Portugal Business News is referenced by the Embassy of Portugal Canada X Twitter account.   Click to see some of the Portugal Business News articles published by the Embassy of Portugal Canada X Twitter account that reference Portugal's economy and companies doing business in Portugal:     1 - Portugal’s port of Sines ranks in Top 15 in the EU   Source article: Portugal’s port of Sines ranks in Top 15 in the EU   Article on the Embassy of Portugal Canada X account       2 -   Who are the Top 10 most powerful women in Portugal?   Source article:  Who are the Top 10 most powerful women in Portugal? Article on the Embassy of Portugal Canada X account     3 - Lisbon launches a renewable energy community managed by AI Source article: Lisbon launches a renewable energy community managed by AI Article on the Embassy of Portugal Canada X account 4 - Portugal received 19% more tourists in 2023 Source article: Portugal received 19% more tourists in 2023 Article on the Embassy of Portugal Canada X account   About the Embassy of Portugal Canada –  “Emb.Portugal Canada” is the official X Twitter account of the Embassy of Portugal in Canada.   About Portugal Business News -  Articles by Portugal Business News are published or referenced on flagship industry websites, on Government trade and investment websites, in market reports prepared by the European Commission, on the websites of leading research companies such as Crunchbase, Dealroom and Startup Genome, on Wikipedia, in specialized business magazines and on multilingual news aggregators.   #portugalnews   #newsportugal   #aboutportugalbusinessnews   #aboutportugalbusinessesnews   #aboutPBN   #referencesportugalbusinessnews   #portugalbusinessnewsreviews   #arearticlesbyportugalbusinessnewsauthoritative   #businessnewsportugal   # EmbassyofPortugalCanada

Actualités Portugal - Les plus grandes marques de créateurs de mode au monde sont désormais logées à la même enseigne dans le nouveau grand magasin de Lisbonne : Fashion Clinic.   Le nouveau magasin phare de Fashion Clinic pour Femme, situé sur l’avenue de luxe à Lisbonne, Avenida da Liberdade, a été conçu par l’architecte Vincent Van Duysen, lauréat d’un prix international. Le grand magasin de 550 m2 présente les plus grandes marques de luxe au monde, dont Gucci, Fendi, Balenciaga, Saint Laurent, Prada, Stella McCartney, Zimmerman, Balmain, Dolce & Gabbana, Emmanuelle Khanh, Ferragamo, Givenchy, Manolo Blahnik, Stella McCartney et Tom Ford, parmi de nombreuses autres marques de mode.   Le produit phare du nouveau grand magasin de mode de Lisbonne est le coin réservé à la marque Louboutin, comme Fashion Clinic a obtenu l’exclusivité de la marque Louboutin au Portugal.   Le nouveau grand magasin de luxe de Lisbonne ne contient pas seulement les meilleures marques de mode de créateurs au monde, mais aussi des espaces dédiés au prêt-à-porter, aux chaussures, aux accessoires, aux bijoux et aux parfums.   Le magasin de luxe présente également une sélection exclusive de marques de produits pour la maison et lifestyle comme La DoubleJ, Les Ottomans, Richard Ginori et Dyptique.   La marque Fashion Clinic appartient au groupe Amorim Luxury, qui possède également les marques Paula et JNCQUOI.   #actualitésportugal #nouvellesportugal #marquesdecréateursportugal #magasinsdeluxeportugal #FashionClinic

Portugal news – The   Lisbon Metro ranks 7th best in Europe, according to the Bounce Underground Index 2024. Here are the Top 7 best metro systems in European capitals:     The public transport system in European capitals is essential for tourists to be able to get to travel to historic centers, and the Lisbon Metro was ranked seventh best in Europe, with 5.97 points, that is the same rating achieved by the metro systems in Copenhagen, Denmark, and in Bucharest, Romania.     Here are the Top 7 best metro systems in European capitals: 1 - Oslo metro in Norway Oslo has the best metro system in Europe, with an underground index score of 8.06 out of 10.     2 - Sofia metro in Bulgaria The Sofia Metro, or “Софийски Mетрополитен” in Bulgarian, is the second highest-scoring metro system in the study, with a score of 7.64 out of 10.     3 - Athens metro in Greece Athens has the third highest-rated metro system, with an underground index score of 7.29 out of 10.     4 – Madrid metro in Spain   5 – Warsaw metro in Poland 6 – London metro in the UK 7 – Lisbon metro in Portugal, Bucharest metro in Romania & Copenhagen metro in Denmark #portugalnews #newsportugal #metrosystemlisbon #BounceUndergroundIndex2024 #Top7bestmetrosystemsineuropeancapitals #Bounce

Portugal news – Two symbols of Portugal, Portuguese filigree and sardines, have been combined to create a unique piece of gold filigree jewelry displaying Portuguese edible Gold: Sardines.     The unique piece of art symbolizing Portugal, that was created by the Portuguese Filigree Workshop, is on display in Times Square, New York, at the Portuguese Sardine store of O Valor do Tempo Group.   The exclusive jewel in the shape of a gold ingot replicates an exquisite Portuguese Sardine preserve, with delicate skinless and boneless sardine fillets and edible gold.  A true work of art electroplated with 1.5-micron gold, that is displayed in Times Square, was produced using the Portuguese Filigree technique that took at least three days to complete.   Sharon Stone, Cecília Krull, Cristina Ferreira, Carla Bruni, Úrsula Corberó, Queen Leticia of Spain and Princess Mary of Denmark have all chosen to wear Portuguese Filigree, a status-symbol made in Portugal.   Since March 2024, Portuguese filigree is now certified with the exclusive Contrastaria brand  following the agreement signed between the public body INCM and the Municipalities of Gondomar in the district of Porto, and of Póvoa de Lanhoso in the district of Braga, where goldsmithing through the ancient art of filigree is the main activity due to the gold mines that used to be dotted around the region. #portugalnews #newsportugal #marketingnewsportugal #portuguesesardines #portuguesefiligree

Business & Productivity - by the CEO of KEEPTALENT Portugal, Pedro Ramos Portugal news - The future of work is being shaped by various trends that reflect the rapid changes in the corporate world. One such trend is the rise of hybrid and remote work. The pandemic accelerated the adoption of these models, and many companies now offer permanent policies allowing employees to split their time between the office and remote work, or even work entirely from home. Another important trend is automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI). These technologies are transforming entire industries by replacing repetitive and routine tasks, thereby increasing efficiency. However, this advancement raises concerns about potential job losses and the need for workers to reskill to adapt to new roles. The growth of the gig economy and freelance work is also noteworthy. More and more people are opting for short-term contracts and independent work, which offers flexibility but also presents challenges related to stability and labor benefits. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) issues are becoming increasingly central to companies, which face pressure to ensure their work environments are inclusive and reflect diversity in gender, race, age, and other characteristics. Moreover, with the rapid evolution of the skills required by the market, continuous learning and reskilling have become priorities. Many companies are investing in skill development programs to keep their employees up-to-date and relevant. Finally, employee well-being and mental health are now at the forefront. The pandemic highlighted the importance of supporting workers' mental health, and many organizations have implemented programs and policies aimed at promoting work-life balance. However, these advances come with significant challenges. Managing a hybrid workforce requires new approaches to leadership, communication, and performance management. In addition, data security and privacy have become critical issues with the increased use of personal devices and home networks. Another challenge is digital inequality. Not all workers have the same access to technology or an adequate environment for remote work, which can create disparities in terms of opportunities and productivity. Resistance to change is also an obstacle. Although the adoption of new technologies and work methods is essential, many organizations face internal resistance, making organizational change management a constant challenge. The increase in remote work can also have negative impacts on employees' mental health, such as isolation and burnout, which require effective strategies to support workers' well-being. Furthermore, changes in labor laws and data protection require companies to stay constantly updated. The gig economy, in particular, raises legal issues regarding workers' rights and benefits, requiring special attention to ensure legal compliance. These trends and challenges represent a profound transformation in how work is understood and practiced, demanding constant adaptation and innovation so that companies and workers can thrive in this new landscape. Author: Pedro Ramos - PhD, CEO of KEEPTALENT Portugal Portuguese CEO wins European CEO of the Year Awards 2024 #portugalnews #newsportugal #HRnewsportugal #changemanagement #thefutureofwork #worktrendsandchallenges #businessandproductivity

Portugal news - Two Portuguese Space institutions have won the PROSSE 2024 competition to work on ESA experiments for their scientific projects in the area of ​​space exploration in Portugal.   The Institute of Systems and Robotics at the Instituto Superior Técnico of the University of Lisbon and the LIBPhys Laboratory, that is formed by researchers from NOVA University are the two winners of the PROSSE 2024 competition.   The PROSSE initiative for Science in Space Exploration is promoted by the Portuguese Space Agency and the two winning projects will now be contracted to work with the European Space Agency's PRODEX team.     Here are the 2 Portuguese Space projects that won the PROSSE 2024 competition:     1)  The UNFORESEEN project The UNFORESEEN project by the Institute of Systems and Robotics at IST Lisbon aims to use unsupervised deep learning techniques to detect craters on the surface of Mars, thus overcoming the limitations of current supervised models.     2)  The ASTROPOWER project   The ASTROPOWER project, developed by LIBPhys (Laboratory of Instrumentation, Biomedical Engineering and Radiation Physics), focuses on mitigating the loss of muscle power in astronauts through Acoustic Biofeedback techniques for myotatic tension, which could also be applied to combat muscle loss related to population aging. #portugalnews #newsportugal #spacenewsportugal #spaceinstitutionsportugal #PROSSE2024competition #PortugalSpace #portuguesespaceprojects

Portugal news - Portugal ranks 7th country by receipts from football transfer fees, according to the FIFA Global Transfer Report 2023. Above is the ranking of Top 10 countries by receipts from football transfer fees in 2023.   While Portugal is the 4th seller in the football transfer market with 731 transfers out, the country ranks 7th with the highest receipts, with USD 522.3 million.   In terms of spending for football transfer fees, Portugal spent USD 269.3 million for 1,017 transfers in. While Portugal is the country with the highest number of transfers in, the country only ranks 8th in terms of spending.     For the second year in a row, Portuguese clubs led the way for incoming transfers, with a total of 1,017 such transfers. Clubs from Brazil released the highest number of players, with a total of 1,217 outgoing transfers. In fact, the number one transfer stream in 2023 was for players moving from Brazil to Portugal with 414 transfers.     #portugalnews #newsportugal #footballnewsportugal #soccernewsportugal #receiptsfromfootballtransferfeesportugal #rankingofcountriesbyreceiptsfromfootballtransferfees #spendingforfootballtransferfeesportugal

Portugal news - Unicorn Sword Health is recruiting for over 100 tech jobs in Portugal.   Portuguese tech unicorn Sword Health is the fastest growing tech company  in Portugal, according to Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 ranking 2023, and employs a team of over 850 tech employees globally, of which more than 300 in Portugal.   Portuguese unicorn Sword Health is registering a high-growth trajectory driven by innovation and is therefore recruiting tech professionals to keep up with the company’s exponential growth. Since the tech company has Portuguese roots, there is a strong focus on strengthening the Portugal-based team while also growing the global team, namely in the US and in Brazil.   The tech jobs currently available at Sword Health are in the fields of AI, Engineering, Product, Data, Finance and Marketing.   Commenting on Portuguese tech talent, Jorge Meireles, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Sword Health, stated that they focus on “national talent which has been, and continues to be, at the origin of our success” .   In June 2024, Portuguese unicorn Sword Health raised USD 130 million  in a mix of primary and secondary sale, increasing the company’s valuation to USD 3 Billion. #portugalnews #newsportugal #technewsportugal #techjobsinportugal #SwordHealth #techjobsavailableinportugal

Portugal news - KPMG just obtained the Microsoft Supplier of the Year award.   The Microsoft Supplier Prestige Awards 2024 have recognized KPMG for its commitment to innovation and to driving employee experiences through artificial intelligence (AI).   As a preferred supplier to Microsoft for almost two decades, KPMG collaborates on defining transformation solutions for companies, based on AI and Cloud with sustainability issues in mind; in several areas, including tax, operations, risk management, legal and HR. In Portugal, KPMG has offices in Lisbon, Porto and Évora with 77 partnership members and around 1,600 employees.   “This recognition demonstrates the vitality of the alliance between KPMG and Microsoft, which recently resulted in a historic agreement in the area of ​​Artificial Intelligence, which contributes to the creation of value for our clients and partners. At KPMG, we are committed to excellence and innovation every day, and we know that these are values ​​that Microsoft also shares,” stated Adelaide Leitão, Microsoft Alliance Senior Manager, at KPMG Portugal.   #portugalnews #newsportugal #kpmgportugal #microsoftsupplieroftheyearaward #MicrosoftAlliance

Portugal news - Portugal’s public debt falls by 2.1 billion euros in July 2024.   Portugal’s public debt, from the Maastricht perspective, decreased by 2.1 billion euros to 275.9 billion euros in July 2024.  This decrease mainly reflected the reduction in debt securities (-2.0 billion euros), mainly short-term.   Portugal’s general government deposit assets totaled 16.8 billion euros, an increase of 2.8 billion euros compared to June. Excluding these deposits, public debt fell by 4.9 billion euros to 259.2 billion euros.   Public debt corresponds to the financial liabilities of the general government sector and is one of the most relevant macroeconomic indicators used to assess a country’s financial health. While there are several ways of measuring public debt, in Portugal and in other European Union (EU) countries, a harmonized definition is used, which is commonly referred to as the “Maastricht debt”. #portugalnews #newsportugal #newsportugueseeconomy #economicnewsportugal #governmentdebtportugal #publicdebtportugal

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Portugal news - A Spanish view of Olhão in Portugal’s sunny Algarve is revealed by ¡HOLA! magazine this summer.   Olhão is the perfect traditional seaside town of the Algarve to unwind, according to the Spanish magazine reporter who was charmed by the lively market day on Saturday mornings, with its stalls filled with fruit and vegetables, traditional sweets, honey, crafts and flowers, which cause a sensation among visitors.      The largest fishing port in the Algarve provides the market stalls of Olhão with the freshest seafood, including sea bass, corvina, horse mackerel, octopus, sardines, cuttlefish, rays, and swordfish.   For the savvy consumers, Olhão is best enjoyed with an aperitif in one of the nearby bars, and dried octopus roe with a glass of wine is just the thing to enjoy the view.   While the aroma of traditional recipes escapes through the curtains of Portuguese houses covered with tiles, visitors may go discover the winding streets of Olhão and enjoy the special feel of the Cubist city of the Algarve with its cobbled streets, gleaming white houses and blue doors that are characteristic of the Portuguese Algarve.   Small boutique hotels are opening in Olhão that, while preserving the beauty of its old buildings, offer visitors a very tempting option for accommodation.  According to reporter Christina Fernandez, there is no trip worth its salt in which gastronomy is not an added bonus, and the Portuguese seaside town has a number of French, Swiss and Portuguese restaurants to sample, but the most precious treasure on this side of the Algarve is its oysters. For the more adventurous, a boat trip to Culatra island is the place to go, to enjoy not only the rustic houses, but also the deserted golden beaches.   #portugalnews #newsportugal #tourismnewsportugal #olhãoportugal #fishingportinth ealgarve #culatraisland