The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the European Union and Canada has been opening up new opportunities for European businesses, including Slovak exporters, for ten years now. An expert event held on October 16 in Bratislava focused on the agreement’s benefits and the potential for further development of economic cooperation.

Opportunities to support Slovak exports, cooperation on international projects, and the integration of Slovak companies into global supply chains were the main topics of discussion during Eximbanka representatives’ meetings in Australia.

Medeko Cast, s. r. o., based in Považská Bystrica, is a family-owned business that has been operating on the Slovak market for over thirty years. In terms of revenue, it ranks among the forty largest companies in the metallurgy and metalworking sector, with roughly half of its revenue coming from foreign markets.

SOFER, s. r. o., based in Stará Ľubovňa, began as a small operation focused on basic welding of metal products. It has gradually transformed into a modern engineering company capable of supplying complex machinery, particularly waste, stone, and iron crushers. Nearly all of the company’s current production is now destined for export.

The National Council of the Slovak Republic approved Eximbanka’s budget for 2026 today (October 14, 2026). Eximbanka’s proposed budget for 2027 was approved by the Slovak government on October 5, 2026, and by the National Council’s Committee on Finance and the Budget on October 8. 10. 2026.

Support for Slovak exports, new business opportunities, and strengthening the competitiveness of domestic companies were the main topics of the Export Forum 2026, which took place on October 13 in Jasná. Eximbanka also actively participated in the event, organized by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic, presenting financing and insurance options for export projects, as well as tools for involving Slovak companies in international development cooperation.

Developing business opportunities for Slovak companies, strengthening international partnerships, and exploring new financing options for export projects were the main topics of the working visit by Eximbanka representatives to Bangkok, Thailand.

Pavol Adamka from Eximbanka’s Marketing and Communications Department, in a commentary for TREND.sk, reflects on the risks of using artificial intelligence in organizations and the need to establish clear rules that will allow organizations to safely harness its potential while maintaining control over sensitive data and decision-making processes.

Corwin has been operating in the Slovak market since 2010. The developer built its reputation through projects in Bratislava such as Blumental, Einpark, and Guthaus. Today, it operates in Slovakia, Slovenia, and the Czech Republic.

During a business mission to Istanbul in September, 15 Slovak companies met with approximately 100 Turkish firms. But these numbers represented more than just formal negotiations—during the individual meetings, participants discussed specific opportunities for cooperation in mechanical engineering, logistics, the chemical industry, medical technology, and IT.