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Liberty Latin America projects US$450 million in M&A synergies

InvestChile - May,2,2022

The company forecasts some US$180 million in annual synergies through combining its VTR landline operations with the Claro mobile operations in Chile.

Topics: Global services

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Google Cloud: «We see Chile as a digital hub for Latin America»

InvestChile - December,3,2021

The company’s global CEO, Thomas Kurian, explains the reasons why they decided to launch their Cloud Region in the country today: economic strength, presence of large industries and creative companies, and professional expertise.

Topics: Global services- Technology- Digital Economy

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Pinterest aims to expand its market in Latin America

InvestChile - November,22,2021

The inspirational app has launched a US$20 million fund to invest in and reward its content creators. This advertising model for the creative industries will arrive in Chile in 2022.  

Topics: Global services- Creative industries

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Adepa is now in Chile and will provide services to investment funds

InvestChile - November,18,2021

Carlos Morales, CEO of the Spanish company Adepa, confirmed that the maturity of the local market has created a demand for these services. The aim is to expand from Chile across the region. 

Topics: Global services- Venture Capital- Spanish investment

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Chile activates US technological investments for US$1 billion

InvestChile - November,8,2021

InvestChile met with representatives from companies such as AWS, EdgeConnex, Synopsys, SpaceX, Netflix, ViacomCBS and KKR, among others.  

Topics: Global services- Technology- Digital Economy- Chilean Economy- Foreign companies

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Mercado Libre quadruples its capacity in Chile with new storage center

InvestChile - August,18,2021

The Argentine company has inaugurated a 43,000 m2 storage space, which will be used in its entirety for the electronic commerce of the products of millions of companies, SMEs and startups.  

Topics: Global services- e-commerce- Argentine investment

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Chile will provide 1,400 scholarships for IT retraining

InvestChile - July,29,2021

These are free, online programs for people who are unemployed or self-employed.  The courses are intensive, last from 2 to 4 months and help people to switch over from any trade or profession to IT programming and design.

Topics: Global services

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Global Services: What are the incentives for investing in Chile?

InvestChile - June,22,2021

Prominent multinational companies such as Microsoft, Google, Huawei, AWS and Oracle have placed their trust in Chile by installing technological infrastructure in the country.

Topics: Global services

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Becton Dickinson: 10 years serving the Americas from Chile

InvestChile - May,26,2021

The Center currently has 200 employees and has become the hub of Becton Dickinson’s American operations, providing services to seven countries in three languages.

Topics: Global services

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Spanish firm Jeff to replicate grant program for Chilean entrepreneurs

InvestChile - April,14,2021

The gym, beauty and laundry services franchise company has some 2,500 stores in 40 countries, including Chile, which has become one of its largest markets with 50 sales outlets.

Topics: Global services- Spanish investment

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Chile is the LatAm country with the most potential to attract FDI

InvestChile - February,8,2021

In its Global Opportunity Index, the Milken Institute highlights the friendliness of Chilean institutions to foreign investors.

Topics: Foreign Investment- Global services- Ranking

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Asian and European firms present proposals for the Chile-Asia cable

InvestChile - November,9,2020

The government has received around 20 financing proposals for the transoceanic cable. KPMG has managed negotiations with investors.

Topics: Global services- Submarine cable- Optical Fiber

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Vivo enters the Chilean market

InvestChile - October,28,2020

The Chinese company is in the process of expanding in Latin America and Chile will be its second market in the region. Chile’s high rate of mobile phone use and its future 5G network explain the technology giant’s decision to establish operations there.

Topics: Global services- Chinese investment- Telecoms

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Mercado Libre inaugurates distribution center in Chile

InvestChile - October,15,2020

The center envisages an investment of US$100 million over two years and expects to create 5,000 jobs directly and indirectly

Topics: Global services- e-commerce- Argentine investment

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Mercado Libre and its formula for triumphing in the pandemic

InvestChile - August,26,2020

The company is growing at rates of 300% in Chile and plans to invest US$100 million in the next two years.

Topics: Global services

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All you need to know about coronavirus in Chile

InvestChile - March,24,2020

After the first case of Covid-19 (coronavirus) was detected in Chile on March 3, the government launched a national plan of action to minimize contagion.  

Topics: Global services- Coronavirus

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Chilean company develops a digital solution for detecting coronavirus

InvestChile - March,23,2020

The company has used artificial intelligence to create a chatbot that carries out a rapid test via WhatsApp and refers the patient for remote medical attention. The next step is to transform it into an app.

Topics: Global services- Coronavirus

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Amazon to hire 100,000 workers as online orders surge on covid worries

InvestChile - March,18,2020

With shoppers clearing out shelves in fear of quarantines or product shortages, retailers are racing to keep food and hygienic items in stock.

Topics: Global services- e-commerce- Coronavirus

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CEO of Evernote: «We remain committed to Chile»

InvestChile - February,18,2020

The Silicon Valley company will invest US$1.5 million in Chile. Ian Small says it is not discouraged by the country’s crisis. Local talent attracted it to Chile and that has not changed, says the Canadian executive, whose personal experience makes him feel confident.

Topics: Global services- US investment

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Cornershop expands regional presence and officially launches in Brazil

InvestChile - February,4,2020

The Chilean start-up has now officially launched its service in Brazil, specifically in the city of Sao Paulo.

Topics: Global services

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