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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.

EuroAtlantic airways reaches agreement with São Tomé and Príncipe government

26 September 2019

EuroAtlantic airways has reached an agreement with the São Tomé and Príncipe government to sell its stake in STP Airways, also stepping away from ts management by October, said the founder and chairman of the board of the Portuguese airline.

Mozambican government plans to create Special Economic Zone in former Textáfrica neighbourhood

25 September 2019

The neighbourhood of former cotton factory Soalpo, later called Textáfrica, in Chimoio, the provincial capital of Manica, will be transformed into a Special Economic Zone, the Mozambican Prime Minister announced during a meeting with former workers of the textile factory that has been at a standstill for over 20 years.

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.

EuroAtlantic airways seeks business opportunities in South America and the Caribbean

19 September 2019

EuroAtlantic airways will host a series of presentations in the Brazilian market, in other South American countries, and Caribbean countries in search of new business opportunities, the Portuguese airline said in a statement.

Innovative companies from Brazil and Portugal visit four cities in the Greater Bay

18 September 2019

A delegation of technological innovation companies from Brazil and Portugal this month visited four cities in China's Greater Bay Area as part of an exchange organised by the Macau Economic Bureau

Portuguese President enacts sale of a stake in a Cabo Verde bank

17 September 2019

The President of the Republic of Portugal on Monday enacted the bill for the sale of Cabo Verde's Banco Comercial do Atlântico (BCA), held by Portuguese state financial group Caixa Geral de Depósitos (CGD), according to an official announcement.

Portugal’s relationship with China is the best ever, says ambassador

12 September 2019

Portugal was the first country in Atlantic Europe to sign a cooperation agreement with China under the Belt and Road initiative, the Chinese ambassador to Portugal wrote in a text published in the China Daily newspaper.

Start-ups from Brazil and Portugal seek investors in Macau

6 September 2019

Seventeen companies from Brazil and Portugal are in Macau looking for Chinese investors and partners by taking part in Macau International Start-up Week from 5-7 September, officials told Portuguese news agency Lusa.

Angolan oil company Sonangol sells real estate assets in Portugal

30 August 2019

Angolan state oil company Sonangol has begun the process of selling real estate assets in Portugal, the state group said in a statement issued on Thursday in Luanda.

Bank of Mozambique bans banker from holding management positions in banking

29 August 2019

The chief executive of Banco Comercial e de Investimentos, Paulo de Sousa, has been barred from holding corporate positions and management functions in credit institutions and financial corporations for three years, the Bank of Mozambique announced on Wednesday.

Chinese group announces the construction of large real estate development in Lisbon, Portugal

28 August 2019

A Chinese-owned real estate company proposes to invest 300 million euros in a large real estate development in Alcântara, Lisbon, advisory firm JLL Portugal said.

Ceiba Intercontinental replaces euroAtlantic as São Tomé and Príncipe airline

27 August 2019

Equatorial Guinea's Ceiba Intercontinental airline is STP Airways' new partner, replacing Portugal's euroAtlantic, said São Tomé and Principe's Minister for Public Works, Infrastructure, Natural Resources and Environment.

55th Maputo International Fair, Mozambique opens with 20 countries attending

26 August 2019

The Maputo International Fair, the largest trade fair in Mozambique, on Monday begins its 55th edition in Ricatla, in the Marracuene district of Maputo province, with the participation of 20 countries, as well as Macau.

Portugal buys five military transport aircraft from Brazil’s Embraer

23 August 2019

Portugal has purchased five KC-390 multi-mission transport aircraft, support and services and flight simulator from Brazilian aeronautical company Embraer, and the respective contract was signed on Thursday in Évora, at the company's facilities.

Cabo Verde Airlines adds to US connections with flight to Dulles International

21 August 2019

Cabo Verde Airlines will increase its air links to the United States with flights between Sal Island and Dulles International Airport, the airline said in a statement issued in Praia.

Binter Cabo Verde airline changes name to Transportes Interilhas de Cabo Verde

20 August 2019

The airline Binter Cabo Verde, which operates inter-island flights in Cabo Verde, has changed its name to Transportes Interilhas de Cabo Verde, indicates the announcement in the official gazette.

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