Stories for August 1st 2006

Tuesday, August 1st 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Chile seeks stronger regional ties

Chile intends to expand regional trade agreements and hopes to fix bruised relations with neighbour Argentina after a spat over natural gas, Foreign Minister Alejandro Foxley said yesterday.

Tuesday, August 1st 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Argentina could become net oil importer by 2008

Argentina is forecasted to become a net importer of crude by 2008/2010 if the absence of oil exploration persists according to Argentine consultants.

Tuesday, August 1st 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Argentina's tourism industry booming

Argentina's tourism boom boosted by a weak local currency and relatively cheap assets and real estate by international standards has prompted construction of scores of new hotels, including some particularly luxurious properties.