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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Mobile World Congress 2019 opens its doors in Barcelona
Over next four days more than 100,000 due to visit world's largest fair devoted to mobile tech sector
Catalan exports reach record high in 2018
Foreign sales by companies in Catalonia rose for eighth year in a row to €71bn
Barcelona airport cleaners to strike during Mobile World Congress
Cleaning staff to down tools during world's largest mobile event to be held in Catalan capital from February 25 to 28
Costa Brava bids to join UNESCO biosphere reserve network
Northern coastal region aims for international distinction awarded to sustainable areas in 2021
Barcelona to debut 3D printing incubator
DFactory 4.0 project will also see 100-million-euro robotics center built in city's Zona Franca industrial estate
Seat to present 5G-connected car at Mobile World Congress
Automobile maker to unveil hi-tech vehicle at Barcelona's flagship trade show in last week of February
New study puts Barcelona among world's top tech cities
Catalan capital is included in ranking of 30 most innovative urban centers by global real estate firm, Savills
Decathlon and Lidl to open new logistics centers in Barcelona
The French and German chains choose the Catalan capital to base their distribution operations for southern Europe
Catalonia's economy grew 2.6% in 2018
Pace slightly below previous years, but continues an upwards trend for fifth year
Catalonia visited by 19 million foreign tourists in 2018
Country most popular place in Spain for visitors
Caixabank's profits go up 17% in 2018 to €1.98 bn
Rise attributed to strength of core business, while Banc Sabadell registers 54% fall in gains last year
Uber and Cabify suspend services over new sector regulation
Ridesharing firms describe rules as "incompatible" with users' needs, while Grup Vector to lay off a thousand employees
'Marca Barcelona' initiative aims to boost city's international profile
New branding project to develop a "unique" account of Catalan capital as a global city with more to offer than just tourism
Intelligent connectivity at upcoming Mobile World Congress
Event director reveals fair was about to move out of Catalonia last year due to independence issue
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