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InvestChile Launches 'How to Invest in Chile' Guide in Japanese

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

Published online, the step-by-step guide is designed to serve as a "roadmap" for companies considering Chile as a potential destination for investment.

Key Points: 
  • Published online, the step-by-step guide is designed to serve as a "roadmap" for companies considering Chile as a potential destination for investment.
  • "At InvestChile, we feel that cultural differences, mainly in terms of language, can be narrowed in these times of greater connectivity and globalized business.
  • In this context, our new 'How to Invest in Chile' investor's guide fills a clear gap with regard to potential Japanese investors: the lack of official material in their own language," saidKarla Flores, the recently appointed director of InvestChile.
  • With 14 chapters that include legal and commercial matters, the guide in Japanese is available here .

Chile Construction Industry Report 2022: Growth Momentum to Carry Into 2022 - Expected Growth of 5.7% this Year, Supported by an Improvement in Non-mining Activities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

The construction industry in Chile registered an annual growth of 13.6% in real terms in 2021 - up from a decline of 12.1% in 2020.

Key Points: 
  • The construction industry in Chile registered an annual growth of 13.6% in real terms in 2021 - up from a decline of 12.1% in 2020.
  • The industry's growth that year was supported by a favorable base, improvement in consumer and business confidence amid progress in the country's vaccination drive and the execution of large-scale public infrastructure projects.
  • The industry's growth momentum is likely to carry into 2022, with the construction industry expected to grow by 5.7% this year, supported by an improvement in non-mining activities.
  • Historical (2017-2021) and forecast (2022-2026) valuations of the construction industry in Chile, featuring details of key growth drivers.

InvestChile Launches New Investor's Guide in Portuguese

Retrieved on: 
Monday, August 8, 2022

Published online, the step-by-step guide is designed to serve as a "roadmap" for companies considering Chile as a potential destination for investment.

Key Points: 
  • Published online, the step-by-step guide is designed to serve as a "roadmap" for companies considering Chile as a potential destination for investment.
  • "At InvestChile, we understand that cultural differences, mainly in terms of language, can be narrowed in these times of greater connectivity and globalized business.
  • In this context, our new 'How to Invest in Chile' investor's guide aims to facilitate business information and investment opportunities to Brazilian companies in their own language," saidKarla Flores, the recently appointed director of InvestChile.
  • With 14 chapters that include legal and commercial matters, the guide in Portuguese is available here .

Santander Chile holds ESG talk with investors and becomes first Chilean bank to produce their own renewable energy

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

The ESG bonds will be linked to energy efficiency, renewable energy, pollution reduction, financial inclusion, and social projects.

Key Points: 
  • The ESG bonds will be linked to energy efficiency, renewable energy, pollution reduction, financial inclusion, and social projects.
  • Increase energy from renewable sources: 28% of our energy comes from these types of sources.
  • In addition, we are committed to ensuring that 100% of the electrical energy we use comes from renewable sources.
  • During the ESG Talk, Claudio Melandri announced that the entity will be one of the first large companies in Chile and the first local bank in producing its own renewable energy.

Chile Pet Care Market Report 2021: Dog Food, Cat Food, Other Pet Food, Cat Litter, Pet Healthcare, Pet Dietary Supplements - Forecast to 2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, November 8, 2021

The "Chile Pet Care Market Size, Share & Analysis, by Category (Dog Food, Cat Food, Other Pet Food, Cat Litter, Pet Healthcare, Pet Dietary Supplements and Others), By Pet Food Type (Dry Food, Wet Food, Pet Treats) Forecast and Opportunities, 2021-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Chile Pet Care Market Size, Share & Analysis, by Category (Dog Food, Cat Food, Other Pet Food, Cat Litter, Pet Healthcare, Pet Dietary Supplements and Others), By Pet Food Type (Dry Food, Wet Food, Pet Treats) Forecast and Opportunities, 2021-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Chile Pet Care Gains Further:
    According to this report, pet care industry continued its growth momentum despite challenges like COVID-19 pandemic and reduction in GDP growth.
  • Chile witnessed 8 new product launches in dog and cat food category with dog food accounting for over 62% of these launches.
  • Pet owners preferred to keep a distance from modern large retailers due to fear of pandemic and instead chose local pet shops.

InvestChile: Foreign Direct Investment in Chile Hit Record High in First Half of 2021

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Thursday, August 19, 2021

SANTIAGO, Chile, Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestChile, the Foreign Investment Promotion Agency, said that foreign direct investment (FDI) is going through a particularly dynamic time in Chile. According to figures released by the Chilean Central Bank, which revise a prior report issued on August 9, the cumulative net FDI inflow was US $13.7 billion for the first six months of 2021. This is not only 66% higher than the first half of 2020, and far in excess of the total FDI recorded in 2020 (US$8.5 billion), but is also a record for the period.  

Key Points: 
  • This is an all-time high for the January-June period and is 98% above the historic average (US $7 billion).
  • SANTIAGO, Chile, Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestChile, the Foreign Investment Promotion Agency,said that foreign direct investment (FDI) is going through a particularly dynamic time in Chile.
  • According toInvestChileManaging Director Andrs Rodrguez, "This is a clear sign that foreign investment in Chile is going through an extraordinary moment, despite the pandemic.
  • In addition to robust consumption, there is a YoY increase of 24.8% in fixed investment, with an important percentage of foreign capital.

InvestChile: Foreign Direct Investment in Chile Hit Record High in First Half of 2021

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, August 19, 2021

SANTIAGO, Chile, Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestChile, the Foreign Investment Promotion Agency, said that foreign direct investment (FDI) is going through a particularly dynamic time in Chile. According to figures released by the Chilean Central Bank, which revise a prior report issued on August 9, the cumulative net FDI inflow was US $13.7 billion for the first six months of 2021. This is not only 66% higher than the first half of 2020, and far in excess of the total FDI recorded in 2020 (US$8.5 billion), but is also a record for the period.  

Key Points: 
  • This is an all-time high for the January-June period and is 98% above the historic average (US $7 billion).
  • SANTIAGO, Chile, Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestChile, the Foreign Investment Promotion Agency,said that foreign direct investment (FDI) is going through a particularly dynamic time in Chile.
  • According toInvestChileManaging Director Andrs Rodrguez, "This is a clear sign that foreign investment in Chile is going through an extraordinary moment, despite the pandemic.
  • In addition to robust consumption, there is a YoY increase of 24.8% in fixed investment, with an important percentage of foreign capital.