Portugal 2014
Portugal
Reforms spark progress
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Economy
Reforms spark progress in Portugal
Far-reaching structural reforms have paved the way for a sustained recovery in growth and investment
Finance
“Fosun’s global reach brings us immense potential”
Jorge Magalhães Correia
CEO of Fidelidade Seguros
Aviation
Business pushing for Portugal-China air link
Intensification of commercial and holiday travel underscores the need for direct flights from lisbon to china
Aviation
“We are a good potential partner for a Chinese airline”
Tomaz Metello
CEO EuroAtlantic Airways
Finance
Acquisitions open international markets for Chinese buyers
Chinese companies are finding that partnerships forged through Portugal’s privatisation programme are creating new opportunities in the European union,
Logistics
Maritime nation eyes expansion of Atlantic seaports
Portuguese ports are expanding and seek to attract industrial and logistic investment
Real Estate & Construction
“We invest in a fast developing neighborhood in Lisbon called Benfica”
Pascal Gonçalves
CEO of Libertas Group
Economy
“The client that today buys a house will eventually be interested in doing business”
Estêvão Augusto Bernardino
Bernardino, Resende e Assoc.
Real Estate & Construction
“It’s time to get into the boat because the tide is going up.”
Pedro Silveira
CEO of Grupo SIL
Real Estate & Construction
“We feel an increase of interest for Lisbon’s historic center and coastline”
Aniceto Viegas
Executive Board Member of Espírito Santo Property
Real Estate & Construction
“Get an idea of prices online, but coming to Portugal is key.”
Vasco Pereira Coutinho
Manager of TEMPLE
Real Estate & Construction
“Besides lifestyle, Tróia Resort offers a return of up to 6%.”
Pedro Bruno
Director, Sonae Turismo
Real Estate & Construction
“The important thing is to have an honest property advisor.”
Nuno Durão
Managing Director of Fine & Country Portugal
Real Estate & Construction
“We know what the Chinese need. We train new staff every week.”
Manuel Alvarez
CEO of RE/MAX Portugal
Economy
Investments energise historic commercial ties
Mega-Deals helped Portugal through the crisis, now smaller Chinese investors discover a market with potential in Europe and beyond
Real Estate & Construction
Portuguese property rebuilds on firmer foundations
The market is showing renewed dynamism – driven above all by foreign money – after years of stagnation as a result of the unprecedented financial
Real Estate & Construction
Lisbon’s trendy buzz sets new tourism records
The capital’s varied charms are attracting ever more tourists – which also happens to be good for the property market
Real Estate & Construction
Should you buy a second house in Portugal?
Portuguese property is looking the best bet in decades. Schemes targeting wealthy investors are not only attractive but set to buoy the market in
Tourism
Prize-winning Portugal wins fans with historic sights and contemporary flair
Only a tiny fraction of 97 million trips abroad by Chinese tourists last year were to Europe. But Portugal has what it takes to charm them
Economy
“The privatisation of EDP was the turning point”
Miguel Castro Pereira, Marta Pinto Trindade
Abreu Advogados
Real Estate & Construction
“High end properties, guaranteed returns”
Carlos Leal
General Director, United Investments Portugal
Economy
“Chinese investors are now looking at smaller businesses”
Diogo Perestrelo
Managing Partner Cuatrecasas, Gonçalves Pereira
