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Accor hotel chain expects to expand Chilean operations by 20% in 2025

InvestChile - January,8,2025

The French chain projects 20% growth in 2025, driven by Brazilian tourism and reactivation of the Argentine market.

Topics: Infrastructure- Tourism- French investment

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Arcos Dorados renews McDonald’s franchise for 20 years

InvestChile - January,7,2025

The agreement includes a royalty of 6% on net sales for the first 10 years, increasing to 6.25% in the following five years, and reaching 6.5% in the final five-year period.

Topics: Food Industry- Chilean Economy

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Electricity generation in Chile 2024: 68% originated from renewables

InvestChile - January,6,2025

Chile continues to lead the transition toward a more sustainable energy matrix, with a remarkable 68% of electricity generation in 2024 coming from renewable energy sources, according to data from the National Electricity Coordinator. 

Topics: Energy- Renewables

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Seafood is key to Chile’s sustainable development

InvestChile - January,3,2025

Innovation in seafood products is driving healthy eating, while Chile’s exports in the sector
are reaching record levels.

Topics: Food Industry- Healthy Food

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BHP gets the green light for a US$1.7 billion mining project

InvestChile - December,30,2024

Aiming to prolong the usability of the Spence mine, the initiative will adapt the current leaching operation to extend its useful life until 2039.

Topics: Mining

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Aysén Region: Where is it most attractive to invest?

InvestChile - December,27,2024

Its geography, safety, availability of talent, and tax benefits make it an excellent alternative for companies looking to develop their business in Chile.

Topics: Foreign Investment

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Chile boosts artificial intelligence with supercomputing program

InvestChile - December,19,2024

Technology companies, universities, and AI transfer centers will be able to access up to US$7 million in funding. 

Topics: Global services- Artificial Intelligence

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Walmart Chile announces US$1.3 billion investment

InvestChile - December,17,2024

The plan includes opening 70 new supermarkets – 70% of which will be outside of Santiago – and creating more than 4,000 direct jobs over the next five years.

Topics: Retail

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Women in fintech: driving balance and workplace inclusion

InvestChile - December,13,2024

Chile has positioned itself as a fintech hub in the Southern Cone, highlighting the inclusion of women and diverse talent as key drivers of growth in this dynamic industry.

Topics: Women- Fintech

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Road and digital infrastructure to connect 17 parks in Patagonia

InvestChile - December,9,2024

The new Transforma Program aims to promote the Route of Parks as a key destination for nature and conservation, fostering the sustainable development of 60 local communities over the next 10 years.

Topics: Infrastructure- Tourism

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Data centers in Chile project US$1.7 billion in investment by 2030

InvestChile - December,6,2024

Seven new data centers are advancing through the Environmental Assessment System, with projects at various stages of analysis.

Topics: Global services- Data Center

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Chile announces process to assign CEOLs for six lithium deposits

InvestChile - December,5,2024

The new areas in which lithium exploration and extraction projects can be developed are located in the Tarapacá and Antofagasta regions.  

Topics: Mining- Lithium

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Digital hub: Chile launches National Data Center Plan

InvestChile - December,5,2024

Chile is moving toward a digital future with the National Data Center Plan, a strategy aimed at tripling the industry within five years, attracting investments of US$2.5 billion, and consolidating the country’s position as a leader in sustainable digital infrastructure. 

 

Topics: Global services- Data Center

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Mining investment in Chile will exceed US$83 billion by 2033

InvestChile - December,4,2024

The “Investment in Chilean Mining: Project Portfolio 2024-2033” Report by COCHILCO revealed a 26.5% increase relative to the previous period.  

Topics: Mining

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Public Tender: Breakwater Expansion at the Port of Antofagasta

InvestChile - November,14,2024

The Port of Antofagasta Breakwater Expansion Project promises not only to modernize Chile's port infrastructure, but also to open up foreign investment opportunities in a sector that is key for the country's economic development.

Topics: Infrastructure- Public Tender

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Walmart Chile and its commitment to female leadership

InvestChile - November,11,2024

The U.S. retailer is the third largest employer in Chile, and 54% of its employees are now women, thanks to its inclusion and equality measures.   

Topics: Retail- Women- Best practices

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Turkish retail giant LC Waikiki will launch in Chile

InvestChile - November,8,2024

The Turkish fashion chain, which has more than 1,200 stores worldwide, will arrive at the Mallplaza Oeste shopping center in the Cerrillos district of Santiago. 

Topics: Retail

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Toyota and Mitsui to help Codelco decarbonize mining companies

InvestChile - November,7,2024

The agreement will promote competitive and environmentally responsible mining, minimizing its carbon footprint through electrification.

Topics: Mining- Decarbonize

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Spanish companies ACS and Sacyr to build two train sections in Chile

InvestChile - November,6,2024

The two companies, with their offer of US$813 million, have prevailed over two bids from Chinese consortiums, as well as offers submitted by other Spanish companies such as Acciona, Azvi and OHLA.

Topics: Infrastructure- Transport

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Peruvian giant to enter supermarket business in Chile

InvestChile - November,4,2024

The Intercorp holding company is the supermarket business leader in Peru, with a 40% share. Its owner has been listed among the richest people in the world.

Topics: Retail

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