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Chile inaugurates largest floating solar plant in Southern Cone

InvestChile - November,17,2023

With a capacity of 1,090 kWp and comprised of 1,998 solar panels installed on 2,493 floats on a dam by Solarity, this initiative will supply approximately 40% of the electricity required by Verfrut's Quilamuta estate.

Topics: Energy- Renewables

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German language platform Babbel reaches Chile

InvestChile - November,16,2023

The South American country is the fifth regional market where Babbel will be setting up and launching live classes. 

Topics: Global services- German investment- Talent

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Chile ratifies double taxation avoidance treaty with the USA

InvestChile - November,16,2023

The Chilean Senate unanimously endorsed a treaty that streamlines trade between both countries after 13 years of discussion.

Topics: Chilean Economy- US investment

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E-commerce: 49% of Chileans are intensive internet shoppers

InvestChile - November,3,2023

A survey by Mercado Libre and GfK revealed that those between 25 and 34 years old and over 65 are most likely to report being heavy e-commerce users.

Topics: Global services- Digital Economy- e-commerce

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Innergex has inaugurated the first energy storage plant in Chile

InvestChile - October,30,2023

This Canadian company has invested US$ 72 million in a 50 MW battery bank in Atacama and plans to reach 1,000 MW of installed capacity over the short term. 

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Quebrada Blanca: Teck unveils its largest mining project in Chile

InvestChile - October,27,2023

The operation includes a mine area featuring a concentrator plant with a 140,000-ton daily production capacity, extensive utility infrastructure, coastal port facilities and a water desalination plant.

Topics: Mining- Canadian investment

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Chile leads regional initiative on ethical Artificial Intelligence

InvestChile - October,25,2023

The South American country is leading the Santiago Declaration to Promote Ethical Artificial Intelligence in Latin America and the Caribbean, which brings together 20 nations to find a common voice for AI regulation and governance in the region.

Topics: Global services- Digital Economy- Artificial Intelligence

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Chile aims to become the world’s second-largest cobalt producer

InvestChile - October,16,2023

The ANID scientific and environmental project awarded to Universidad Andrés Bello and Universidad de Chile aims to produce 15,000 tons of ‘blue gold’ annually.

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Ferrero focuses on Chilean hazelnuts with a US$330 million investment

InvestChile - October,11,2023

Nutella and Ferrero Rocher’s parent highlights its long-term commitment to Chile, which is experiencing a boom in hazelnut planting.

Topics: Food Industry- Italian investment

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Gulf arrives in Chile aiming for national coverage

InvestChile - October,9,2023

Gulf provided details on its market entry in strategic alliance with Combustibles Cabal, the local company in charge of operations in Chile. The brand began operating its first two service stations in Rancagua and Viña del Mar.

Topics: Energy

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Bagó and «Measure What Matters»: Enhancing continuous improvement

InvestChile - October,3,2023

The Argentine laboratory was one of the foreign companies that participated in the study carried out by Sistema B with the support of InvestChile.

Topics: Sustainability- Inclusion

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ChileWeek China 2023: 8 years promoting trade and investment

InvestChile - September,11,2023

This event, organized by ProChile, aims to show decision makers from this important Asian market the opportunities Chile has to offer as a supplier of goods and services, and as an investment destination. 

Topics: Inversion china en Chile

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InvestChile has requested streamlining for 2,000+ visas for investors

InvestChile - September,6,2023

This coordinated effort between various State institutions is enabling Chile to facilitate the arrival of foreign investors and specialized personnel. 

Topics: Investor visa

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Chile is the country with the highest sustainable investment potential

InvestChile - September,4,2023

The Climatescope ranking places Chile ahead of countries like India, western China and Colombia.

Topics: Foreign Investment- Sustainability

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Central American airline Arajet to begin operations in Chile

InvestChile - September,4,2023

The company has already sold more than 2,000 airline tickets in Chile. Víctor Pacheco, the company's CEO, said that Central American tourists have also shown interest in visiting Chile.

Topics: Tourism

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Volta Chile opens REP Law environmental plant in Quilicura

InvestChile - September,1,2023

The plant will enable the country to meet over 30% of REP Law initial packaging targets. The total investment will be CLP$5 billion.

Topics: Recycling- Sustainability

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Exchange program to China: Lithium industry immersion for Chileans

InvestChile - August,29,2023

The initiative developed by Fundación Encuentros del Futuro and Tianqi Lithium’s «We Share» fund will provide training to postgraduate students at Chinese companies and universities for one month, contributing to the development of Chile’s lithium industry. 

Topics: Lithium- Chinese investment- Talent

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Venture Capital Chile connects foreign investors with Chilean startups

InvestChile - August,28,2023

CORFO officially launched the new country brand website, which aims to consolidate the local venture capital industry.

Topics: Venture Capital- Startup

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Ambipar invests US$30 million in recycling plants in Chile

InvestChile - August,25,2023

Brazilian company Ambipar Environment has announced new investments in the Tarapacá and Los Lagos regions. 

Topics: Recycling

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What are the most in demand IT professionals in Chile?

InvestChile - August,23,2023

A study by public-private organization Talento Digital para Chile and Chile’s National Training and Employment Service (SENCE) has revealed a range of labor market trends and the skills that are most in demand to boost Chile’s digital economy. 

Topics: Global services- Technology- Talent

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