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"Colombia, the Country of Beauty": the Latin American country's new international promotional message

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

MADRID, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Minister of Trade, Industry, and Tourism, Germán Umaña, says that this unified promotional message aims to attract more foreign investment, boost non-mining and non-energy exports, and promote inbound international tourism, all under the umbrella of sustainability.

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  • "This message celebrates our cultural wealth, our people's warmth, our stunning natural landscapes, and other attributes that make Colombia one of the region's most unique and alluring places.
  • According to ProColombia President Carmen Caballero, this narrative is key to achieving the goals defined by Colombian President Gustavo Petro's administration.
  • For the first time, the resulting message can be used to attract international tourism as well as promote national tourism.
  • For example, in September 2022, Forbes Magazine's international edition ranked Colombia as the third most beautiful country in the world out of the 50 countries that were analyzed.

Colombia has a lot to celebrate on this Independence Day!

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

MIAMI, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, marks Colombia's independence, and while Americans celebrate their 4th of July with fireworks, Colombians acknowledge this date with cultural events hosted anywhere in the world; the United States being no exception.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, marks Colombia's independence, and while Americans celebrate their 4th of July with fireworks, Colombians acknowledge this date with cultural events hosted anywhere in the world; the United States being no exception.
  • Given the longstanding partnership between our nations, spanning over two centuries, numerous cities across the US eagerly prepare to join in the celebrations.
  • Let us continue to build bridges between our cultures and show the world the richness of our nation", said Luis Gilberto Murillo, Ambassador of Colombia to the US.
  • Miami will also host a special event this Independence Weekend: Expoartesano , a showcase of traditional craftsmanship and a journey through the artisans routes of Colombia , where these unique pieces come from.

NTU Singapore and Delta Electronics set up S$24 million corporate lab for advanced robotic technologies

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

TAIPEI, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) and Delta Electronics, global provider of IoT-based Smart Green Solutions, have established the S$24 million Delta-NTU Corporate Lab for Advanced Robotics, continuing their close collaboration in research & development for advanced technologies.

Key Points: 
  • TAIPEI, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) and Delta Electronics, global provider of IoT-based Smart Green Solutions, have established the S$24 million Delta-NTU Corporate Lab for Advanced Robotics, continuing their close collaboration in research & development for advanced technologies.
  • Professor Ho said: "This corporate lab with Delta Electronics proves that NTU's research activities are industry relevant.
  • The establishment of the joint lab marks a new phase of the partnership between NTU and Delta Electronics.
  • Tzi-cker Chiueh, General Director of the Delta Research Centre, said: "We have secured various patents through our collaboration with NTU Singapore.

Colombia will have the largest South American delegation at the 2023 Mobile World Congress

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Monday, February 27, 2023

MADRID, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Colombia — with a delegation of about 40 companies from Medellín, Bogotá, Floridablanca, Barranquilla, Cali, Pereira, Cartagena, and Bucaramanga—will have a stand at the 2023 Mobile World Congress, the world summit on connectivity in Barcelona, Spain, made possible with support from ProColombia and the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Tourism.

Key Points: 
  • MADRID, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Colombia — with a delegation of about 40 companies from Medellín, Bogotá, Floridablanca, Barranquilla, Cali, Pereira, Cartagena, and Bucaramanga—will have a stand at the 2023 Mobile World Congress, the world summit on connectivity in Barcelona, Spain, made possible with support from ProColombia and the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Tourism.
  • "The national delegation, which is the largest in South America, will showcase its high value-added offer in software development and mobile applications, 4.0 technology solutions such as blockchain, machine learning, AI, IoT, NFTs, augmented reality, strategic city models, data analysis, and others.
  • Therefore, the government of Colombia promotes digital transformation and digital security through a model that combines innovation, knowledge, and collaborative work for Colombia's connectivity."
  • For this edition of the Mobile World Congress, GSMA—the event organizer—is expecting around 80,000 visitors and 2,000 exhibitors from 200 countries and territories.

Colombia's Largest Business Matchmaking Forum Seeks to Strengthen Trade Relations with the United States

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Monday, February 6, 2023

Around two thousand Colombian providers are expected to meet with one thousand buyers from 60 different countries, the delegation of the United States being the largest one.

Key Points: 
  • Around two thousand Colombian providers are expected to meet with one thousand buyers from 60 different countries, the delegation of the United States being the largest one.
  • "This international trade promotion activity aims to generate business meetings to bring the Colombian supply of non-mining energy products and services closer to the international demand.
  • The United States, Ecuador, Brazil, Mexico, Peru, and the Netherlands were the largest buyers of high-quality Colombian products and services.
  • Talking specifically about the United States, last year, Colombia exported US$ 6.6 billion to the US; this represented a 27% growth compared to the same period in 2021.

US Companies Are Looking to Colombia for All Their Sourcing Needs

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

HOUSTON, Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ProColombia's business forum, held on-site in Houston, Texas, on November 9th and 10th, and complemented by a virtual program of business appointments the following days, has ended, leaving opportunities for both buyers and exporters of over $6.2 million in immediate sales, in sectors such as agri-business, chemicals and life sciences, manufacturing industries, textiles and apparel, and BPO, software & IT services. There is a total expectation of $67 million that alongside the immediate sales will generate a grand total of $73.4 million, making the business forum a success.

Key Points: 
  • The sectors with the highest business expectations were agri-business, consumer and industrial goods and BPO, software and IT services.
  • The participating Colombian companies Bendito (Riosucio), Forsa (Caloto), Muskox (Valledupar) and Virutex (Caloto) are from PDET municipalities.
  • I really do feel that Colombia is the frontier for new discovery as far as products and availability in the western hemisphere".
  • If you are interested in learning more about business opportunities in Colombia, please go to: www.procolombia.co .

K-Chemicals Cyber Exhibition Season II Held in the Second Half of 2021 With Over 270 Participating Companies in the Korean Chemical and Beauty Industry

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Wednesday, December 22, 2021

K-Chemicals Cyber Exhibition (K-Chemicals), an international online exhibition in the field of chemistry and beauty, hosted Season II in the second half of 2021.

Key Points: 
  • K-Chemicals Cyber Exhibition (K-Chemicals), an international online exhibition in the field of chemistry and beauty, hosted Season II in the second half of 2021.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211221005817/en/
    K-Chemicals Cyber Exhibition, an international online exhibition in the field of chemistry and beauty, hosted Season II in the second half of 2021.
  • About 270 companies are participating in the second half of this year for global expansion of the Korean chemical and beauty industries.
  • The two virtual exhibition halls, Industrial Chemical Hall and Beauty Product Hall are implemented in 2D and 3D.

ACROMEC's associated Life Science Incubator launches Co-working Labspace

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Thursday, September 23, 2021

SINGAPORE, Sept 24, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - ACROMEC Limited (ACROMEC; SGX: 43F), a specialist engineering services provider, announced that subsidiary ACROMEC Engineers Pte Ltd (ACROMEC Engineers) through joint-venture associate Life Science Incubator Pte Ltd, has launched the first Life Science Incubator co-working laboratory space, with a ceremony on location at the German Centre, International Business Plaza, Singapore.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, Sept 24, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - ACROMEC Limited (ACROMEC; SGX: 43F), a specialist engineering services provider, announced that subsidiary ACROMEC Engineers Pte Ltd (ACROMEC Engineers) through joint-venture associate Life Science Incubator Pte Ltd, has launched the first Life Science Incubator co-working laboratory space, with a ceremony on location at the German Centre, International Business Plaza, Singapore.
  • Members of Life Science Incubator's current network of some 20 industry partners, including Merck, also attended the event.
  • Said Niamh Madden, General Manager of Life Science Incubator, "Today marks the start of our exciting journey at the Life Science Incubator.
  • JVCo is 30% owned by the Group through ACROMEC Engineers, while Tako Ventures holds the remaining 70% stake, managing JVCo and the Life Science Incubator.