While at first they were a tool to teach programming, nowadays their uses have expanded to work with curriculum-related content. With them, children learn abstract subjects that were previously taught on the blackboard.

Topics: Innovation- Innovación y Desarrollo- education- technology

The application of these technologies allows for improved productivity, increased efficiency, and contribution to sustainability and workers’ safety in the sector. However, there are still obstacles to overcome, such as the preparation of human capital to consider these innovations and improving telecommunications infrastructure.

Topics: Internet of Things- AI- Mining- technology

The classic Spanish pizza chain will have a new factory in Chile to meet future demand in the region. Over the next few years, it also expects to open 50 new stores and remodel others.

Topics: Chile- technology- Innovation- development- growth hub- Food Industry

The company says it is undergoing the biggest transformation in its history, with a central focus on incorporating technology and innovation.

Topics: development- Innovation- Retail- América Latina- Chile

The international Blue Flag eco-label for sustainable beaches has intervened over 4,000 beaches in 50 countries and Chile is the third South American country to join the initiative.  

Topics: blueflag- SUSTAINABILITY- Environment- Chile

The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) revealed that the South American country is one of the economies where entrepreneurship has increased most, giving it an index of 25.1%, up by 12 percentage points from 13% in 2008.

Topics: development- Entrepreneurship- Chile- Ranking- Innovation

The southern country’s good reputation, backed by the trade policies and macroeconomic figures of recent years, has positioned it as a leading player in the region. Learn about the keys to this process.

Topics: Tech investment- Visa Tech- technology- International Investment Forum- global services- Digital Economy

The food industry is Chile’s second most important economic sector, accounting for 18% of GDP.

Topics: Food Industry- Chile

Online purchases in Latin America topped US$71,000 million in 2018, up by 15% on 2017, while, in Chile, they reached over US$5,000 million.  

Topics: e-commerce- Latin America

Government help and market forces create a new industry. Thanks mainly to Chinese demand, Chile exported $1.1bn-worth of cherries in 2018, double the value of 2017 and two-thirds that of its much better-known wine exports.

Topics: Food Industry- Cherries- Chinese demand- Exports

The report from the Chilean Copper Commission (Cochilco) estimates a consumption of seawater of 10.82 cubic meters (m3) per second for the year 2029, compared to a current use of 3.28 m3/second

Topics: Mining- Desalination plants- copper

The inflows reached US$14.1 billion for 277 projects, which will generate 15,408 jobs. Among all sectors, mining stood out with US$4.8 billion of the total investment, which in turn explains Canada's leadership in the analysis by country.

Topics: Foreign Investment in Chile- Foreign Investment- InvestChile- FDI

According to Movistar Chile, Facebook, Google and YouTube head the list of the most used apps, indicating the high penetration of digital platforms in the South American country.

Topics: Ranking- Digital Economy- technology

Recruiting and retaining women, as well as people from diverse backgrounds, can make firms more productive and efficient, creating a healthier operating environment. Companies from different sectors have realized this and are promoting policies to encourage female participation.

Topics: InvestChile Mujeres- Gender Equality- Diversity

Europe's intergovernmental astronomy organization is expected to operate by 2025 the research complex in Paranal, which will be 20 times larger and 10 times more sensitive than the structures currently studying this type of radiation.

Topics: ESO- Astronomy- Paranal- ALMA- Observatory

As part of the InvestChile Talks series, Ana Novik explained the role played today by investment promotion agencies. "Chile plays an important role in our network of investment agencies," she said.

Topics: InvestChile Talks- Foreign Investment- OCDE

They take three and a half hours to recharge, they have 250 kilometers of autonomy and their batteries have a useful life of 4,000 charges. These are the 100 electric buses that the Metbus company will deploy in the streets of Santiago in the coming days.

Topics: Energy- electric buses- development- Chile

Big data, blockchain, robotics or cybersecurity? These are just some of the areas of specialization in greatest demand at the moment in the technology sector.  

Topics: Visa Tech- StartUp-Chile

The prize, awarded by popular vote, highlights the country’s natural advantages for activities of this type.

Topics: world travel awards- Tourism- Chile

During the current government, the country is forecast to see an increase of close to US$4,600 in GDP per capita, measured in terms of purchasing power parity, over double the increase under the previous government.

Topics: development- economy- Chile