Economy

Friday, April 6th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Chile and Canada celebrate 10th FTA anniversary

Chilean and Canadian authorities celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two countries on Wednesday in Santiago.
Wednesday, April 4th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Chile: Airline wars continue

The battle between Chile's three principle domestic airlines, LAN, Sky and Aerolínes del Sur has become increasingly heated over the past months.
Tuesday, April 3rd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
US-Chilean trade booming, up 25% over January 2006

During January 2007 trade between Chile and Untied States reached 1.29 billion US dollars, up 26% from the same month in 2006, according to the latest report on bilateral trade from the Chilean-North American Chamber of Commerce. (AmCham).
Tuesday, April 3rd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
World's leading donors development assistance dropped in 2006

The world's 22 leading donors cut their total official development assistance, ODA, by 5.1% in 2006 compared to 2005 with only 16 members complying with the 2002 Monterrey summit development financing objectives, according to the latest ODA report from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Monday, April 2nd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Under intense pressure US and South Korea reach trade agreement

United States and South Korea reached Monday a free trade accord involving 29 billion US dollars and if ratified by the two Congresses would be the largest for the US since the North American Free Trade Agreement in 1994.
Monday, April 2nd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Montevideo chosen as the best city to live in Latinamerica

While Zurich is considered the best city in the world to live in, Montevideo in Uruguay leads in Latinamerica followed by Buenos Aires and Santiago de Chile according to the Mercer Human Resource Consulting Quality of Living ranking of 215 cities taking New York as reference, with 100 points.
Friday, March 30th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Uruguay sells 500 million US dollars in bonds and tightens credit

Uruguay sold this week 500 million US dollars in inflation-linked bonds denominated in pesos and due to mature in 2027, at a yield of 4.25% over inflation, said Economy Minister Danilo Astori.
Thursday, March 29th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Bernanke: “Increased uncertainty” about US economy

US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Wednesday that uncertainty about the outlook for the US economy has increased and any future decisions on rates will depend on the evolution of growth and inflation.
Thursday, March 29th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Bolivian massive exodus before Spain no visa deadline

Thousands of anxious Bolivians desperate to travel to Spain before Friday, when visas will begin to be required, flooded this week two of the country's main airports. In the middle of the chaos the government claims the massive exodus has been encouraged by travel agencies, some of which have swindled travelers.
Tuesday, March 27th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Not enough beef to go around “in five years time”

The United Kingdom government must wake up to the fact that the upturn in the world economy has the potential to make beef much more expensive for consumers and, by implication, stretch supplies.