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Google will connect Chile and Australia with a new submarine cable

InvestChile - January,15,2024

With a length of more than 8,000 miles, this submarine fiber optic cable will create a strategic connection between South America and the Asia-Pacific region.

Topics: Global services- Submarine cable- Optical Fiber

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German language platform Babbel reaches Chile

InvestChile - November,16,2023

The South American country is the fifth regional market where Babbel will be setting up and launching live classes. 

Topics: Global services- German investment- Talent

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E-commerce: 49% of Chileans are intensive internet shoppers

InvestChile - November,3,2023

A survey by Mercado Libre and GfK revealed that those between 25 and 34 years old and over 65 are most likely to report being heavy e-commerce users.

Topics: Global services- Digital Economy- e-commerce

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Chile leads regional initiative on ethical Artificial Intelligence

InvestChile - October,25,2023

The South American country is leading the Santiago Declaration to Promote Ethical Artificial Intelligence in Latin America and the Caribbean, which brings together 20 nations to find a common voice for AI regulation and governance in the region.

Topics: Global services- Digital Economy- Artificial Intelligence

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What are the most in demand IT professionals in Chile?

InvestChile - August,23,2023

A study by public-private organization Talento Digital para Chile and Chile’s National Training and Employment Service (SENCE) has revealed a range of labor market trends and the skills that are most in demand to boost Chile’s digital economy. 

Topics: Global services- Technology- Talent

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Chile is leading the way in Artificial Intelligence

InvestChile - August,15,2023

The South American country stands out for its digital and data processing infrastructure, as well as the availability of technological devices, according to the Latin American Artificial Intelligence Index (ILIA). 

Topics: Global services- Ranking- Artificial Intelligence

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Santiago among the best cities for data center investment

InvestChile - June,20,2023

According to the analysis prepared by the real estate services company Cushman & Wakefield, Chile's capital city, which has 13 sites and an average annual demand of 15 MW, stands out because of its technological infrastructure, connectivity and institutional stability. 

Topics: Global services- Ranking- Data Center

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Promoting digital talent: Google awards 3,500 scholarships in Chile

InvestChile - June,8,2023

With the aim of promoting technological skills and generating job opportunities in the digital sector, Google’s initiative is an example of the type of investment that will allow the country to close gaps, strengthen a high-value sector and improve the skills of the Chilean people.  

Topics: Global services- Digital Economy- Talent

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ClaroVTR to invest US$320 million in expanding its data center

InvestChile - May,22,2023

With this new phase, the company has made a multi-million-dollar investment in its data center, located in the municipality of Colina, to the north of Santiago.

Topics: Global services- Data Center

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PedidosYa announces that it will keep investing in Chile

InvestChile - April,3,2023

Amid the slowdown in consumption, the Uruguayan brand has launched a new subscription plan which it expects to account for 20% of purchases through the platform by the end of 2023.

Topics: Foreign Investment- Global services

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Chile presents investment opportunities in high-value sectors

InvestChile - December,9,2022

Global services and technology, fintech, circular economy, green hydrogen, and tourism are among the economic sectors that the South American country wants to promote.  

Topics: Global services- Tourism- Chilean Economy- Circular economy- Fintech- Green Hydrogen- Investment Opportunities

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Yango Delivery aspires to be Top 3 in last mile delivery in Chile

InvestChile - November,8,2022

Yango Delivery has chosen Chile to start its operations in Latin America because of the ease of doing business in the country, as well as its entrepreneurial ecosystem. The company is looking at Colombia and Brazil to expand its presence in the region in the future.  

Topics: Global services- Technology- Last-mile

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Are you young and interested in ICT? Don't miss the ICT Competition!

InvestChile - October,11,2022

Technology corporation Huawei announced a new edition of its prestigious competition, which aims to attract young talent.

Topics: Global services- Technology- Chinese investment- Talent

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Sodexo and its plan to empower more than 2,000 local SMEs as suppliers

InvestChile - October,6,2022

This French company has implemented its "Supply Chain Inclusion Program" in Chile, which benefited more than 2,300 local SMEs during 2021.

Topics: Food Industry- Global services- French investment- Best practices

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Google provides 500 technology training scholarships in Chile

InvestChile - August,26,2022

The initiative aims to expand job opportunities in high-demand fields such as project management, IT support, data analysis and user experience design. 

Topics: Global services- Technology- Education- Talent

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Unicorns from Austria, Egypt and Mexico arrive in Chile

InvestChile - August,19,2022

Ecosystem stakeholders comment on the potential that high-value startups see in the country, and the protagonists describe the advantages of investing in Chile within their specific area.  

Topics: Global services- Startup- Unicorn

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Amazon begins environmental permit process for a data center in Chile

InvestChile - July,29,2022

The project from Amazon Web Services is valued at US$205 million. The 43-acre site will include two buildings to house electronic and technological equipment, host servers and store data, as well as an electricity substation. 

Topics: Global services- Data Center- US investment

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Globant’s formula for attracting Chilean digital talent

InvestChile - July,20,2022

The unicorn that emerged from Argentina and is now present in 19 countries worldwide sees Chile as a major motor for digital innovation in Latin America and is offering first-rate opportunities to professionals interested in joining the firm.

Topics: Global services

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Globant announces US$40 million investment in Chile

InvestChile - May,6,2022

The Argentine technology company, which recently inaugurated its new building in Santiago, will invest US$40 million over the next three years, and plans to hire more than 500 employees in 2023.

Topics: Global services

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Mercado Libre to hire 1,000 people in Chile in 2022

InvestChile - May,5,2022

The Argentine e-commerce and financial services firm expects to hire 14,000 people throughout Latin America, this will result in 46% growth in its total number of employees in 2022, reaching 44,000 this year. 

Topics: Global services

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