🇵🇹 Portugal has secured its position among Europe's top 10 destinations for foreign direct investment (FDI), ranking 9th in the EY Attractiveness Survey 2026. Despite a challenging international environment, Portugal attracted 186 FDI projects in 2025, recording a 5% decline, compared with the European average decrease of 7%. The results highlight the country's resilience and continued appeal to international investors. 📊 Key findings from the report: • 9th in Europe for foreign investment projects, ahead of countries such as the Netherlands, Ireland and Switzerland. • 44% of FDI projects were concentrated in software, IT services, business services and professional services. • 37% of projects were expansions of existing investments, up from 26% in the previous year, reflecting the confidence of established investors in the country. 🚀 What comes next? Looking ahead, investors identify artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, data centres, logistics and advanced manufacturing as priority areas for future investment. Portugal's competitive advantages, including its skilled talent, quality of life, political stability and growing availability of renewable energy, provide a strong foundation for attracting higher-value investment. 🌍 Carlos Fernandes, Investment Director at AICEP, participated in the presentation of the EY Attractiveness Survey 2026, highlighting the importance of shifting from investment quantity to investment quality, with a stronger focus on projects that boost productivity, foster innovation and create long-term value. AICEP remains committed to promoting Portugal's competitive advantages internationally and supporting investors in establishing and expanding their operations in the country.

🚀 Portuguese innovation reaching new heights! 🇵🇹🛰️ Coimbra-based Neuraspace has secured €15.6M in new financing to accelerate the development of its AI solutions for Space Domain Awareness and Space Traffic Management. Founded in 2020, the company monitors 600+ satellites, helping anticipate collision risks and improve the safety of space operations, with customers including the European Space Agency. With contracts involving the Portuguese Air Force and @NATO , Neuraspace is strengthening Portugal’s position at the intersection of AI, space and defence. 🌍💡 #Portugal #Innovation #AI #SpaceTech

🇵🇹 𝗔𝗻𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗰𝗮 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗷𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗰̧𝗼̃𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲 𝗱𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗵𝗼 𝗱𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰̧𝗮̃𝗼 𝗱𝗮 𝗔𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗣. Com mais de 20 anos de experiência em funções de liderança, inovação e internacionalização, Ana Casaca tem desenvolvido a sua atividade na articulação entre o setor empresarial, a ciência, a tecnologia, o investimento e as políticas públicas. É membro do Conselho do European Innovation Council (EIC), órgão consultivo da Comissão Europeia para a estratégia de crescimento das empresas tecnológicas europeias, e desempenhava, até agora, funções de Diretora de Inovação na Galp. Licenciada em Microbiologia pela Universidade Católica Portuguesa, com um MBA pela Porto Business School e formação executiva em corporate governance, tendo concluído o International Directors Programme do INSEAD, Ana Casaca regressa também a uma instituição ligada ao início do seu percurso profissional: integrou a geração C4 do INOV Contacto. No Fórum AICEP 2026, antecipou três dimensões que pretende colocar no centro do seu mandato: ambição, escala e impacto. “Podemos ter mais Portugal no mundo. E ter mais mundo a criar valor em Portugal.” A nova Presidente destacou ainda o papel da AICEP na abertura de mercados às empresas portuguesas, na atração de investimento e no acompanhamento de empresas e investidores, com o objetivo de transformar oportunidades em valor para Portugal. Ana Casaca sucede a Madalena Oliveira e Silva, que termina o seu percurso profissional na AICEP após uma longa carreira na Agência.

🇵🇹 Mais de 500 participantes, entre empresas, especialistas, decisores e representantes da Rede Externa da AICEP, reuniram-se no Palácio da Bolsa, no Porto, para debater a competitividade de Portugal e o futuro das empresas portuguesas nos mercados globais. Sob o tema “Portugal no mercado global: competitividade e futuro”, o Fórum AICEP 2026 colocou em debate os desafios do comércio internacional, o atual contexto geopolítico e as oportunidades para uma economia cada vez mais aberta, tecnológica e internacional. Naquele que foi o seu último dia na Presidência da AICEP, Madalena Oliveira e Silva fez um balanço do mandato e destacou o trabalho desenvolvido para tornar a Agência mais internacional, mais próxima das empresas e mais preparada para responder aos desafios futuros. 💬 “O sucesso da AICEP será sempre o sucesso das empresas e, consequentemente, o sucesso de Portugal.” Com destaque para os mais de 3,9 mil milhões de euros de investimento produtivo e em Investigação e Desenvolvimento angariado durante o período do Portugal 2030, tendo 2025 sido um ano de recorde histórico de investimento captado pela Agência. Ana Casaca, Presidente da AICEP desde 1 de outubro, assumiu o seu compromisso à frente da Agência: 💬 “Transformar ambição em escala e escala em impacto para Portugal. Para servir Portugal e reforçar a nossa posição no mundo”. Castro Almeida, Ministro da Economia e Coesão Territorial, destacou o papel da internacionalização no crescimento: 💬 “A AICEP tem aqui o seu principal desafio: ajudar as empresas a internacionalizarem. O aumento das exportações será decisivo para o crescimento da economia portuguesa.” João Rui Ferreira, Secretário de Estado da Economia, salientou: 💬 “Portugal tem cada vez mais capacidade tecnológica. O desafio é transformar essas capacidades em competitividade.” 🌍 Paulo Portas abriu a reflexão sobre geopolítica, geoeconomia e a reconfiguração do comércio internacional. O programa trouxe também a perspetiva dos representantes da AICEP na Alemanha, Canadá e Estados Unidos sobre estes mercados. 🤝 A manhã contou ainda com empresas como Casa Mendes Gonçalves, LMA Leandro Manuel Araújo, S.A. e Aloft, num painel dedicado à internacionalização, e Synopsys Inc, Tridonic e Critical Software, que debateram investimento, engenharia e tecnologia. As boas-vindas aos participantes foram dadas por Pedro Duarte, Presidente da Câmara Municipal do Porto e Nuno Botelho, Presidente da Associação Comercial do Porto - Câmara de Comércio e Indústria.

João Rui Ferreira  Secretário de Estado da Economia: “Portugal tem cada vez mais capacidade tecnológica. O desafio é transformar essas capacidades em competitividade. Espero que este fórum nos inspire para os desafios que estão pela frente”.

🌬️ Portugal ranks among the EU leaders in new wind power capacity, with 200 MW installed in the first half of 2026, according to WindEurope. This places the country 7th in the European Union for new capacity installed during the period, bringing Portugal’s total wind power capacity to more than 6 GW. 🇵🇹 The sector is set to continue expanding: WindEurope forecasts that Portugal will add 2.1 GW of wind power capacity between 2026 and 2030. ⚡ The latest 200 MW came from the Tâmega wind project, part of a €350 million investment that will reach a total capacity of 274 MW. 🌱 Across Europe, wind power is also accelerating, with 8.8 GW of new capacity installed in the first half of 2026, 30% more than in the same period last year. Know more: portugalglobal.pt/pt/noticia…

🇵🇹📈 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲? In the 200th issue of Portugalglobal magazine, Manuel Castro Almeida, Minister of Economy and of Territorial Cohesion, shares his perspective on the priorities shaping Portugal’s next stage of economic growth. For the Minister, Portugal’s main challenge is to strengthen its ability to create value, increase productivity and deliver higher wages. Investment, innovation, productivity, internationalisation and administrative simplification are identified as five strategic priorities for achieving this ambition. 🌍 The interview also explores how Portuguese companies can strengthen their position in international markets by competing through quality, innovation and value creation, as well as Portugal’s ability to attract strategic investment in areas ranging from digital technologies and artificial intelligence to aerospace, renewable energy, biotechnology and the blue economy. 📖 Read the full interview in the 200th issue of Portugalglobal: revista.portugalglobal.pt/AI…

🇵🇹 Portuguese music takes the international stage with five nominations at the 2026 Latin Grammy Awards, led by Carminho and Dino D’Santiago with two nominations each. 🎶 Carminho is nominated for Best Portuguese Language Roots Music Album with Eu Vou Morrer de Amor ou Resistir, while Memória, her collaboration with Rosalía inspired by traditional fado, is nominated for Best Portuguese Language Song. 🌍 Dino D’Santiago also earns two nominations through his project with Brazilian artists Criolo and Amaro Freitas. No vento de nós is nominated for Best Portuguese Language Song, while Criolo, Amaro & Dino is nominated for Best MPB/Música Afro Portuguesa Brasileira Album. 🎬 Karetus complete Portugal’s presence among the nominees with Moleirinha, nominated for Best Short Form Music Video. The nominations showcase the diversity of Portuguese music, from fado and Portuguese-language songwriting to contemporary sounds and international collaborations. 🔗 Learn more: portugalglobal.pt/en/news/20…

🇵🇹 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗮 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗹: 𝘂𝗺 𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗼 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲́𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗼 𝗻𝗼𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘀 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗶𝘀 Fórum AICEP debate o papel da Marca Portugal na competitividade e internacionalização Como pode a Marca Portugal contribuir para gerar valor, reforçar a competitividade do país e apoiar a internacionalização das empresas? Esta é uma das questões em debate no Fórum AICEP 2026, que se realiza a 30 de setembro, no Palácio da Bolsa, no Porto, sob o tema “Portugal no Mercado Global: Competitividade e Futuro”. 🌍 Num contexto internacional marcado por rápidas transformações económicas, geopolíticas e tecnológicas, a capacidade de Portugal se afirmar e diferenciar nos mercados globais assume uma importância crescente. É neste enquadramento que a Marca Portugal ganha relevância enquanto ativo estratégico, capaz de reforçar a reputação do país, valorizar a oferta nacional e criar novas oportunidades para as empresas portuguesas. O painel “Marca Portugal: Um Ativo a Criar Valor para Conquistar Mercados Internacionais”, que decorre entre as 15h00 e as 16h30, reúne Francisco Teixeira, Country Manager do Grupo WPP Portugal, e Fernando Daniel Nunes, CEO da Vista Alegre, para discutir o papel da marca na diferenciação e projeção internacional de Portugal. 💡 O Fórum AICEP 2026 integra um programa que reúne empresas, especialistas, decisores e parceiros da internacionalização para debater os desafios e oportunidades que marcam a presença de Portugal no mercado global. Ao longo do dia estarão ainda em destaque temas como a geopolítica e a geoeconomia, a internacionalização, o investimento, a inovação e as oportunidades em mercados estratégicos. 🔗 Acompanhe o evento em: lnkd.in/gDPkMdhV 📅 30 de setembro | 15h00-16h30 📍 Palácio da Bolsa, Porto

🍫Pedaços de Cacau's Manjerico Bonbon has been awarded three stars at the Great Taste Awards (TasteAtlas), recognising its quality, originality and balance. Inspired by manjerico, an aroma closely associated with Portugal’s popular festivals and traditions, the bonbon combines this distinctive flavour with artisan chocolate, bringing a contemporary twist to Portuguese heritage. Specialising in dark chocolate, Pedaços de Cacau has now received 28 national and international awards, reinforcing its ambition to take Portuguese chocolate to new markets. Another recognition of Portugal’s ability to combine tradition, creativity and innovation to create distinctive products with international potential. 🔗 Learn more: portugalglobal.pt/en/news/20…

🏅 Portuguese architecture continues to earn international recognition. Eduardo Souto de Moura has received the Gold Medal of the International Union of Architects (UIA), the organisation’s highest honour and one of the most prestigious distinctions in architecture. The Portuguese architect, whose work includes Braga Municipal Stadium, the House of Stories Paula Rego and Porto Metro, sees Portugal’s architectural identity as rooted in pragmatism and the ability to respond to real needs. 🇵🇹 In an interview with Portugalglobal, Souto de Moura reflects on the international reputation of Portuguese architecture, the projects that shaped his career and one of the country’s most pressing challenges: housing. For the architect, Portugal already has the three essential ingredients to build more homes: land, funding and people with the expertise to design them. 🏗️ 🔗 Read the full interview: revista.portugalglobal.pt/AI…

Em 2027, onde queremos estar? 🌍 No #FórumAICEP2026, Paulo Rios de Oliveira, administrador da AICEP, apresenta a estratégia de internacionalização para 2027 e desafia empresas, associações e parceiros a reforçarem a articulação na promoção externa. 🌎 E que oportunidades se abrem no Mercosul? Chris Ruff e José Rijo analisam o potencial da Argentina, Brasil, Paraguai e Uruguai. 📍 30 setembro | Palácio da Bolsa, Porto 👉 Programa em breve : forumaicep2026.portugalgloba…

🏅 Portugal has achieved its best-ever result at the International Committee of the Mediterranean Games winning 32 medals at Taranto 2026. Team Portugal secured 16 gold, 7 silver and 9 bronze medals, setting a new national record in the competition. 🇵🇹 Portugal’s sporting success is matched by the growing economic importance of the sector. In 2025, Portuguese exports of sports goods reached €728.8 million, led by bicycles with €427.9 million and boats and water sports equipment with €109.7 million. 🚲 Together, these two segments represented 73.7% of the country’s sports goods exports, highlighting the international reach of Portuguese products and companies. 🌍 👉 Learn more: portugalglobal.pt/en/news/20…

🇵🇹🤝🇸🇦 Portugal and Saudi Arabia are strengthening healthcare cooperation, bringing together companies and institutions from both countries to turn closer bilateral ties into concrete business opportunities. AICEP hosted the Healthcare Business Meetings - Portugal-Saudi Arabia in Lisbon, bringing together institutional representatives and Portuguese and Saudi companies to explore opportunities for cooperation across the healthcare sector. “We believe that this direct engagement between companies is essential to translating the strong institutional relationship between our two countries into tangible economic results,” said Bruno Paes Moreira, Member of the Board, AICEP. Sultan Al-Muslim, Secretary General, Federation of Saudi Chambers, reinforced the Saudi side’s commitment: “We are very committed to strengthening the relationship between Portugal and Saudi Arabia.” 🤝 For Francisco Pinheiro Catalão, Secretary of State for Health Management, Ministry of Health of Portugal, the potential for collaboration extends across several strategic areas: “I believe Portugal and Saudi Arabia have particularly strong opportunities for cooperation in digital health and virtual care, value-based healthcare, medical devices and diagnostics, innovation and technology transfer, as well as health management and digital skills.” Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and its openness to international healthcare cooperation were also highlighted by H.E. Fahad AlJalajel, Minister of Health, Ministry of Health Saudi Arabia: “We come with a Vision 2030 to cooperate with all our partners globally, to share with them, to understand with them, and to solve all the global health challenges around the world.” 🩺 Portugal’s growing international position in healthcare was underlined by Joaquim Cunha, Executive Director, Health Cluster Portugal: “In 2025, we surpassed €5 billion in health exports, which is quite impressive, not only the growth, but the absolute value.” 📈 The programme concluded with a sectorial roundtable between Portuguese and Saudi companies in Healthcare, Pharma and Digital Health, creating direct opportunities to explore partnerships and new business between the two markets.

Fernando Pimenta claimed two gold medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Poznań, becoming world champion in both K1 1000m and K1 5000m. Portugal finished the Championships with four medals overall, with João Ribeiro and Messias Baptista taking silver in K2 500m, and Gustavo Gonçalves, João Ribeiro, Messias Baptista and Pedro Casinha securing bronze in K4 500m. 🥇 Pimenta’s K1 1000m victory also put Portuguese technology in the spotlight, with the athlete competing in the new Nelo Sete 7, developed by Vila do Conde-based NELO Kayaks. 🛶 Founded in 1978, NELO has become an international reference in high-performance kayaks and canoes. More than 90% of its production is exported to around 100 countries, taking Portuguese engineering and specialised know-how to athletes worldwide. 🌍 At the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, NELO equipped athletes from 38 countries and produced 80% of the kayaks used in canoe sprint events. Portugal’s performance in Poznań adds another chapter to a success story where Portuguese talent, innovation and technology compete at the highest level.

🇵🇹 O Fórum AICEP 2026 vai reunir Governo, empresas, especialistas e a rede da AICEP para debater a competitividade de Portugal e o futuro das empresas portuguesas nos mercados internacionais. Manuel Castro Almeida, Ministro da Economia e da Coesão Territorial, João Rui Ferreira, Secretário de Estado da Economia, e Madalena Oliveira e Silva, Presidente da AICEP, estão entre os oradores institucionais desta edição. 🌍 Ao longo do dia, o programa irá abordar a reconfiguração do comércio internacional, o posicionamento de Portugal nos mercados globais, a internacionalização e o investimento, com a participação de empresas e especialistas da rede externa da AICEP. A tarde será dedicada a reuniões entre empresas e especialistas da AICEP e a sessões temáticas sobre oportunidades em novos mercados, o Acordo UE-Mercosul, a Marca Portugal e a integração de fornecedores portugueses nas cadeias de valor de empresas internacionais presentes no país. 💼 📅 30 de setembro 📍 Palácio da Bolsa, Porto 🔗 Conheça o programa completo, descubra os oradores e inscreva-se no Fórum AICEP 2026: forumaicep2026.portugalgloba…

🍺🏅 A beer from Coimbra has been crowned the World’s Best Grape Ale at the @worldbeerawards 2026 in London. Created by Portuguese brewery Praxis Beer in partnership with winemaker Magnum Carlos Lucas Vinhos, Lda., the award-winning beer combines Encruzado grapes from the Dão wine region with water from the Mondego River, bringing together two distinctive elements of Central Portugal. 🇵🇹 The recognition was part of a strong showing for Praxis, which collected eight additional medals across different categories, including four golds. A world-class distinction that showcases Portugal’s ability to combine tradition, local identity and innovation in products with international recognition. 🌍 Know more: portugalglobal.pt/en/news/20…

Portugal 🇵🇹 is one of Europe’s top destinations for a workcation. Lisbon ranks second among the best European cities for combining remote work and leisure, scoring 61.2 out of 100 in a new study by @Comparethemkt. 💻 The Portuguese capital combines good fixed broadband speeds with a growing remote-working community and a vibrant café culture. ☕ With an average cappuccino price of €2.55, Lisbon also stands out as an accessible option compared with other cities in the ranking. 🌍 Paris takes first place, followed by Lisbon and London, highlighting Portugal’s capital as an attractive destination for professionals looking to combine productivity with quality of life. Know more: portugalglobal.pt/noticias/2…