Chile Ranked Among World’s Top Economies
Chile came in at number 25 this year among the 59 top world economies evaluated in by the Universidad de Chile’s Facultad de Economía y Negocios. Jumping three places from 2010, Chile ranked ahead of many other major Latin American … Continue reading
Region V Sees Positive Economic Growth
Retail sales saw positive trends in Region V during this year’s first trimester according to a report released this week by the Cámara Nacional de Comercio. With 12 percent growth compared to this time last year, the sector did not … Continue reading
Region V Tops the Country for Unemployment
by Kayla Young Universidad de Chile’s Centro de Microdatos announced positive employment trends in the greater Santiago area this week, reporting the creation of over 50,000 jobs in the past year. Though the Valparaíso Region saw modest growth as well, … Continue reading
US Dollar Dips Below CLP $460
After hitting a three-year low on Tuesday, the U.S. dollar continued to drop against the Chilean peso, falling to just under $460 pesos per U.S. dollar. The decrease in the dollar’s value against the peso has come even after Chile’s … Continue reading
Chile Economic Growth Hurts Dollar
by Jayne Scarman Chile‘s economic activity grew by 7.2% in February, exceeding expectations. The Imacec figures ( the monthly indicator of economic activity) were released by the Central Bank on Tuesday. They showed greatest performance in the areas of trade … Continue reading
Chile, Peru, Colombia & Mexico to Form Economic Bloc
Peru President Alan Garcia announced on Sunday plans for his country, Chile, Colombia and Mexico to form a new economic bloc. “On May 2 President Santos, President Piñera of Chile, President Calderon of Mexico and myself will meet. We will … Continue reading
Chilean Government Extends Daylight Savings Time
by Andrea Ernst Government spokesperson, Ena Von Baer, announced that the Government will postpone the switchover from summer time to winter time by three weeks. Hence, clocks will have to be set back an hour on Saturday the 2nd of April. … Continue reading
Chuck E. Cheese Opens Today in Viña del Mar
At the Boulevard outdoor shopping mall on 13 Norte in Viña del Mar, there is a sense of excitement in the air. Or maybe it’s just the smell of pizza. Either way, Chuck E. Cheese, the Texas-based family entertainment company, … Continue reading
Start-Up Chile Application Process Opens February 15
Start-Up Chile, the government-funded initiative to make Chile the Silicon Valley of Latin America, has opened its application process with plans to fill up to 100 vacancies. The initiative began last year, when international entrepreneurs who had been heavily vetted … Continue reading
UK Passes USA as Top Market for Chilean Wine
The United Kingdom narrowly passed the United States to become the top international market for Chilean wine in 2010, according to new figures released by Vinos de Chile and first reported by The Drinks Business. The market in the UK … Continue reading
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