Philippines-Chile CEPA: What the Pending Trade Agreement Means for Exporters
The Philippines-Chile CEPA is negotiated but not yet in force. The two governments concluded talks on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in July 2026, and the signature is still pending. Even before it takes effect, the agreement sends a clear signal to the business community: Southeast Asia and Latin America are building direct trade links, […]
How to Attract the Right Foreign Investors to Spain
Economic development agencies do not improve their FDI pipeline by speaking to every possible investor. They improve it by defining the investment their territory needs, identifying the companies most likely to deliver it and giving those companies a credible reason to start a conversation. That distinction matters in Spain’s competitive investment environment. The 2026 U.S. […]
Lo que nos deja Fruit Attraction 2026: innovación y oportunidades de expansión global
La edición 2026 de Fruit Attraction ha reconfirmado a Madrid como el epicentro del comercio hortofrutícola mundial. A lo largo de los años he presenciado una afluencia en constante crecimiento, y esta convocatoria ha marcado un récord histórico al reunir a más de 121.000 profesionales de 150 países y 2.200 expositores, generando un impacto económico […]
International Expansion KPIs: How to Know if a New Market Is Really Working
A new market is not working because a company has opened an office, attended a trade fair or generated a few early enquiries. It is working when the evidence shows that the right customers are moving through the buying process, the economics can support delivery and the company knows what to do next. That evidence […]
How US Companies Can Use Spain as Their Gateway to Europe
Spain can be a useful first platform for a US company entering Europe, but it is not a shortcut around European complexity. The strongest case for Spain appears when a company wants to test demand in a large EU market, build a local operating base, reach customers across several regions, or connect European activity with […]
Venezuela’s Economic Recovery Is Creating a Selective Window for Foreign Companies
Venezuela is becoming more relevant to international business again, but it is not yet a simple or low-risk market. The country recorded 8.66% GDP growth in 2025 according to the Central Bank of Venezuela, while the IMF’s current country page lists a 2026 real GDP projection of 4.0% alongside projected consumer price growth of 387.4%. […]
Venezuela Economic Overview: What International Companies Need to Know
Venezuela is a large, urbanized economy with substantial natural resources, a population of approximately 28.5 million and a GDP close to $100 billion in 2025, according to World Bank data and a USDA country guide. Headline recovery figures coexist with very high inflation, restricted finance, infrastructure weaknesses and a complex sanctions environment. For international companies, […]
Expansion into New Markets: How Gedeth Network Helps
Every real expansion into new markets starts with the same question: where do we go in, and with whom? At Gedeth Network we work with two very different profiles — SMEs looking to grow beyond their borders, and organizations that need to run full internationalization programs — and in both cases the goal is the […]
From Investor Interest to Established Project: How Agencies Can Turn FDI Into Results
Investor interest is only the beginning of an FDI project. An agency creates results when it connects the right investor with a credible opportunity, helps define the project, coordinates the institutions involved and supports the company through establishment and expansion. That requires more than promotion. UNCTAD describes investment promotion and facilitation as work that includes […]
Market Intelligence That Leads to Decisions: What an International Opportunity Assessment Should Deliver
An international opportunity assessment should do more than describe a country. It should show whether the opportunity fits the company, how difficult the market will be to enter, which customers or partners matter, what resources are required and what the company should do next. The difference is important. A report can contain accurate trade data […]