Discovering What Spain and Portugal Have to Offer
Why do business and invest in Spain and Portugal? Besides being among the world leaders in tech, innovation, talent, tourism and gastronomy, their economies are also among the strongest performers in Europe. To explain in more detail what Hong Kong companies should be looking at in these two countries, Miguel Aguirre de Cárcer, Consul General of Spain, and Alexandre Leitão, Consul General of Portugal in Macao, provided a fascinating update at our country briefing on 9 April.
As the world’s second-most visited country after France, Spain received 85 million visitors in 2023, surpassing pre-Covid numbers. It is also cultivating a strong manpower pool as it is a magnet for talent from around the world.
Neighboring Portugal prides itself on its secure and safe business environment. Leitão also highlighted Portugal’s blue economy, its strategic location and innovative DNA, characterized by its citizens’ innovation and entrepreneurial spirit.
Alfonso Ballestero, Chairman of HKGCC’s Europe Committee, also spoke at the event about the Chamber’s mission to these two countries in late May. Any member interested in learning more about the mission can find more details here.
2024/04/09