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#InvestInAsturias | Why Asturias? Human capital attracts companies, and our region, traditionally a source of labour to export, is accelerating the attraction of firms due to the training of its workers in engineering and new technologies. A very interesting report by La Nueva España about how national companies and foreign multinationals choose Asturias to settle in attending to human capital. A phenomenon that already occurred in the 1980s, combined then with industrial location factors, and which is now accelerating, with the quality of human resources as the first and decisive cause. Cost-effectiveness, human capital, wage stability and competitive labour costs are key factors for attracting companies in Asturias. Read the full report here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dn6WGBWB #FDI #foreigninvestment #investinspain #labour #Asturias

The Canary Islands is the fastest-growing region in Spain in innovation. Talent, tax incentives and infrastructures are driving the Canary Islands to become an innovation hub in Europe. 🚀 🏝 ____________ Canarias es la región que más crece en innovación en España Agencia Canaria de Investigación, Innovación y Sociedad de la Información Proexca - Gobierno de Canarias Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades https://lnkd.in/dkhg5cTE

It has been a privilege to work with OECD Development over the past two years on how to attract greater investment, talent and visitors to #LatinAmerican regions. After numerous trips, meetings and workshops with governors, mayors, economic representatives, small business owners, local leaders, and many other stakeholders, it is a pleasure to share the 3 case studies in: 🇨🇴 Colombia (Pacific Region): https://lnkd.in/e5eyRJJx 🇨🇱 Chile (Regions of Valparaíso and Magallanes and Antarctica): https://lnkd.in/ezhg69P8 🇦🇷 Argentina (Province of Misiones): https://lnkd.in/eiH-qPxd All have concrete recommendations to promote quality #investments, attract #humantalent and foster #sustainabletourism to generate income and #qualityjobs and to contribute to economic and #socialdevelopment.

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Join us next Thursday, April 25 for this webinar organized by the Saskatchewan Office in Mexico and CanCham Mexico to learn how Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada can support Canadian companies from the prairies in their expansion to Mexico. Willy Fogang MBA, CITP will provide information on risk mitigation solutions to navigate the Mexican market confidently.

My sincere thanks to Fundación Consejo España-Australia  for your hospitality while in Madrid – it was a wonderful opportunity to hear from business and government on the strong commercial relationship between #Spain and #Australia. 🌏 Hearing positive experiences from companies such as Acciona, Iberdrola, Indra and Navantia - it’s clear that the bilateral relationship is strong, and growing! Australia is the second market after the US where Spanish companies are most successful in winning public tenders. According to the Spanish Ministry of Economy, in 2023 14% of all tenders awarded to Spanish companies were in Australia! We’re also an important gateway market for expansion into Southeast Asia and the broader Asia Pacific region. 🎓In education, we’re seeing consistently strong performance, with Education First reporting that Australia has overtaken the UK and the US as the top destination for Spanish students to work and learn English. 🔍For Australian businesses keen to explore the abundant opportunities in Spain, the #Austrade team in market are happy to assist. Miguel Ríos González Elena Laburu Jennifer Mackinlay Sophia McIntyre Fundación Consejo España-Australia | Iberdrola Renewables | Indra | Navantia, S.A., S.M.E | Ayuntamiento de Madrid | Spanish Chamber of Commerce | RMIT Europe | Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores, Unión Europea y Cooperación | Ministry of Economy, Trade and Business

ASTURIAS ECONOMIC AND TRADE OFFICE ✅ The Government of Asturias together with the Asturian Federation of Entrepreneurs, the Chambers of Commerce and Compromiso XXI, continue to make progress so that in a few months, the new Asturian Economy and Trade Office will be inaugurated in MADRID. The aim is to attract investment for the Principality and to show the dynamism and potential of the Asturian economy. This, together with the Law on Strategic Projects which is currently being processed in Parliament, will form an ambitious package to accelerate the economic development and commercial openness of Asturias. The region is an ideal place to invest and create workplaces thanks to the strong links with the University and the availability of infrastructures such as ports and the new Pajares Bypass, which allow thousands of tonnes of goods to be moved. It is also an ideal place to become an intercontinental HUB, not only for companies that want to set up in the European Union, but also for companies that want to do business with Latin America, as our ties with Latin American countries are very strong. Asturias, your investment destination on the horizon! 📈 Invest in Asturias, Agencia Sekuens, Adrián Barbón Rodríguez, Alejandro Calvo Rodríguez, Borja Sánchez, Presidencia Cámara de Comercio de Oviedo, Cámara de Comercio de Gijón, Camara de comercio de Aviles, FADE - Empresas de Asturias, Universidad de Oviedo, Bloomberg,CNBC

[This revised post focuses on the timeline of events and provides a critical analysis of the current situation, maintaining a tone that reflects the seriousness of the issues faced and the anticipation of constructive change.] 🔴 https://lnkd.in/ekHDcUD9 To reflect a more critical and chronological approach that synchronizes with the discussed agenda, I will adjust the LinkedIn post to highlight the sequence of events and a critical analysis of the situation, while maintaining optimism for positive change on the horizon. Yesterday, in a crucial meeting in Gran Canaria, I addressed the lingering issues resonating with our technical-scientific community, particularly in the realm of Industry 5.0. Our discussion focused on the enduring requests from Canarian institutions for support in their travels to Brussels, emphasizing the pursuit of fair and equitable representation in subsidy acquisition. I highlighted a long-neglected issue: the lack of attention and support for members of the Canary Special Zone, like Global3CCS, a problem that has been continuously overlooked. 🔍🌐 #Industry5_0 #CanaryIslands Today, the tide appears to be turning with the introduction of new practice codes by the General Directorate for Research and Innovation, promoting co-creation between industry and academia, as well as citizen involvement in the valorization of knowledge. This update symbolizes a glimmer of hope, suggesting a clearing of the obstacles that have clouded our path toward progress and equity in innovation. 🌟✨ #Innovation #CoCreation However, the critical situation with the Canary Special Zone persists, having left the members of the ROAZEC without necessary support for sustainable innovative public procurement for four years. This meeting underscores the critical need for structural change that recognizes and effectively activates the essential contributions of our entities in the Canary Islands within the European innovation landscape. 🚀🇪🇺 #ROAZEC #Sustainability We are at a decisive moment, witnessing the potential for significant advancement towards the valorization of knowledge and scientific empowerment. It is crucial that the Canary Special Zone aligns with this progressive vision, activating sustainable innovative public procurement to foster equitable and sustainable development. #ScientificEmpowerment #SustainableDevelopment Dragoș Pîslaru Nadia Calviño Guglielmo di Cola

Last week, the national newspaper Cinco Días published an article on boosting economic activity in Asturias 💪💛💙. An overview about how a cleaner and more innovative industry is pushing Asturian economic activity, consolidating the Principality as an investment pole for companies in which the local economy benefits from the dynamism and capacity for transition. 🏭👨🏭👩🏭 Consejería de Ciencia, Empresas, Formación y Empleo del Principado Consejería de Transición Ecológica, Industria y Desarrollo Económico #industry #Asturias #innovation #investinAsturias https://lnkd.in/dvcnyeRf

I came across this interesting article from Economía Digital, highlighting how Barcelona is rapidly emerging as a global leader in the #digital economy. The city is now home to over 7,000 companies and thousands of professionals. In fact, Barcelona is set to attract more than one million euros in #datacenter investments and boost its installed capacity to 173 MW next year. With its strategic location and a great commitment to fostering a sustainable and inclusive digital transformation, it's drawing #talent and investment from around the world, becoming a magnet for technology, creativity, and innovation. It's inspiring to see how cities like Barcelona are adapting to and thriving in the evolving digital landscape! Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/ewXk5Gid