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  1. Thursday, 25 March

    2010 Annual Members Meeting

    NEW DATE: Thursday, 25 March
    Annual Members Meeting
    Save the Date
    The Williams Club, Library Room
    24 E 39th St, NYC
    5:30 – 6:30 PM

Wednesday, 10 March

Expresso

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Jornal de Negocios

  • Toyota pressiona acções asiáticas

    As acções asiáticas negociaram entre ganhos e perdas, numa sessão de sentimento misto. As companhias petrolíferas e de transporte marítimo desvalorizaram, enquanto a maior empresa de telecomunicações valoriza. A Toyota voltou a anunciar uma recolha de automóveis e foi a cotada que mais pesou no índice de referência para a Ásia e Pacifico.

    2010-03-10 07:44
  • Petróleo recua com perspectiva de aumento das reservas nos EUA

    O petróleo está em queda, pela segunda sessão consecutiva. A condicionar a negociação da matéria-prima está a perspectiva de que as reservas nos EUA tenha voltado a aumentar, na semana passada.

    2010-03-10 07:40
  • As notícias em foco na edição de hoje, dia 10 de Março, no Negócios



    2010-03-10 07:39
  • Grupo Urbanos disposto a dispersar até 40% no Alternext para "crescer"

    Talvez a culpa seja da Mybrand, pelo trabalho que fez em 2006 de "rebranding" da Urbanos, cuja frota passou a ser reconhecidamente azul: o grupo está agora a tentar explicar que não é só uma empresa de mudanças, mas um operador logístico com várias frentes. O objectivo? Angariar potenciais investidores para dispersar em bolsa dentro de 10 meses.

    2010-03-10 00:01
  • "Não é fácil comprar REN na bolsa sem alterar o preço"

    A Enagas ainda não entrou no capital da REN, como previsto, mas o líder da empresa espanhola, Antonio Llardén, afirmou em entrevista ao Negócios que isso não afecta a cooperação técnica no terreno.

    2010-03-10 00:01
  • Equipa que definiu requisitos para Magalhães não tem actas

    Os requisitos para o computador que servia de base ao programa e-escolinhas, que ficou conhecido como Magalhães, foram escolhidos por uma equipa ("task force") coordenada pelo Plano Tecnológico e onde estavam representantes dos ministérios das Obras Públicas, Educação e Trabalho, afirmou ontem Carlos Zorrinho.

    2010-03-10 00:01

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The Economist

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Financial Times — Europe

  • Europe cries foul over US defence tender

    European countries have accused Washington of foul play after the continent’s largest aerospace and defence company pulled out of a multibillion-dollar race to supply the US military, alleging unfair ­competition
  • Call for action on speculation rules

    Germany and France are stepping up pressure for urgent EU action to tighten regulation in sovereign debt markets – in particular of credit default swaps – in the wake of the Greek crisis
  • Regulators tell US banks to hold funds

    US regulators have told banks not to increase dividends or buy back shares until political and economic uncertainty surrounding the industry dissipates, in a move that will delay by months the return of capital to shareholders
  • Investors warn EU on private equity rules

    Europe risks building a protectionist wall between itself and the global private equity industry if plans for a sweeping overhaul of regulation in the sector go ahead, some of the world’s biggest institutional investors have warned
  • London protested at torture, says ex-MI5 chief

    Britain complained to the US over the latter’s use of torture on terrorist suspects, says a former head of the Security Service
  • GM considers employees’ plan to rescue plant

    The US carmaker says it is studying a proposal from its Belgian employees to keep its Antwerp plant open to build vehicles on contract for other carmakers

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2010 Annual Members Meeting - NEW DATE

NEW DATE: 2010 Annual Members Meeting

Please join us to learn about the Chamber’s 2010 agenda and to vote on important issues related to the Chamber’s future. The annual members meeting is open to all members in good standing.

Thursday, March 25th, 2010
5:30 – 6:30 PM
The Williams Club, Library Room
24 East 39th Street, NYC

Please contact the Chamber to reserve your seat at the meeting, (212) 354-4627 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

 

Posted on 16 Feb 2010
Tags // Events · Site News

Portugal Pays Investors Premium on 10-Year Bond Sale

According to a senior bond strategist in London at Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc, “Portugal is also promising to cut the deficit faster and signs of austerity should aid confidence.” Read the article.

Posted on 11 Feb 2010
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Trichet Warns to Cut Borrowing

The New York Times reported on February 4th that Portugal and its southern European neighbors are experiencing deficit problems. Read the article.

Posted on 5 Feb 2010
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Testimony of Ambassador-Designated Allan Katz

Allan Katz, Obama nominee to position of Ambassador of the Republic of Portugal, testified before the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee on February 2, 2010. Read his testimony.

Posted on 4 Feb 2010
Tags // Government · Embassies & Consulates

New Ambassador Appointed to Portugal by President Barack Obama

Businessweek.com reports that President Barack Obama has nominated Allan Katz, a Florida-based lawyer and lobbyist who helped run Obama’s Florida campaign, to become ambassador to the Republic of Portugal. If he is confirmed after testimony to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in early February 2010, Katz will become the sixth non-career ambassador appointed to Portugal. Read the article.

Posted on 1 Feb 2010
Tags // Government · Embassies & Consulates

Our Organization

The Portugal–US Chamber of Commerce in New York was founded in 1979 to stimulate economic development, trade and investment, and cultural exchange between the United States and Portugal. As a member of the Association of Portuguese-American Chambers of Commerce (APACC), it works closely with its counterparts in Portugal, Canada, and across the United States to promote shared interests in Portugal and expose the vast economic opportunities of the country. The Chamber provides its members ongoing opportunities to network with individuals also engaged in Portugal-US affairs as well as numerous channels by which they can obtain essential bilateral support and information.

Membership Benefits

Membership in the Chamber is open to all individuals who are interested in building a strong economic partnership between Portugal and the United States. Current members range from small businesses to large corporations in the fields of banking and finance, construction, communications, education, import/export, law, and transportation, to name a few.

Membership benefits include:

  • Frequent Chamber events that promote networking and foster strong community ties
  • Access to prominent business and government leaders
  • Alerts of noteworthy cultural and social events in New York City
  • Business luncheons and seminars to expose members to exciting new economic opportunities
  • Access to online resources and members-only directory