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Four Portuguese companies, including a Porto-based AI firm and an aesthetic clinic, have signed agreements to expand their operations into Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
President António José Seguro is attending the Cape Verde-Portugal economic forum in Praia to explore and identify new bilateral business and investment opportunities.
With only six months remaining, 74% of the Labour Compensation Fund remains uncollected, prompting employer confederations to consider requesting an extension from the government due to administrative difficulties.
An analysis of the Portuguese restaurant sector, highlighting concerns about its long-term economic stability and market saturation.
Portugal serves as a strategic entry point to Europe for entrepreneurs and investors. By using the country as a logistics hub, businesses can access the entire European Union market of 452 million consumers. Key advantages include the free movement of goods, which allows products imported into Portugal to be sold across the EU without additional customs bureaucracy, and the VAT deferral scheme, which significantly improves cash flow by allowing companies to avoid upfront tax payments upon importation. Furthermore, the shared language with Brazil simplifies documentation and labelling processes, making Portugal an ideal base for international trade.
With 100 employees, the consulting firm, which focuses on sustainability, has already secured €8.5 million in projects this year.
The city of Lisbon and the national tourism board have introduced a free training programme aimed at local business owners and traders.
Deloitte has launched the application process for the fourth edition of its Technology Fast 50 programme in Portugal.
From Matosinhos to São Paulo, the Business Connection initiative is gaining international scale. Created by E-goi, the event returned to Brazil, gathering 64 professionals from over 30 companies to discuss business relationships and the challenges transforming e-commerce. Held at NB Steak in São Paulo, the event focused on fostering closer connections between decision-makers and partners, covering topics such as AI, automation, and data-driven personalisation. The edition featured collaboration from companies including Agência Almah, Nuvemshop Next, Eitri, and TPL Logística, reinforcing E-goi's commitment to understanding local market needs while expanding its global footprint.
The British private equity firm Cinven announced this Tuesday that it has completed the fundraising for a strategic investment fund, totaling approximately 2.3 billion euros, and has identified Portugal as a priority target for acquisitions. The capital raised exceeded the initial target by 50% and is intended for investment in medium-sized European companies.
Deloitte is organising the fourth edition of the Technology Fast 50 programme in Portugal.
An initiative designed to help startups scale and enter the market has launched, featuring 31 new scientific and technological ventures.
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Portugal is sending a delegation of 10 startups to participate in a major technology event in the United States.
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The Swiss merger that created the Helvetia Baloise insurance group will now control the former Baloise operation in Luxembourg, meaning that, in practice, the portfolio of 3.3 billion euros in Portuguese assets under management by Baloise Luxembourg remains unaffected. There is also the possibility of depending on Spain, given the acquisition of 70% of...
Portuguese footwear brands are preparing for a major showcase in New York, emphasizing quality and design over competitive pricing as their strategy for entering the US market.
Manuel Flahault has been appointed as the new General Manager for Air France-KLM operations in the Portuguese and Spanish markets.
The Portuguese Promotional Bank (BPF) announced the launch of “Fomento Trade”, which as of this Tuesday will provide short-term export credit insurance solutions and guarantees for medium and long-term international operations, backed by the Portuguese State, to support the internationalisation and competitiveness of Portuguese companies.
More than a hundred Portuguese companies are participating in this year's edition of the Maputo International Trade Fair.
LinkBR, a platform created by Ana Paula and Alessandro Pereira in Portugal, already brings together more than 60 partners and aims to connect customers with Brazilian entrepreneurs. Portuguese people are also being targeted.
Portuguese startups promote their services and products in Florianópolis as part of a transatlantic business initiative.
