Portugal Global Nation Forum: seven minutes to attract investment from the Portuguese diaspora

The event focuses on strategies to encourage investment from Portuguese citizens living abroad within a seven-minute pitch format.

Conta Lá1 May

Lusa - Business News - Portugal: Government announces €22.6B for recovery programme

Alliance of Mediterranean News Agencies30 Apr

Montenegro believes that Portugal “is highly competitive”

Centeno states that European financial sustainability is more favourable than the American one

The former Governor of the Bank of Portugal also mentioned that “part of the investments made in the United States are with European money”.

Prime Minister highlights that Portugal is "highly competitive" from an energy perspective

The Prime Minister stated today that Portugal is “highly competitive” from an energy perspective, with one of the “lowest costs in the European Union,” and expressed confidence that it will return to growth in 2026 above the EU average.

Prime Minister highlights that Portugal “is highly competitive” from an energy perspective

The Prime Minister emphasizes Portugal's strong competitive position within the energy sector.

The Prime Minister presented the PTRR at the Portugal Pavilion in Lisbon

The Prime Minister unveiled the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PTRR) during an event held at the Portugal Pavilion in Lisbon.

SAPO28 Apr

Montenegro attributes delays in support to "practical implementation difficulties"

The Prime Minister highlighted that the programme incorporates contributions from mayors, the former and current President of the Republic, and political parties.

PTRR will cost 22.6 billion euros, announces Montenegro

Prime Minister Montenegro announces the total cost of the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PTRR) will reach 22.6 billion euros.

PTRR will have a total amount of 22.6 billion euros and will be executed "from 2026 to 2034"

The document was presented by the Prime Minister this Monday.

Government launches 22.6 billion euro plan for reconstruction and resilience

The 'Portugal Transformation, Recovery and Resilience' (PTRR) programme will have a budget of 22.6 billion euros, utilising national public funding (37%), private funding (34%), and European funds (19%), according to the final version of the programme presented this Tuesday at Parque das Nações in Lisbon, three months after the storm Kristin and a...

Álvaro Santos Pereira bought Galp and JM shares while serving as Governor of the Bank of Portugal

The Governor of the Bank of Portugal increased his stock portfolio after taking office. The European Central Bank's code of conduct does not permit these private transactions. Santos Pereira was required to divest.

Macau helps Chinese companies sign 109 agreements in Portugal and Spain

Macau facilitates the signing of 109 business agreements between Chinese firms and partners in Portugal and Spain.

noticiasaominuto.com26 Apr

Gebalis has record investment but PS sees superficial works

The opposition praises the increase in investment in the municipal housing company, which has risen by 520% over the last four years. However, they point to the aid from the PRR and note that there are buildings lacking minimum safety standards.

Alto Alentejo promotes itself in Lisbon at the Portugal Global Nation Forum

The Alto Alentejo region is showcasing its potential and initiatives at the Portugal Global Nation Forum held in Lisbon.

SAPO24 Apr

Sam Hou Fai concludes Portugal visit, cites ‘fruitful’ outcomes

macaudailytimes.com.mo23 Apr

Portugal has 'too many' SMEs, but the Banco de Fomento proposes a 'bazooka' to solve the problem

Portugal's business landscape is dominated by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which officials argue hinders productivity and global competitiveness. To address this 'SME trap,' the Banco Português de Fomento (BPF) plans to inject €30 billion into the economy through 2028, using public guarantees, European funds, and a new sovereign-style investment fund to help companies scale up and compete internationally.

European Commission’s use of FSR in Lisbon Metro case to replace Chinese subcontractor raises concerns; CCCEU calls for due process, regulatory transparency - Global Times

Global Times22 Apr

Portugal welcomes more investment from Macau, mainland companies: Montenegro - Macau Business

Macau Business21 Apr

Lisbon Metro: Why Brussels blocked a Chinese supplier

The regulation controlling foreign state subsidies for companies bidding on European projects has targeted Chinese investors and may impact other public works tenders.

Lula da Silva wants to build in Portugal part of what is negotiated with the EU

The Brazilian president praised the relations between Portugal and Brazil, which, in his opinion, are going through their “best moment”.

CE meets Association of Chinese Enterprises in Portugal in Lisbon – Macao SAR Government Portal - 澳門特別行政區政府入口網站

Google News – Lisbon (English)21 Apr

“Growth is not enough”: Government wants a stronger economy prepared for crises

The challenge for the Portuguese economy is not just to grow, but to grow with resilience, productivity, and responsiveness, stated Minister of Economy and Territorial Cohesion, Manuel Castro Almeida, at a congress in Lisbon. The minister highlighted the government's focus on mobilizing European funds, boosting public and private investment, and fostering internationalization. He also noted the need for the state to demonstrate a capacity to respond to calamities, such as the severe weather experienced earlier this year, while emphasizing the importance of convergence, competitiveness, and prosperity in an increasingly unpredictable global economy.

Portugal Global Nation Forum presents official programme with a focus on the Portuguese diaspora as an economic lever

The Incomparáveis Agency reports that the forum's official schedule highlights the role of the Portuguese diaspora in driving economic growth.

Agência Incomparáveis18 Apr

48 million approved to complete Metro circular line

Leitão Amaro says the total investment of 380 million represents an 80% increase over the initial forecast. He explains that the Government could not “leave the work half-finished” and points out that the additional funding was approved by the PS.

PS criticises investment execution by Lisbon City Council

Alexandra Leitão warns about investment execution levels and argues that the municipality 'should have adopted a more active strategy to strengthen the public response' in several areas.

International adventure costs Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa 65 million euros

Report states it is “unlikely” that other previously unknown liabilities will emerge.