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WOM CEO confirms investments of US$300 million in Chile

InvestChile - November,12,2021

Christopher Laska reasserted his optimism about the future of the country and the development of the company’s projects in Chile.

Topics: Technology

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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: Technology- Chilean Economy

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Two consortia bid for the longest electricity line in Chile

InvestChile - November,3,2021

The referential investment amount is US$1.5 billion and will be key to strengthening the development of renewable energy in the country.

Topics: Energy

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Do you know Chile’s new energy development targets?

InvestChile - November,1,2021

Chile’s Government has updated its National Energy Policy, which for the first time considers climate change, green hydrogen and electromobility.

Topics: Energy- Chilean Economy

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International start-ups explain why they chose Chile 

InvestChile - October,29,2021

Chile’s vibrant local entrepreneurship ecosystem, international trade agreements, financing programs and high level of technological development are the main factors that attract foreign investment to the country. 

Topics: Instituciones Financieras- Startup

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HDF joins the green hydrogen boom in southern Chile

InvestChile - October,29,2021

The French company began operations in 2012 and is preparing to open its doors in Chile. It will study new investments for fuel development, where it expects to launch its first operation in 2024 with an investment of over US$250 million.  

Topics: Energy

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Chilean mining industry increases its seawater consumption by 30%

InvestChile - October,27,2021

The number of desalination plants is increasing, while Chilean companies and foreign investors’ consumption of seawater has been constant. Cochilco also revealed that the sector's share of GDP reached its highest point in the last seven years.  

Topics: Energy- Mining

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The key elements to attracting FDI to Chile in the past 5 years

InvestChile - October,26,2021

Since it was set up in 2016, InvestChile has advised 1,464 companies from 70 countries, which in total have carried out 157 projects for an amount exceeding US$18.3 billion.

Topics: InvestChile

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Chazki expands its last-mile delivery services in Chile

InvestChile - October,20,2021

The Peruvian startup intends to begin operating in Concepción, Chile’s second-largest city, in the coming months. The company, which is already operating in Santiago and Viña del Mar, states that its investment in Chile has resulted in “exponential” growth.  

Topics: Logistics

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Oracle to invest in new Data Center in Chile

InvestChile - October,13,2021

This will be the US giant’s second center in the country, after the first one opened in the Metropolitan Region in December 2020. The investment amount has not been disclosed, nor was an amount reported during the construction of Oracle’s first cloud service in Chile.  

Topics: Technology

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Green Hydrogen in Chile: 15 projects to start production before 2030

InvestChile - October,8,2021

Since launching its national strategy, Chile has tripled its number of green hydrogen projects, currently boasting over 60 initiatives. The goal is for 25% of these projects to be producing green hydrogen before the end of the decade.

Topics: Energy

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The Live Green Co: The first BCorp certified FoodTech startup in LatAm

InvestChile - October,5,2021
The company aims to revolutionize the food industry with 100% plant-based products, clean labels, functional ingredients and sustainable production and packaging.

Topics: Food Industry

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Chile: The heart of Latin America’s tech hub

InvestChile - September,30,2021

The South American country is forecasting technology investments totaling US$4.3 billion and 8,600 new jobs for digital talent. Foreign investment will be key to achieving these targets. 

Topics: Technology

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Renewables auction succeeds in reducing electricity prices in Chile

InvestChile - September,27,2021

The tender award documents for contracts beginning in 2026 reveal an average price of US$24 per MWh. Several companies with foreign capital took part in the tender process, such as Mainstream Renewable Power, Sonnedix and Canadian Solar, demonstrating the importance of foreign investment in Chile’s energy sector.

Topics: Energy

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Chile to invest US$150 billion to increase copper production by 2050

InvestChile - September,24,2021

As a first step, the world’s largest copper producer plans to reach annual production of 7 million tons by 2030 in order to reach its mid-century target of 9 million tons. Foreign investment will be key to achieving these targets. 

Topics: Mining

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Ten companies present proposals to develop green hydrogen in Chile

InvestChile - September,16,2021

Of the project proposals received by CORFO, six were presented by foreign companies from France, Denmark, Italy and Germany.

Topics: Energy

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Accor Hotels recover occupancy levels in South America

InvestChile - September,13,2021

In August, the region reached an average occupancy of 44%. Brazil led with 60%, followed by Chile and Colombia, both with 55%, finishing with Peru (40%) and Argentina (20%).

Topics: Infrastructure- Tourism

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Chilean products with seal of origin that travel the world

InvestChile - September,9,2021

In Chile, there are 36 products with protection against unfair competition.  

Topics: International trade- Food Industry

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OECD: Chile among the countries with the highest growth in fiber optic

InvestChile - September,7,2021

The South American country ranks sixth among the organization’s 38 member states, behind Belgium, Austria, Israel, Ireland and the United Kingdom. 

Topics: Technology

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Chile launches new manual for global services exports

InvestChile - September,2,2021

Chile, which has 21 chapters dedicated to the service sector in its current trade agreements with 56 economies, has now launched the first “Manual for Service Exports and Free Trade Agreement Opportunities.” 

Topics: Technology

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