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The fourth edition will bring together more than 200 executives, producers, investors, policymakers and technology specialists on 21-22 October. Climate risk, European regulation, traceability and supply-chain finance will lead the agenda.
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The Irish fashion retailer has formed a strategic partnership with El Puerto de Liverpool to launch in Mexico through a franchise model. Store locations, opening dates and the pace of expansion have yet to be disclosed.
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Chinese automaker BYD will start producing trucks in Europe, reinforcing its strategy to localize operations and compete directly with established European manufacturers.
Brazil's central bank is set to lower its key interest rate by 0.25 points to 13.75% in its final move before the presidential vote, a decision with potential implications for business, consumers and the political landscape.
The Australian venture is developing a system that uses concentrated sunlight and advanced materials to split water directly into hydrogen and oxygen. Its pilot plant has reached technology readiness level six, while the company considers Europe a priority market for future deployment.
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The British fintech has completed the regulatory process required to operate as a bank in Colombia. It will invest an additional €53.7 million in local infrastructure and says almost 200,000 people have joined its waiting list.
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The European Central Bank is seeking public input on new euro banknote designs, with over 9 million Europeans already participating ahead of the 21 September survey deadline.
Einride and Lidl have launched Germany’s first SAE Level 4 autonomous cab-less truck for daily operations on public roads, signaling a new era for logistics efficiency in Europe.
The Rome-based cybersecurity company will use the funding to develop autonomous protection for robots, vehicles, drones and industrial systems. Exein says its network is detecting around 5,000 new attacks every week, five times more than a year ago.
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The Vilnius-based legal technology startup secured a seed round led by Vendep Capital, with participation from FIRSTPICK. The company will expand its platform and accelerate commercial growth in the United States, which accounts for most of its prospective business.
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Revolut’s recent data breach has intensified scrutiny of cybersecurity in cross-border fintech, with potential repercussions for trust and regulatory alignment between Europe and Latin America.
Mama Insurance’s new funding round, led by Fastweb+Vodafone, positions the Italian insurtech to expand beyond home insurance, intensifying competition with traditional insurers.
Open Cosmos has secured €300 million in funding to expand its satellite manufacturing and accelerate connectivity and Earth observation services across Europe, signalling robust investor confidence in the region's satellite industry.
Volkswagen’s Mission Efficiency concept has broken world records for electric vehicle range and aerodynamics, raising questions about whether EU regulations should evolve to recognise new benchmarks for efficiency.
Wageningen-based Greencovery has raised €1 million to expand its cocoa upcycling technology, targeting 1,000 tons of production capacity as it seeks to establish a circular cocoa value chain in North Holland.
Ferm Labs, a Swiss-Italian startup, has raised €3 million led by CDP Venture Capital to accelerate its high-yield bioprocessing platform for clean-label food ingredients, targeting cost and sustainability challenges in the global food industry.
Shell and FAW have partnered to develop electric semi truck batteries using immersion-cooling technology, aiming to boost safety and performance in a fast-evolving market.
The proposed framework seeks to reduce administrative barriers and regulatory uncertainty for European and local investors. It is the EU’s first Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement with a Latin American country and places particular emphasis on renewable energy and raw materials.
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The inaugural meeting will take place in Punta del Este on 2 December, seven months after the provisional application of the interim trade agreement. Sectoral panels and business meetings will focus on agribusiness, digital transformation, logistics, energy and critical raw materials as both regions seek to convert the new framework into trade and investment.
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European-domiciled funds focused on Latin America have attracted approximately €3.1 billion in net inflows during 2026, reversing years of withdrawals. Rising oil and copper prices, lower valuations and the region’s relative distance from major geopolitical conflicts have strengthened demand, although commodity dependence, market concentration and political uncertainty remain significant risks.
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Italy’s UniCredit is exploring crypto custody, joining a wave of European banks expanding into digital assets as new EU rules reshape the sector.
Dutch AgTech startup Gravity Gardens has raised €2.6 million to advance its dry, chemical-free seed activation technology, aiming to boost efficiency and sustainability in European agriculture.
The Exploration Company secures a €760 million ESA contract for cargo capsule development, positioning the startup as a leading force in Europe's commercial space sector.
Meta Platforms Inc. has held a non-deal roadshow with European bond investors, highlighting its push to tap global debt markets for AI-related funding.
Meta's acquisition of Stockholm-based Stilla, just eight months after launch, underscores the accelerating consolidation in the AI sector as tech giants move to secure competitive advantages.
Romania has approved €650 million in subsidies for solar and storage installations at public buildings, aiming to increase energy efficiency and cut costs for state institutions.
The European Central Bank lifted rates to 2.5% as surging oil prices from renewed Middle East conflict drive inflation risks across the eurozone.
Bending Spoons will acquire 100% of Miro in a €1.7 billion all-cash deal, strengthening its presence in digital workspaces and signaling a strategic focus on operational turnarounds.
Biorsaf’s €5.2 million funding round and acquisition of Cooki mark a major step in deploying AI to improve food safety compliance in Italy’s fragmented sector.
The regional government will hold the third edition of the investment event from 28 to 30 September. Its programme will extend beyond the Spanish capital to present business opportunities in data centres, artificial intelligence, healthcare and security-related industries.
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