a global bakery manufacturer and ingredients supplier, today announced the acquisition of Icopa, the largest distributor of bakery products in Portugal.

The airline will connect Lisbon with Morocco and Tunisia.

Madrid-based digital TV and OTT video technology specialists Agile Solutions, which acquired Swedish tech outfit Edgeware last year, has acquired WeTek, a Portuguese technology specialist focusing on the research and development of devices and set-top boxes for DVB and IPTV/OTT service providers.

With generous tax rebates, a burgeoning VFX sector and a state-of-the-art $72 million production complex in the works, the stunning locales on the Iberian Peninsula are proving irresistible to filmmakers around the world.

Paula Rego show at Tate Britain to display Snow White Disney painting for first time.

London-listed investment firm Aquila European Renewables Income Fund plc (LON:AERS), or AERIF, announced on Friday it has completed the purchase of a 50% stake in a unlevered 60-MWp solar farm in Portugal.

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and measures put in place in response, countries around the world – including Portugal – have adopted new innovations in the area of employment in a bid to keep their workers safe and productive. One such innovation is work from home or telework.

Popular holiday destination, the Portuguese islands of Madeira, have announced that they will allow visitors with any COVID-19 vaccine, even those not approved by the EU.

El grupo portugués, propiedad de la gestora francesa de capital riesgo Ardian, crece en el exterior a base de compras.

Abdala sería la primera vacuna diseñada en América Latina, una luz de esperanza también para la región, ante una nueva oleada de la pandemia. Tiene una eficacia del 92,28% contra el riesgo de contraer covid, según las autoridades sanitarias cubanas.

El Centro de Inmunoensayo alista las condiciones para la próxima entrega de los primeros 644 estuches del diagnosticador, con el propósito de contribuir a los protocolos sanitarios y de detección del virus en nuestro país.

Après la création d'Octopia le 1er avril, Cdiscount a annoncé le 1er juin une augmentation de capital de 300 millions d'euros. C'est le 2e étage d'une fusée qui doit permettre au champion français du e-commerce de tripler son activité pour atteindre 12 milliards d'euros de volume d'affaires d'ici 2025 avec le BtoB comme principal carburant. Le 1er trimestre 2021 est, lui, encourageant. Explications.

Vestas has received a 25 MW order to extend a wind park in the north of Portugal. The order has been placed by Finerge, one of the Portugal’s largest renewable energy producers.

Portugal was one of the first European countries to participate in the Belt and Road Initiative, and the Portuguese Ambassador to China José Augusto Duarte says for the two counties, materialistic gain is not as important as having common understanding.

Portuguese biomass energy firm Greenvolt said on Friday it plans to make its debut on the Lisbon stock market on July 13, floating a stake of up to 25.2%.

O Banco de Portugal identificou a República de Moçambique e a Região Administrativa Especial de Macau da República Popular da China como países terceiros relevantes para efeitos de reconhecimento e definição das percentagens de reserva contracíclica.

Les ventes des commerces en France ont dépassé au 1er trimestre 2021 celles de deux ans plus tôt, selon une étude publiée jeudi par l'Insee qui souligne aussi un plus faible impact des fermetures contraintes en 2021 qu'en 2020.

Álvaro Siza's latest project in Portugal is a 16-meter high watchtower built with a lightweight steel structure featuring photovoltaic panels on the roof. This project is very different from most of Siza's works, both in terms of scale and materials.

Single-use plastics will be banned in Portugal after a European directive comes into force from 1 July 2021 (today).

Rocket Factory Augsburg opened an office in Portugal near Porto, to increase its European footprint, the company said.

Franprix poursuit son ambition de multiplier par 10 les ventes liées au e-commerce d’ici à fin 2022. Ce 1er juillet 2021, l’enseigne ouvre son e-commerce en dehors de ces deux territoires de prédilection, en proposant ce service, associée à de la livraison à domicile en une heure, à Orléans (45).

Portugal expects a growth of 2.5 per cent for its products in the near future.

En Cuba, desde 2019, el Consejo de Ministros aprobó el Decreto-Ley 363, habilitando así el marco legal para la creación y consolidación de los Parques Científicos-Tecnológicos, proyecto ambicioso que busca resolver temas fundamentales de la política científica y de innovación en Cuba.

As Portugal is about to hand over the Presidency of the Council of the EU to Slovenia on June 30, Portuguese Ambassador to Bulgaria Ana Maria Ribeiro da Silva says in a BTA interview that her country has achieved most of its targets, was able to restore the pace of the Council's work and the Presidency had a positive outcome.

Cátia Miriam Costa, investigadora do ISCTE, defende que a próxima conferência ministerial do Fórum Macau, que tem sido adiada devido à pandemia, deverá revelar uma China apostada em investir mais no pendor político nas relações com os países de língua portuguesa e não apenas no lado económico. A académica defende ainda que o Fórum Macau devia divulgar mais dados e informações sobre o trabalho que faz.

Despite still being on the amber list after the UK government’s most recent review of its controversial traffic light system, Portugal continues to catch the eye of many Brits from an investment perspective.

I find myself drinking and talking a lot about the white wines of Vinho Verde these days. These expressive, enjoyable and inexpensive wines from northern Portugal have never looked or tasted better.

Au cours du Forum "Chose France", organisé en début de semaine à Versailles, le codirecteur général du pure player de mode a annoncé un investissement de 300 millions d'euros dans l'Hexagone. La plateforme va faire sortir de terre son second entrepôt français avec, à la clé, la création de 2 000 emplois.

El Instituto Camões inaugura exposición.

Open Science Hub, a science education project coordinated by Leiden University, has won the 2021 Portuguese Medal of Scientific Merit for its contributions to community development through science education, research and innovation.

Portuguese independent grocery network Aqui é Fresco reported €437 million in revenue in 2020, up 12% year-on-year.

In recent years, the Alentejo has captured the world’s attention—an agricultural region that people like to compare to Tuscany, with dusty wide-open landscapes under epic skies that some have likened to African savannas. It’s also rich in history, and home to some of Portugal’s best wines and gastronomy.

Este sábado 26 de junio regresó la fiesta de los códigos y algoritmos a la región del Caribe con las Eliminatorias 2020 del Concurso Internacional Universitario de Programación (ICPC, por sus siglas en inglés) para el nivel regional (Qualifier). Compitición que no se pudo realizar en el año anterior a causa de la propagación del coranavirus SARS/COV-2.

Horas antes, su director, el célebre bailarín y coreógrafo Carlos Acosta, confirmó en Facebook su regreso a los escenarios británicos con la obra On Before, a la que calificó como su trabajo más personal.

As Portugal took over the Presidency of the EU Council, ORF in collaboration with the Embassy of Portugal in India, curated a series of virtual discussions on strengthening India-EU relations. The final session of this series involved a conversation with S. Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister, India and Augusto Santos Silva, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Portugal (moderated by Samir Saran, President, ORF) to provide a ‘big picture’ vision on the future of India-EU relations.

Tourists visiting mainland Portugal must now quarantine for 14 days unless they are fully vaccinated.

Telecom Egypt, a key player in the global telecom industry, recently announced hybrid African ring path (HARP), a submarine system that circles the African continent, forming the shape of a harp. The system will connect Africa’s east and west bounds to Europe, from South Africa to Italy and France along the continent’s east coast, and to Portugal along its west coast.

Cuba anunció la creación de un Pasaporte Digital COVID-19 propio, que permitirá a los usuarios almacenar datos relacionados con la vacunación contra el coronavirus y acceder a ellos de forma rápida y fácil.

Last year, 6.4 percent of all ecommerce revenue in Germany was generated via click & collect solutions in physical stores. But these revenue was not equally distributed across different product categories. Consumer electronics represent the biggest click & collect segment, with a revenue share of 27 percent.