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Paulo Portas Addresses British-Portuguese Centenary Dinner

Paulo Portas, the Portuguese Minister for Foreign Affairs and President of the CDS-PP party, says Portugal should and will honour its international financial obligations

The beer king who wouldn’t settle for anything but Number One

Addressing members of the British, French, German and Swiss chambers of commerce, the CEO of the company that produces Portugal’s market leader brands in beer, ‘Sagres’ and ‘Heineken’, and water, ‘Agua de Luso’, explains the secrets of the company’s success.

British Ambassador says Portugal is ideal business partner

During her first official visit to the Algarve, British Ambassador Jill Gallard attended a BPCC dinner on Wednesday, October 19, evening, where she spoke of her work in boosting trade between the UK, Portugal and new emerging economies.

Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament 2011

Members of the British-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce together with members of other Chambers enjoyed a magnificent day’s golf over the impeccable course of Praia d’El Rey, one of the best golf courses in Europe.

Mission Portugal – UK Buyers

At the invitation of the British-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce a delegation of UK based fashion buyers participated in a trade mission to the north of Portugal.

BPCC Cocktail in the Biergarten

More than 40 members and guests attended a cocktail event organised by the British-Portugues Chamber of Commerce at the Biergarten at Vila Vita Parc Resort

BPCC at Parque

Hotel hosts cocktail event

BPCC’s Summer Garden Party – A Magical Night

This year’s edition of the traditional BPCC event was marked by its return to its original location venue...

Portugal needs a strong capital market that is independent of the banks says economist

Portugal’s economic recovery is being hampered by its weak financial system and lack of independent capital markets.

The Future Of The Eurozone And The Portuguese Case

Economic recession, low growth and stagnant economies mean there is a 50 per cent chance that Portugal and Greece will eventually be forced to reschedule their loans or face default.

First member of our new century

The Chamber marked its 100th birthday last week by welcoming Lágrimas Hotels and Emotions as its newest member.

Portugueses Dão Nota Positiva à Ecobuild 2011

A edição 2011 da Ecobuild, o maior evento mundial dedicado ao design e construção sustentáveis e ao ambiente construído contou com a presença de quatro expositors Portugueses, entre as mais de 1300 empresas presentes.

Governor of Banco de Portugal addressed businessmen at the BPCC Business Lunch

The Governor of Banco de Portugal, Carlos Costa, addressed businessmen at an event organized by the British-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce...

The secrets of low cost online marketing

We had a full room for our workshop at the Hotel do Sado, Setúbal on the Secrets of Low Cost Online Marketing on 26th January.

Portugal – a sick patient surrounded by doctors who can’t work as a team

Economist Daniel Bessa slammed the State Budget for 2011 as not being sufficient to calm international market jitters.

Working together for the Algarve

It may be the end of an era but it is not the end of the world, according to renowned developer André Jordan...

International Chambers of Commerce Golf Tournament 2010

Members of the British-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce together with members of other Chambers enjoyed a magnificent day’s golf over the impeccable course of Praia d’El Rey, one of the best golf courses in Europe.

The secrets of low cost online marketing

The BPCC, together with Steve Masters from Dotponto, held a workshop on ‘The secrets of low cost online marketing’

Torneio de Golfe das Câmaras de Comércio no Norte

Pelo terceiro ano consecutivo realizámos um torneio de Golfe no Norte no Campo de Amarante.

Portugal’s external debt will rise to 230 billion Euros by 2013 warns economist

If Portugal doesn’t start exporting goods, reducing imports and reliance on imported energy her external debt will reach 230 billion Euros by 2013.

Portuguese road-rail transport commitments to continue says transport minister

Existing road and rail transport projects that have already been approved will go ahead confirmed Portuguese Minister for Transport and Public Works, António Mendonça.

The Crisis behind the crisis – Economic perspectives for Portugal and the European Union

Portuguese companies have to change their economic and business models by investing in training, innovation and research and development to escape the crisis said a top European banker on Tuesday.

Adaptation, innovation, risk-taking and training are the keys to success in a crisis says Martifer founder

The economic crisis can provide advantages for companies that are innovative, flexible and prepared to take risks by branching out into new areas.

Can international institutions manage global changes?

The global economic and financial crisis has accelerated international power shifts with China, India and Brazil emerging as the new economic powers.

Competitiveness, global markets and operation efficiency key success in bear economic situation

The President of Abbey National PLC, Dr. António Horta Osório, talked about the effects of the economic crisis and the prospects for recovery in both Portugal and the United Kingdom in Lisbon on Thursday.

Golf Tournament

Members of the British-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce together with members of other Chambers enjoyed a magnificent day’s golf over the impeccable course of CampoReal.

Santana Lopes unveils macro-projects for Lisbon

Retaining Portela airport, modernizing and not expanding Lisbon’s docks, improving Praça de Espanha and traffic flows around Campo Grande, Saldanha, Picoas and Avenida Fontes Pereira de Melo with underpasses are just some of the pledges that Lisbon Câmara presidential candidate, Pedro Santana Lopes, will undertake if elected at the forthcoming municipal elections on October 11th.

BPCC stays ahead of the game despite the crisis

Extensive recruitment drives, investment in a quality website and diverse events to suit all tastes have ensured that the British-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce has weathered the recession.

Marketing in a Depressed Market

Perhaps not the most thrilling of titles for a breakfast-time talk to the members of the British Chamber of Commerce, but it was well received and new ideas were taken on board. At 8.30am on a day in June, approximately 30 members convened at the A Colina Hotel in Almancil to network and learn of new or more cost effective methods to help market their business during this depressed economy.

Torneio de Golfe das Câmaras de Comércio no Norte

Pelo segundo ano consecutivo realizámos um torneio de Golfe no Norte no Campo de Ponte de Lima...

Mário Ferreira: Empreendedor destemido

O empreendedor português Mário Ferreira, cujo sucesso inegável foi atingido nomeadamente através das suas duas empresas Douro Azul e Caminho das Estrelas...

Baile de Primavera – um sucesso!

Já na sua oitava edição, o Baile de Primavera foi novamente um estrondoso sucesso...

Success in Times of Crisis

Professor João César das Neves is an economist and professor at Lisbon’s Catholic University. He was also an economic advisor to the Prime Minister between 1991 and 1995.

Power Networking na Quinta do Fojo

No passado 1 de Abril, teve lugar o nosso 4º Power Networking Lunch do Norte no Restaurante "Sexto Sentido" nas maravilhosas instalações do Clube de Golfe Quinta do Fojo.

BPCC site visit to Azambuja – a fertile district for good business

Members of the British-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce set out to Azambuja on Thursday to learn more about Azambuza and see what the district offered in terms of business opportunities.

Streamlined fiscal administration services improves results for tax authorities

The Portuguese government’s tax performance for 2008 was “nothing to be ashamed of” given extremely difficult economic conditions said the nation’s top tax collector on Friday.

Prime Minister highlights four priority points to counter worst crisis in living memory

Portuguese Prime Minister, José Socrates outlined four key strategy areas his government was using to counter what he called the “worst economic and financial crisis in living memory”.

Big public investment projects will keep taxes high in Portugal for decades claims Manuela Ferreira Leite

PSD LEADER Manuela Ferreira Leite painted a bleak picture of Portugal’s future prospects if the present government went ahead with ambitious public spending projects.

Portugal Telecom has a healthy balance despite the crisis says president

The President of Portugal Telecom said on Tuesday that the company had a healthy balance and could count on funds in the region of 2.3 billion Euros.

Developers must unite to promote

Outlining his vision of the future for the Algarve’s property market at a conference on residential tourism at the weekend, Oceanico’s founding partner, Gerry Fagan, said more had to be done to promote Portugal to international buyers. “We need to focus on brand Portugal,” he said. “Get them here first, and we can all sell to them.”

X Euro Golf Tournament at Praia d'El Rey

Members of the British-Portuguese, French and Dutch Chambers of Commerce enjoyed the 10th edition...

Torneio de Golfe das Câmaras de Comércio no Norte

Pelo primeiro ano realizámos um torneio de Golfe no Norte no Campo de Amarante.

Powerboat P1 – Grande Prémio de Portugal, cidade de Portimão. Marina de Portimão.

A Powerboat P1, irá marcar presença, uma vez mais em Portugal, na Cidade de Portimão, Marina de Portimão, nas datas de 26, 27 e 28 de Setembro.

Portuguese tourism – time to change?

Portuguese tourism might be booming but the sector needs to change and innovate if it is to meet the challenges of the future says Pestana Group Projects and Development Director, José Roquette.

BPCC Lunch with the British Ambassador

The British Ambassador to Portugal, Alex Ellis, gave an entertaining and thought provoking talk on ‘European Identity’.

Regulation and disclosure vital in wake of credit crunch crisis

Central banks and financial regulators should introduce tough “new regulations and provide market liquidity” to settle market jitters said Portugal’s central bank governor on Tuesday.

Guided Tour and Lunch at APDL

Chamber member APDL- Administração dos Portos do Douro e Leixões, SA, recently hosted a tour of their facilities enabling fellow Chamber members and guests to witness first hand the largest maritime infrastructure in the North of Portugal.

Mário Lino admits changing his mind over Alcochete at Chamber of Commerce lunch

Portuguese Minister of Public Works, Mário Lino, admitted on Monday that he had had a change of heart over the location of Lisbon’s New International Airport at Alcochete following the publication of last week’s comparative studies favouring it over Ota.

Banking in Portugal - navigating the waters no matter how hot it gets

CREDIT WILL get costlier, savings interest rates will be lower and business will become more difficult to fund thanks to the worldwide sub-prime crisis claimed a leading banker last week.

New incentives for Small and Medium Companies to compete and grow

NAPOLEON used to joke that Britain was a country of shopkeepers, but it was the ability of her small companies to embrace the industrial revolution and place manufactured goods on the world market that made her great.

Ark Royal aircraft carrier weighs anchor at Lisbon’s Alcantara Docks

Members of the British Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and staff at the British Embassy in Lisbon were piped aboard the HMS Ark Royal which made a duty stop in Lisbon from Wednesday through Saturday.

EuroGolf IX

A new target of 108 players was reached this year as members of the British-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce together with members of other European Chambers enjoyed a magnificent day’s golf over the impeccable course of Praia D’El Rei.

The easy winning charms of Mr easyJet

EASYJET – most of us have at one time or another, flown on the low cost no frills airline easyJet.

GARDEN PARTY - A memorable evening

With the summer season almost upon us the magnificent setting of the Palácio de Porto Covo da Bandeira was enjoyed once again by.............

Lisbon needs to create an international marketing brand

Dr. Fernando Negrão, a former Portuguese Airforce serviceman, a graduate in law, was a judge for 20 years and one-time Director of the Polícia Judiciaria and National Coordinator in the Fight against Drugs. Minister for Social Security & Family, executive member on Setúbal Câmara, Vice President of the PSD Parliamentary Benches in the Assembleia da Republica, Dr. Negrão is the PSD candidate for Lisbon Câmara.

Presidência portuguesa vai reflectir sobre o Darfur

A presidência portuguesa da União Europeia, que acontecerá durante o segundo semestre do presente ano, vai debruçar-se sobre várias temáticas, mas o Tratado Constitucional, o problema do Darfur e o aquecimento global serão temas fundamentais, segundo adiantou o secretário de estado adjunto e dos Assuntos Europeus, Manuel Lobo Antunes.

The 10th Charity Golf Tournament with Gala Dinner - Vilamoura raises 53.000 Euros net

On the 20th of January, what has become the major annual Charity event in the Algarve, was held on Victoria Golf Course in Vilamoura, and followed by a Gala Dinner and Show at the Casino de Vilamoura.

2nd Global Conference on Social Responsibility

Portugal foi novamente escolhido para palco desta 2ª edição da conferência global anual do WCFGC, este ano sobre Estratégias de Responsabilidade Social Empresarial para enriquecer os Pobres e Criar Valor para as Marcas - O papel das empresas para aliviar a pobreza. A Conferência decorre no Dom Pedro Golf Hotel, em Vilamoura, entre os dias 15 e 17 de Fevereiro.

Consolidação está a ser feita de forma real

O governador do Banco de Portugal, Vítor Constâncio, considera que a economia portuguesa está a viver uma “recuperação moderada mas convincente” e que estamos “sincronizados com o clima económico europeu”, sublinhando que tal está a ser conseguido em simultâneo com as exigências de consolidação orçamental”.

Simplificação Administrativa da Justiça

Num almoço-debate promovido pela Câmara de Comércio Luso-Britânica, o Secretário de Estado da Justiça, Dr. João Tiago da Silveira, elucidou a audiência sobre as recentes políticas do Ministério da Justiça que visam a simplificação administrativa do sector. As mesmas passam pela desburocratização e modernização de actos notariais e de registo conducentes a um maior investimento e desenvolvimento económico.

The 10th Annual Charity Golf Tournament & Gala Dinner, Vilamoura: LOOKING BACK AND LOOKING FORWARD

It was in 1998 that a group of golfers first got together in Vilamoura to raise money for local charities. Since then, each year at the end of January, golfers compete in a Stableford Pairs Better Ball tournament, now held on the world wide acclaimed Victoria Clube de Golfe, which hosted the recent PGA World Cup. The golf is always a sell out and the day ends with gala dinner and show at the Vilamoura Casino. Not only does this round off the event perfectly, it gives non-golfers the opportunity to join in the fun and support the cause. The astonishing amount of €350,000 has so far been raised.

The City of London is a window onto Europe says Lord Mayor of London

Portuguese companies and direct investment are welcome in the United Kingdom and the City of London which views Portugal as a key business partner. This was the message of the Lord Mayor of London, the Right Honourable Alderman David Brewer, who addressed a luncheon organized by the British-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce with insurance giant Marsh at the Lapa Hotel.

British Ambassador greets Algarve business community

British Ambassador to Portugal, John Buck, was the guest speaker at a British-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce lunch-debate held at the Sheraton Algarve and attended by around 40 members and guests.

VIII EUROPEAN CHAMBERS GOLF TOURNAMENT

This year the British-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce promoted the 8th Golf Tournament, which took place on 23 September at Clube Praia D’El Rey in Óbidos.

Portugal’s western region – a diamond ripe for tourist development

THE NORTH WEST of Portugal is ripe for high quality tourist development according to the region’s president of tourism.

The Chamber’s annual summer garden party

The Chamber’s annual summer garden party was a great success, with over 100 guests attending the stylish event last week. Guests enjoyed a lavish barbeque-grill dinner with live music and a prize draw, in the stunning surroundings of the Palácio de Porto Covo gardens in Lisbon; premises of the Lusitania Companhia de Seguros.

2006 PINE CLIFFS SUMMER GALA WITH ROBERTA FLACK

Sheraton Algarve Hotel and Pine Cliffs Vacation Club -is pleased to announce its 10th Summer Gala, on July 24th with the performance of ROBERTA FLACK. Born into a musical family, Roberta Flack was admitted into Howard University on a full scholarship at the age of fifteen and graduated witha BA in music.

Seminar on How to approach the British Market

The British market is one of the most demanding in Europe. However, it is also one of the most trusted and worthwhile to invest in, especially for Portuguese companies. This was the main conclusion of the most recent event promoted by the British-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce – “How to approach the British market” – that took place on the 2nd of May, in the Palácio do Comércio, Lisbon.

IX Annual Charity Golf Tournament with Gala Dinner

For the 9th year running what has become the major Charity Event in the Algarve, will be held on the Victoria Golf Course at Vilamoura with a Gala Dinner and Show at the Casino de Vilamoura.

Seminar on Contracts for Difference - CFDs

Iberia’s Largest Offshore Investment Broker (OIB), investorseurope, held a Seminar in Lisbon, on Tuesday 21st of March, in partnership with the British-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce, the Swedish-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and CMC Markets of London. The Seminar was held at the Tivoli Lisboa Hotel, in the centre of Lisbon.

The competitiveness of Portuguese companies and their financing

A STRONG regulatory framework that will instil and encourage credibility, efficiency, cost effectiveness, competitiveness, greater flexibility, and above all transparency in the Portuguese capital market are all vital if Portuguese companies are to improve their position in the European and world markets.

BPCC welcomes new British Consul

Bill Henderson, recently appointed to the post of British Consul for the Algarve, received a warm welcome at a cocktail reception in the Sheraton Algarve on Thursday 23rd March 2006. The event was organized by the BPCC and generously sponsored by Barclays.

Portugal, food and the end of tradition?

Dominated by retail heavyweights, the Portuguese bulk distribution food retail market is set to expand and consolidate further as happened in the UK, Spain & France in the 1980s says Jerónimo Martins CEO, Dr. Luis Palha da Silva – but could it spell the end of the traditional grocer, butcher and baker like in other core EU countries? Chris Graeme reports

Sir Howard Davies, Director of the LSE speaks on ‘Competitiveness, Innovation and Higher Education’

Sir Howard Davies, Director of the LSE, former Director of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and former Chairman of the UK Financial Services Authority, gave a speech to a group of 50 senior bankers, industrialists, politicians, Microsoft directors and diplomats, including over 20 LSE alumni, at the British Ambassador’s Residence in Lisbon on the 30th January 2006. The event was organised jointly by the BPCC and Enterprise LSE Ltd, and generously sponsored by Ernst & Young.

Portugal’s economic situation calls for investment in education, quality and overseas markets says former Bank of Portugal governor.

Seasoned Portuguese economist Dr. José Silva Lopes, currently the President at Montepio Geral, is often criticised as being a pessimist when it comes to the Portuguese economic situation.

Business Roundtable with the Government of Portugal - From reforms to results: reviving the economy and business

Government and business leaders met in Lisbon to discuss how the revive Portugal's economy BPCC joined Economist Conferences as a Supporting association for the Business Roundtable with the Government of Portugal, January 18th 2006, Lisbon, Portugal

Cavaco Silva addresses Chambers of Commerce

Addressing five chambers of commerce the former prime minister outlined a unique situation in which a government with a parliamentary majority was suffering from the lowest level of public confidence in the past 25 years.

Who really runs Britain?

Understanding the British Political System Public Affairs Symposium 1st February 2006 Thistle Victoria Hotel London, SW1

Soares parades the “human touch”

In a lively and amusing address to the British and German Chambers of Commerce, which belied his 81 years, former socialist president Mário Soares attacked the excesses of the free market and stressed his own credentials as a man of the people.

VII European Chambers Golf Tournament

EuroGolf VII Blessed by glorious weather and a cloudless sky members of the British-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce together with members of other European Chambers enjoyed a magnificent day’s golf over the impeccable course of Praia D’El Rei.

Carrilho denounces “abdication of responsibility” at Lisbon Câmara

Manuel Maria Carrilho, socialist candidate for Lisbon Mayor in the local authority elections on October 9, combined a robust defence of his candidature with stinging criticism of his opponents when he addressed a joint Chambers of Commerce lunch on the 22nd September.

Carmona Rodrigues condemns “Big Brother” repression

It was a calm, understated but self-assured performance from Carmona Rodrigues, newly installed as Lisbon Mayor following Santana Lopes’ return to parliament, who spoke at a lunch hosted by joint Chambers of Commerce at the Sheraton Hotel last Monday.

Garden Party at the Palace

If you were thinking of Buckingham then you were wrong this was a Garden Party at the Palácio de Porto Covo da Bandeira in Lapa, Lisbon at the prestigious home of Lusitania Companhia de Seguros.

Companies that can anticipate the future will be the winners but must retain a social responsibility

Charles Darwin said that human existence, in common with all living things, was a constant struggle where the strong would survive and the weak would flounder.

Don’t stop the train argues Rebelo de Sousa

The European Union needs fresh leadership, more transparency and an end to the "blame your neighbour" tendency.

EUROGOLF VI

Blessed by glorious weather members of the British-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce, Câmara de Comércio e Indústria Luso-Francesa and Câmara de Comércio Portugal-Holanda enjoyed a magnificent day’s golf at Praia D’El Rei…

Portugal is heading in the right direction....

THE PORTUGUESE government is attempting the greatest economic and structural overhaul of the state system in recent years in a bid to improve competitiveness and reduce the national debt....