Investments

Friday, February 9th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
UNESCO offers help to rebuild Valparaiso historical centre

The head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) offered Chile assistance in repairing damage caused by the fire that destroyed part of the historical centre of the port city of Valparaiso last week, killing several people.
Friday, February 9th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Brazil and US to boost regional ethanol industry

Ahead of US President George Bush's visit, Brazil announced plans to invest almost 5 billion US dollars over the next 10 years into biotechnology research involving renewable energy, agriculture and rain forest pharmaceuticals.
Tuesday, February 6th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
”Argentina top ten to live in'

Argentina for the first time made it to the top ten club that examines the best countries to live in, with France leading for the second year running and war-torn Iraq remaining at the bottom, also for the second year running, according to the latest ranking from International Living magazine.
Tuesday, January 23rd 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Lula da Silva unveils massive 2007/10 investment plan

Brazil's president Lula da Silva unveiled on Monday an economic package with the purpose of boosting growth to 5% annually by 2008 through a combination of public and private spending.
Tuesday, January 16th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Pulp mills dispute: Botnia willing to sit and discuss

Finland's Botnia is willing to sit and discuss with Argentina and Uruguay a negotiated solution to the controversy over the building of a pull mill in Uruguay which Argentina argues will be highly contaminating.
Friday, January 12th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Cellulose at highest value in eleven years

The value of cellulose rose to 735 US dollars per ton this week, according to industry indicators, the highest price for cellulose since February 16th, 1996
Thursday, January 11th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Successful launching of Argentine built satellite in India

An Indian rocket carrying an Argentine satellite as well as three others was launched to space Wednesday placing all four successfully in orbit.
Wednesday, January 10th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
UNCTAD: global investment expected to slow in 2007

Foreign direct investment (FDI) grew in 2006 for the third consecutive year to reach 1.2 trillion US dollars according to initial estimates released Tuesday by the United Nations, which also warned that economic growth is likely to slow this year because of high commodity prices and other factors.
Thursday, December 28th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
ENAP investment plan 2007/11 totals 4.5 billion

Chile's government oil corporation ENAP announced this week investments totaling 4.5 billion US dollars in the coming four years, 2007/2011, emphasizing exploration and production and the construction of refineries.
Tuesday, December 26th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
Chile's top scientists join international Antarctic study

Three of Chile's leading environmental scientists are on board the Swedish ice-breaker Oden on a 14-day voyage to study the effects of climate change on the southernmost continent.