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- On 28 October 2026, a contract-award notice was published for selecting consultants to prepare educational materials for school students and develop a virtual-school web platform under Paraguay’s Transport Connectivity Project (P147278). The award was made to G DIGITAL S.A.; the published notice did not disclose the contract value. The project creates opportunities for education consultants, digital-learning developers and instructional-design providers. HPC can support education organisations with e-learning platforms, educational analytics and digital infrastructure.
- On 27 October 2026, details emerged about Paraguay’s new electricity tariff framework for energy-intensive technology businesses, including data centres, cloud computing and AI infrastructure. The 220 kV tariff averages US$48.91 per MWh, while the 23 kV rate averages US$56.39 per MWh. The framework creates opportunities for energy-efficiency consultants, renewable-power providers and environmental specialists. HPC can support operators with energy modelling, power optimisation and sustainability analytics.
- On 2 November 2026, updated reporting on Central Bank figures showed that Paraguay recorded US$1.151 billion in net foreign direct investment in 2025, the highest result in the historical series. Gross inflows reached US$4.592 billion, while gross outflows totalled US$3.441 billion, with reinvested earnings and capitalisations contributing positively. The figures create opportunities for investment advisory, financial planning and cross-border capital services. HPC can support financial institutions with investment analytics, risk modelling and financial forecasting.
- On 29 October 2026, Paraguay’s Ministry of Economy and Finance announced the disbursement of PYG 112.275 billion to companies supplying goods and services to the State. The payment covered obligations processed from transfer requests submitted on 27 and 28 October, including PYG 72.148 billion from public-credit resources and PYG 39.579 billion from institutional resources. The payments create opportunities for public-sector suppliers, financial service providers and procurement advisers. HPC can support businesses with payment tracking, public procurement intelligence and financial data analysis.
- On 27 October 2026, Paraguay published a procurement opportunity for medical, rehabilitation, laboratory and X-ray equipment for the Presidency of the Republic, with an estimated value of PYG 199 million. The tender includes two lots valued at PYG 101 million and PYG 98 million, with bids due on 5 November. The opportunity is relevant to medical-equipment distributors, diagnostic technology suppliers and healthcare service providers. HPC can support healthcare businesses with procurement research, equipment analytics and supplier intelligence.
- On 28 October 2026, Paraguay’s finance and education ministers met to coordinate technical training and workforce development in response to new investment projects entering the country. The discussion focused on aligning young people’s skills with employer demand and the needs of expanding industries; no separate training-programme budget was announced. The initiative creates opportunities for vocational training providers, recruitment firms and HR consultants. HPC can support employers with workforce forecasting, skills analytics and digital training platforms.
- On 27 October 2026, Paraguay highlighted the inauguration of REM Industries’ ferrosilicon production facility in Limpio, representing an initial investment of approximately US$45 million. The plant has planned annual production capacity of 20,000 tonnes and is expected to create more than 600 direct and indirect jobs as operations develop. The project creates opportunities for industrial equipment suppliers, raw-material providers, engineering contractors and export logistics companies. HPC can support manufacturers with production modelling, inventory analytics and supply-chain optimisation.
- On 27 October 2026, further details were reported on ANDE’s 15-year electricity supply agreement with KUNTUR S.A., covering a gradual increase in demand to 286 MW by April 2029. The published average tariff for 220 kV supply is US$48.91 per MWh, while the 23 kV rate is US$56.39 per MWh; initial supply is scheduled to begin at 6 MW in December 2026. The agreement creates opportunities for substations, grid connections, power-management systems and engineering services. HPC can support energy operators with grid simulation, load forecasting and infrastructure analytics.
- On 27 October 2026, Paraguay’s National Directorate of Public Procurement announced Resolution DNCP No. 3,033/26, establishing a special framework for public institutions to procure research, development and validation of innovative solutions that are not yet available commercially. A separate procurement process can follow once a solution has been validated; no national programme budget was disclosed. The rules create opportunities for legal advisers, compliance consultants and technology firms. HPC can support organisations with procurement documentation, contract-risk analysis and regulatory compliance.
- On 3 November 2026, Paraguay’s Investment Council confirmed approval of 18 new projects representing planned investment of US$55.65 million and expected employment of 1,266 people. The approvals contributed to a January–October total of 171 projects with planned investment of US$614.95 million, exceeding the 162 projects approved during the whole of 2025. The pipeline creates opportunities for corporate finance advisory, project structuring, valuation and investor matching. HPC can support businesses with financial modelling, due-diligence analytics and investment research.
- On 2 November 2026, Paraguayan peanut-sector representatives reported growing interest from European buyers following the SIAL food exhibition in Paris. Industry estimates placed the current planted area at approximately 20,000–25,000 hectares, with exportable production of 40,000–50,000 tonnes projected for the next campaign; the sector’s longer-term ambition is to reach 100,000 hectares within ten years. The opportunity creates demand for export-market research, commodity intelligence and logistics analysis. HPC can support agribusinesses with demand forecasting, pricing analytics and international market research.
- Paraguay’s CyberDay campaign ran from 2 to 4 November 2026, with organisers targeting US$10 million in online sales and participation from approximately 100 e-commerce stores. The previous 2025 edition generated around US$8.8 million in sales and involved 85 participating stores. The campaign creates opportunities for digital marketing agencies, online retailers, payment providers and logistics companies. HPC can support businesses with customer analytics, campaign measurement and e-commerce performance optimisation.
- On 2 November 2026, Grupo OGA presented the next stage of Paseo Rosario, a mixed-use development in Luque with planned investment exceeding US$104 million. The project covers a 29,000 m² site and envisages more than 130,000 m² of construction, including residential towers and approximately 11,000 m² of commercial space. The development creates opportunities for construction contractors, architects, property consultants and building-material suppliers. HPC can support developers with feasibility analysis, construction-cost modelling and property investment analytics.
- On 27 October 2026, Paraguay’s procurement authority announced a new procedure allowing public institutions to commission the research, development, testing and validation of innovative solutions that are not yet available on the market. The framework could give startups and technology companies a route to secure government-funded development contracts, although no fixed national startup funding pool or grant amount was announced. HPC can support startups with prototype testing, research computing, technical validation and investor-readiness services.
- Paraguay’s Ministry of Public Works and Communications listed a national procurement opportunity for a software factory service, with an estimated value of PYG 1 billion and a submission deadline of 3 November 2026. The tender creates opportunities for software development companies, IT consultancies, systems integrators and digital transformation providers. HPC can support technology firms with software engineering infrastructure, data analytics and secure application development.
- Paraguay scheduled the Conexiones en Movimiento – Alto Paraná 2026 congress for 10 November in Ciudad del Este, bringing together businesses, institutions and investors to discuss regional development and commercial opportunities. The event venue is Río Hotel by Bourbon, and published admission pricing is Gs. 450,000, equivalent to approximately US$75. The event creates opportunities for hotels, conference venues, travel operators and business-event providers. HPC can support hospitality companies with visitor analytics, booking forecasts and revenue-management systems.
Sector stories & insights.
On 29 October 2026, Paraguay’s Bicameral Budget Commission completed its review of the proposed 2027 National Budget and issued recommendations prioritising health and education. The executive proposal totals approximately PYG 166.3 trillion, with additional adjustments included in the commission’s report; the final budget remains subject to parliamentary approval.
The review creates opportunities for education consultants, training providers and public-sector programme advisers involved in planning and resource allocation. HPC can support institutions with education analytics, digital learning platforms and project-evaluation services.
On 29 October 2026, construction began on a new drinking-water treatment plant in Villa Hayes, financed through a non-reimbursable Japanese government grant of approximately US$12.4 million via JICA. The facility is designed to process 12,000 cubic metres of water per day and is expected to benefit around 34,000 residents, with completion planned over 22 months.
The project creates opportunities for water-treatment engineering, environmental monitoring, sustainable infrastructure and equipment suppliers. HPC can support operators with water-quality analytics, resource modelling and environmental-performance monitoring.
On 30 October 2026, reporting on Central Bank of Paraguay figures confirmed that the country recorded net foreign direct investment of US$1.151 billion in 2025, the highest result in the historical series and 3% above 2024. Gross inflows reached US$4.592 billion, while gross outflows totalled US$3.441 billion; capitalisations and reinvested earnings were the main positive contributors.
The figures highlight opportunities for investment advisory, financial planning, cross-border capital management and risk analysis. HPC can support banks and investment firms with financial forecasting, portfolio analytics and investment research.
On 29 October 2026, Paraguay’s Bicameral Budget Commission issued its recommendations on the 2027 National Budget, maintaining the executive proposal of approximately PYG 166.3 trillion while prioritising additional resources for health and education. The Chamber of Deputies was scheduled to consider the bill on 9 November before its subsequent review by the Senate.
The process creates demand for public-finance analysis, policy research, budget monitoring and government advisory services. HPC can support public institutions with fiscal modelling, data analysis and evidence-based resource planning.
Paraguay Begins US$67 Million Hospital Construction Project in Asunción
On 30 October 2026, Paraguay marked the start of construction of the Hospital General de Asunción, a project with an awarded contract value of PYG 466.95 billion, financed by Taiwan. The hospital is expected to serve approximately 402,000 people and expand public capacity for consultations, diagnostics, hospitalisation and specialised medical procedures.
The development creates opportunities for medical-equipment suppliers, healthcare technology providers, construction contractors and hospital-management consultants. HPC can support healthcare organisations with medical data analytics, infrastructure modelling and secure health-information systems.
On 2 November 2026, Paraguay’s Investment Council approved 18 new projects representing planned investment of US$55.65 million and an expected 1,266 new jobs. Across January–October 2026, the country had approved 171 projects with a combined planned investment of US$614.95 million and projected employment of 5,034 people.
The approvals are expected to increase demand for recruitment, technical training, workforce planning and employee-management services as projects move into implementation. HPC can support employers with workforce analytics, skills forecasting and recruitment-planning systems.
On 27 October 2026, reports highlighted the inauguration of REM Industries’ ferrosilicon production facility in Limpio, representing an investment of more than US$45 million. The plant has initial production capacity of 20,000 tonnes annually, uses approximately 26 MW of electricity and is designed to supply international markets, including Europe and the United States.
The project creates opportunities for industrial equipment suppliers, raw-material providers, export logistics companies and engineering contractors. HPC can support manufacturers with production modelling, supply-chain analytics and logistics optimisation.
Asunción Eco-Inclusive District Tender Offers PYG 163.64 Billion Construction Opportunity
On 27 October 2026, details were highlighted for Paraguay’s International Public Tender No. 55/2026 covering the first phase of the Eco-Inclusive District on Asunción’s Costanera Norte. The integrated construction contract has an estimated value of PYG 163.64 billion, with bid submission scheduled for 11 November 2026 under World Bank procurement rules.
The project creates opportunities for construction companies, engineering consultants, infrastructure suppliers and project-management firms. HPC can support bidders with cost modelling, construction analytics and project-planning solutions.
On 27 October 2026, Paraguay’s National Directorate of Public Procurement announced Resolution DNCP No. 3,033/26, establishing a special framework for public procurement of innovative solutions. The rules allow public institutions to commission research, development and validation of solutions that are not yet available in the market, followed by a separate procurement process for purchasing validated solutions; no overall programme budget was disclosed.
The framework creates opportunities for legal advisers, procurement specialists, compliance consultants and companies developing new technologies. HPC can support organisations with procurement compliance, documentation, contract-risk analysis and regulatory advisory.
On 2 November 2026, the Investment Council confirmed approval of 18 projects involving US$55.65 million in planned investment, with 1,266 jobs expected. The approvals contributed to a January–October total of US$614.95 million across 171 projects, exceeding the 162 projects recorded during the whole of 2025.
The investment activity creates opportunities for corporate finance advisory, project structuring, valuation, investor matching and capital-planning services. HPC can support investors and companies with financial models, due-diligence analytics and investment intelligence.
Paraguay’s Peanut Industry Targets 100,000 Hectares as European Buyer Interest Grows
On 2 November 2026, Paraguay’s peanut processors and exporters reported increased interest from European buyers following the SIAL food exhibition in Paris. Industry representatives estimated that current planted area stood at approximately 20,000–25,000 hectares, with an exportable volume of 40,000–50,000 tonnes projected for the next campaign; the sector’s longer-term target is 100,000 hectares within ten years.
The opportunity creates demand for agricultural market research, export intelligence, quality tracking and logistics analysis, although buyer interest has not yet translated into confirmed contracts. HPC can support agribusinesses with demand forecasting, commodity analytics and international market research.
Paraguay’s tenth CyberDay campaign ran from 2 to 4 November 2026, with organisers targeting US$10 million in sales and participation from approximately 100 online stores. The previous 2025 edition generated around US$8.8 million in sales, involved 85 stores and recorded more than 7,500 transactions.
The event creates opportunities for digital marketing agencies, e-commerce platforms, payment providers and logistics companies seeking to attract online shoppers. HPC can support businesses with campaign analytics, customer-behaviour research and digital performance measurement.
Paseo Rosario Advances in Luque with More Than US$104 Million Planned Investment
On 2 November 2026, Grupo OGA announced a new development stage for Paseo Rosario in Luque, a mixed-use project with planned investment exceeding US$104 million. The development covers a 29,000 m² site with more than 130,000 m² of projected construction, including residential towers and approximately 11,000 m² of commercial space.
The project creates opportunities for construction contractors, architects, property consultants, building-material suppliers and commercial leasing specialists. HPC can support developers with feasibility studies, cost forecasting, property analytics and investment-planning systems.
Paraguay Opens Public Innovation Procurement Route for Technology Startups
On 27 October 2026, Paraguay’s public procurement authority announced a new innovation-procurement framework allowing public institutions to commission research, development, testing and validation of solutions that are not commercially available. The procedure separates development contracts from the later purchase of validated solutions, with tender budgets set by the contracting institution; no national funding pool or fixed startup grant was announced.
The framework could create new routes for technology startups, research teams and innovative small businesses to secure government development contracts. HPC can support startups with prototype testing, research computing, technical validation and investor-readiness services.
Paraguay Activates New Digital Corporate Filing Services Through SIARA
On 30 October 2026, Paraguay’s Ministry of Economy and Finance announced that new electronic services for corporate assembly notices and share transfers would become available through the SIARA administrative records system from 2 November. The update completes the incorporation of corporate communications for several types of legal entities, including limited-liability companies, corporations and foreign-company branches; no implementation contract value was disclosed.
The digital expansion creates opportunities for software developers, enterprise-system providers, cybersecurity firms and digital-transformation consultants. HPC can support organisations with secure data platforms, workflow automation and digital compliance systems.
Paraguay scheduled Expo Destinos for 5–6 November 2026 at Nobile Hotels & Resorts in Asunción, bringing together tourism destinations, travel businesses, producers and experience providers. The event offers free admission and is designed to promote domestic travel and connect visitors with tourism operators; no event budget or confirmed sales value was disclosed.
The exhibition creates opportunities for hotels, tour operators, travel agencies, restaurants and destination-marketing businesses to develop partnerships and attract customers. HPC can support hospitality providers with booking analytics, visitor-demand forecasting and revenue-management solutions.