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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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Grupo Bimbo: Nurturing gender equality

InvestChile - October,30,2024

Grupo Bimbo, a Mexican group, fosters female participation and empowerment in the workplace at its subsidiary, Ideal. 

Topics: Food Industry- Women- Best practices

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Temporary employment: Eurofirms chooses Chile as its regional hub

InvestChile - October,22,2024

Spain’s leading temporary employment company, Eurofirms Group, is determined to conquer Latin America after debuting in Chile, where it already has branches in Rancagua and Concepción and 2,000 employees. 

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District Energy: Sustainable solution for air conditioning in Chile

InvestChile - October,21,2024

Chile is adopting district energy systems to meet heating and cooling demands, reduce pollution and move toward its 2050 decarbonization goals. 

Topics: Energy- Renewable energy

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Made in Chile: 2024 Food Innovations

InvestChile - October,10,2024

Chile consolidates its position as a food innovation leader, launching the 5th edition of the Food Innovation Catalog. This year, it features 50 products and services shaping the industry’s future. 

Topics: Food Industry- Innovation- Foodtech

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Chile makes progress on Smart Permit System bill

InvestChile - October,3,2024

The proposal aims to simplify sectoral permit processing, reducing processing time and increasing efficiency and certainty in investment projects. The bill is now moving into its second legislative stage in the Senate. 

Topics: Chilean Economy

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SoftServe wins funding for project in Ñuble

InvestChile - October,2,2024

The Ukrainian multinational will implement a talent acceleration program for young people in the region.

Topics: Digital Talent

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Chile leads Latin American Artificial Intelligence Index

InvestChile - September,30,2024

For the second straight year, the report found that Chile continues to lead in the adoption and development of AI, excelling in infrastructure, specialized talent and research.


Topics: Technology- Ranking- Artificial Intelligence

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