Cabo Verde

Macau International Fair and PLPEX close with the signing of 85 protocols

21 October 2019

A total of 85 protocols were signed and more than 400 meetings were held at the 24th Macau International Fair (24th MIF) and the Portuguese-speaking Countries (Macau) Products and Services Exhibition 2019 (2019PLPEX) ), which closed on Saturday, 19 October, according to official information.

Macau wants to help Greater Bay companies enter foreign markets

18 October 2019

Macau will be able to serve the cities of the Guandong - Hong Kong - Macau Greater Bay by opening them to the outside and exploring markets in Portuguese-speaking countries, markets included in the Belt and Road initiative and international ones, the secretary for the Economy and Finance of the Macau Government said on Thursday.

Cabo Verde central bank predicts 5.0% economic growth in 2019 and 2020

18 October 2019

Cabo Verde's economy is expected to grow at a rate close to 5.0% in 2019 and 2020, according to forecasts from the archipelago's central bank included in the monetary policy report published on Thursday in Praia, which said the macroeconomic environment. remained favourable.

China’s public companies are key in cooperation with Portuguese-speaking countries

17 October 2019

China's state-owned enterprises are a key force in economic and trade cooperation between China and the Portuguese-speaking countries and in the construction of the multilateral Cooperation Platform, the director-general of the Central Government Liaison Office said on Wednesday in Macau.

Cape Verdean government approves decree allowing airport service concession

17 October 2019

The Cape Verdean Council of Ministers has approved a decree laying down the rules for the concession of the airport service that will allow the concession of international airport and aerodrome services under the management of airport and air safety company ASA, said the spokesperson for the meeting held in Mindelo.

Macau International Fair and Portuguese-speaking Countries Products and Services Exhibition kicks off on Thursday

16 October 2019

The 24th Macau International Fair (24th MIF) and the Portuguese-speaking Countries (Macau) 2019 (2019PLPEX) Products and Services Exhibition will coordinate and articulate with China's development policies, closely following new international investment trends, said the president of the Macau Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM).

Cabo Verde’s 2020 budget forecasts economic growth of between 4.8% and 5.8%

16 October 2019

Cabo Verde's economy is expected to grow in the range of 4.8% to 5.8% in 2020, according to the State Budget bill passed on Monday by the Council of Ministers and delivered to parliament on Tuesday, and also includes a reduction of the budget deficit to 1.7% of gross domestic product (GDP).

Macau is committed to promoting cooperation between China and the Portuguese-speaking countries

14 October 2019

Macau is committed to building the Trade Cooperation Services Platform between China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries, a task it was given by the central government, the Secretary for Economy and Finance said recently in Lisbon, Portugal.

Cabo Verde attends 24th Macau International Fair with 22 companies

11 October 2019

Cabo Verde plans to attend the 24th Macau International Fair (24MIF) from 17 to 19 October, with 22 private companies exhibiting their products, services and seeking new partnerships and business opportunities, the president of Cabo Verde Trade Invest said in Praia on Thursday.

Macau extends export credit insurance to all Portuguese-speaking countries

9 October 2019

An export credit insurance system to provide additional support to reduce the risk of trade with Portuguese-speaking countries was officially launched in Macau to support the construction of the Commercial and Trade Cooperation Service Platform between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries, the Monetary Authority of Macau (AMCM) said.

Companies from China and Portuguese-speaking countries meet at summit in Macau

9 October 2019

On 16 October, Macau will host the Summit on the Construction of the China-Portuguese-Speaking Trade Cooperation Services Platform, supported by the 2019 China Central Public Enterprises, the Macau Institute for Trade and Investment Promotion (IPIM) said in a statement.

Cabo Verde posts average economic growth of 5.7% in the first half of 2019

4 October 2019

Cabo Verde's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by an average of 5.7% year-on-year in the first half of 2019, with the value recorded in the second quarter reaching 6.2%, according to the archipelago's National Statistics Institute.

Bank of Cabo Verde studies the application of reserves in Chinese currency and gold

3 October 2019

The Bank of Cabo Verde (BCV) is studying the application of part of its reserves in Chinese currency, Governor João Serra said while making statements in Praia, during the first reserve management meeting of the central banks of the Portuguese-speaking countries.

2019PLPEX to showcase cooperation between China and the Portuguese-speaking countries

30 September 2019

The Exhibition of Products and Services of Portuguese-speaking Countries (Macau) 2019 (2019PLPEX) will feature an exhibition area for the work on the cooperation platform between China and the Portuguese-speaking countries, according to a decision approved in 2018, said the Macau Trade and Investment Promotion Institute.

Portuguese group Caixa Geral de Depósitos may start selling bank holding in Cabo Verde

30 September 2019

Portuguese state-owned financial group Caixa Geral de Depósitos (CGD) may start the process of selling its 59% stake in Banco Comercial do Atlântico, in Cabo Verde, according to a decree published in state gazette Diário da República that came into force on Saturday.

Portugal will move ahead with free movement even without unanimity of the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries

26 September 2019

Portugal plans to move towards bilateral free movement agreements with States in the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP) if there is no unanimity within the organization, the secretary-general of the Socialist Party (PS) and prime minister of Portugal said on Wednesday in Lisbon.

Forum Macau promotes agricultural cooperation with Portuguese-speaking countries in Jiangsu

25 September 2019

The promotion of agricultural cooperation between Jiangsu Province and the Portuguese-speaking countries was the focus of a study visit to that province by the Permanent Secretariat of Forum Macau, the institution said in a statement.

Cabo Verde’s net international reserves totalled 623 million euros on 30 August

25 September 2019

Cabo Verde's net international reserves amounted to 623 million euros, of which 68% in euros and 32% in dollars, as at 30 August 2019, the Bank of Cabo Verde (BCV) said in a statement issued on Tuesday in Praia.

Over 100 companies participate in the 1st edition of ExpoHotel Angola

25 September 2019

The 1st edition of ExpoHotel Angola, which will take place from 26 to 29 September, alongside the 1st Congress on Hotels and Tourism, in Luanda, will be attended by over 100 companies, said the organiser, the Angolan Association of Hotels and Resorts.

Cape Verdean government mindful of bankruptcy of tour operator Thomas Cook

24 September 2019

The Cape Verdean Government is keeping a close eye on the bankruptcy situation announced by British tour operator Thomas Cook, said the Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, when asked about the possible impacts of this bankruptcy on tourism in the archipelago.

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