Investments

Monday, August 29th 2022 - 19:32 UTC
YPF announces mega port on Rio Negro's Atlantic shores

Argentina's state-run oil company YPF announced a mega port will be built in Río Negro to export oil from the Atlantic shore.
Monday, August 29th 2022 - 10:38 UTC
Lithium exports gain pace in Argentina

According to the latest report from Argentina's National Mining Secretariat, lithium is not far from taking over as the leading mining industry item, whereas gold and silver continue to lead.
Monday, August 29th 2022 - 10:24 UTC
India reports Argentina's interest in Indian fighter aircraft, bilateral trade in local currencies and BRICS

Argentina has shown interest in buying India’s fully indigenous Tejas fighter jets, and on Saturday agreed to strengthen defense and trade ties with India. On that very day India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and host minister Santiago Cafiero issued a joint press statement, according to a release from the New Delhi delegation visiting South America.
Wednesday, August 24th 2022 - 09:48 UTC
FAO project helps Uruguayan family-farms increase production and soil recovery

With financial support from the Global Environment Facility (GEF), FAO’s Livestock and Climate project approached producer organizations in Uruguay to assess the situation of individual farms and help implement climate smart strategies that not only enhance meat production but also encourage the re-growth of vegetation and the return of biodiversity.
Monday, August 22nd 2022 - 09:33 UTC
Santos outperforms other Brazilian ports, despite a drop in overall throughput

As a lingering consequence of the covid-19 pandemic and a slowdown of the Chinese economy, cargo throughput in Brazilian ports fell by 3.3% in the first half of the year compared to the same period of 2021. On the other hand, the Port of Santos recorded an increase of 5.6% over the same period. The data are included in a report published by Brazil’s National Waterway Transportation Agency (Antaq).
Tuesday, August 16th 2022 - 20:40 UTC
Removal of sunken ships from Montevideo port to last until mid-2023

Private contractors believe they will complete the removal of sunken ships from the port of Montevideo in the first half of 2023 after having taken away so far two entire units and several parts of three others to facilitate navigation in the area, it was reported.
Saturday, August 13th 2022 - 09:52 UTC
Conserving Damoy Hut, next to 'glacial skiway', Antarctica Historic Site and Monument

Damoy, a small wooden hut on a rocky outcrop in Antarctica will take centre stage in UK Antarctic Heritage Trust conservation efforts this coming season. The hut in Dorian Bay, along with the glacial ‘skiway’ on Damoy Point, formed the ‘Damoy Point Air Transit Facility’, operated by BAS from 1975-1993. It provided shelter for operators and scientists travelling to and from Rothera (Station R) and other BAS sites, especially when ice prevented access by sea.
Friday, August 12th 2022 - 02:20 UTC
CHIPS made in US: Biden signs bipartisan legislation to promote semiconductor industry

Flanked by scores of lawmakers, union officials, local politicians and business leaders, US president Joe Biden signed legislation promoting investments in the American semiconductor industry in an effort to ease US reliance on overseas supply chains for critical, cutting-edge goods.
Thursday, August 11th 2022 - 20:45 UTC
Google sets eyes on Las Toninas for transoceanic internet cable

Argentina's National Communications Agency (Enacom) has authorized Google Infraestructura Argentina SRL to install a fiber optic system called Firmina through Argentine Sea waters, which “will be the longest in the world” providing internet connectivity.
Tuesday, August 9th 2022 - 08:24 UTC
South African business analyst joins Falklands Development Corporation

Talent Muzambi joins the Falkland Islands from South Africa, with a wealth of education and over 26 years’ work experience.