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Montevideo, April 6th 2025 - 03:35 UTC

Investments

  • Thursday, June 29th 2023 - 15:45 UTC

    World Bank approves $150 million loan to boost green hydrogen investment in Chile

    This collaboration aims to expedite hydrogen deployment in emerging markets and developing countries

    In a significant move towards promoting sustainable energy solutions, the World Bank Board of Directors has approved a loan of $150 million to support green hydrogen projects in Chile. This loan marks the World Bank's first endeavor in promoting green hydrogen and aligns with Chile's commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. The investment aims to accelerate the country's green growth, energy transition, and foster a resilient and inclusive economic development.

  • Friday, June 23rd 2023 - 11:10 UTC

    Microsoft AI lab inaugurated in Uruguay

    It is the fourth such facility worldwide

    Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou Wednesday declared inaugurated Microsoft's first Artificial Intelligence laboratory in Latin America and the fourth in the world. The installations are at the Technological Laboratory of Uruguay (LATU).

  • Thursday, June 22nd 2023 - 13:56 UTC

    Falklands government negotiating the acquisition of Stanley Growers

    Current managers of Stanley Growers, Tim and Jan Miller said: “We need to begin stepping back, whilst ensuring staff and customers see no change to their day to day interactions with the business.”

    The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) is currently in final negotiations with the Directors of Stanley Growers Limited and Stanley Nurseries and Garden Centre to acquire both businesses and the leases of the land on which they sit.

  • Wednesday, June 21st 2023 - 10:34 UTC

    Buquebús ship banned from active service

    Buquebús' Eladia Isabel was found to be in a distressing condition, despite not being operational

    Argentina's Customs General Directorate Tuesday banned Buquebús' Eladia Isabel from River Plate shuttle services to Uruguay due to its “poor condition,” it was reported in Buenos Aires. The vessel's sailing certifications were also found to have expired.

  • Wednesday, June 21st 2023 - 04:35 UTC

    Brazil sells 11 Embraer E-175 to Alaska Airlines and partially finances the operation

    Brazil's Development Bank (BNDES) is financing R$1.3 billion for the export of eleven Embraer E-175 commercial jets to Alaska Airlines, US fifth largest airline

    The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) has granted financing of R$1.3 billion for the export of eleven Embraer E-175 commercial jets to Alaska Airlines, the fifth largest airline in the USA. The funding will cover a portion of Alaska’s investment in the aircraft purchase. Disbursements will be made in Brazilian Reais in Brazil, directly to Embraer.

  • Tuesday, June 20th 2023 - 10:58 UTC

    Falklands, Expanded eligibility for the Family Allowance

    Last Tuesday 30 May the Falkland Islands ExCo approved an amendment to the Family Allowances Ordinance. This means that from 1 July 2023 families who have been ordinarily resident in the Falkland Islands for at least three years will now be eligible for Family Allowance. This is in addition to those with Permanent Residence Permits (PRP) or Falkland Islands Status, who are already eligible.

  • Monday, June 19th 2023 - 10:00 UTC

    Italy blocks Chinese company from taking control of tyre giant Pirelli

    Beijing-controlled chemical giant Sinochem is Pirelli's biggest shareholder, with a 37% stake in the 151-year-old Milan-based firm.

    Italy has moved to block a Chinese state-owned company from taking control of tyre making giant Pirelli. The decision is part of measures announced by Italy's government to protect businesses considered strategically important, and as such Pirelli's independence.

  • Thursday, June 15th 2023 - 06:31 UTC

    Overseas business risk for Uruguay, according to UK FCDO

    The impressive pulp mills of which Uruguay is preparing to inaugurate a third

    The Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office has published Information on how UK companies can control risks when doing business in Uruguay.

  • Wednesday, June 14th 2023 - 06:37 UTC

    MSC shopping for up to 24 dual-fuelled 8,000 TEU ships

    MSC, which recently became the first liner in the world to have a 5m slot fleet, has a giant order book of new builds, with more than 1.5m slots on order

    World’s largest container line, Mediterranean Shipping C, MSC, is shopping again in Asia for more new builds. Maersk Broker is reporting MSC has approached top yards in China and South Korea for a new series of dual-fuelled 8,000 TEU ships, with MSC tipped to be enquiring for both LNG and methanol dual-fuel vessels.

  • Tuesday, June 13th 2023 - 11:12 UTC

    It's official: Tierra del Fuego planning a multipurpose port in Rio Grande

    Shaanxi Chemical Industry and Tierra del Fuego Peronist governor Gustavo Melella in August last year signed an MoU which has been kept mostly secret

    Argentina's general elections next October are focusing mainly on inflation (150% this year, cost of living and food prices), plus security and street violence, but for those a bit better off and with time to think a semi-hidden issue, plus the overall influence of China in the country.