Focus on Portugal Immigration and Life in Portugal: Recently, the Publico newspaper reported that the results of the 7th industry survey released by Ernst & Young's office in Portugal indicate that foreign investors increasingly value the historical ties of the country with other Portuguese-speaking countries such as Brazil, Angola, and Mozambique in terms of language and culture, believing that it is easier to develop into these emerging markets with this connection, and that its role as a bridge is a comparative advantage in attracting foreign investment.
Nearly two-thirds of respondents also believe that Portugal's attractiveness to foreign capital will further increase in the next three years, with the information and communications sector, marine economy, and renewable energy being the main pillars stimulating economic recovery. The export industry, research and development sector, and logistics are the main industries considered by foreign capital. Regionally, the capital Lisbon and the northern region continue to be the most attractive places, accounting for 43% and 27%, respectively.
