Aquaculture

EU opens up Europe for live Chilean oyster and mussels imports

The EU has officially allowed live Chilean shellfish to be shipped to the Old Continent, opening fresh opportunities to an already thriving industry.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Chile gets the green light to export live shellfish to the European Union. (Photo by Swamibu/Flickr)

Category: Business - Food

U.N. report confirms:

Chile receives third highest level of FDI in Latin America

In addition to attracting record levels of Foreign Direct Investment in 2011, Chile also led the region in investing internationally, according to the ECLAC study.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Copper mining continues to attract the lion’s share of FDI, but leads to investment in other sectors

Category: Business - World Reviews on Chile

According to KPMG:

Chile’s economy ranks best prepared for change in the world

Global auditing ‘big four’ firm says Chile tops the Change Readiness Index, based on its capacity to handle and capitalize on a changing global market.

Thursday, May 10, 2012 Chile’s capital and business hub, Santiago. (Photo by moreno/Flickr)

Category: Business - World Reviews on Chile

International trade

Chilean ports rank among Latin America’s busiest

Latest study from United Nation regional body places Chile’s Valparaíso and San Antonio at 13th and 17th position respectively.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012 Valparaíso is Chile’s center of international shipping. (Photo by anlopelope/Flickr)

Category: Business

Technology and entrepreneurialism

Chilean company Arcaris bringing gamification to call centers

Lured to Santiago by its entrepreneurial culture, Arcaris is set to bring the business world’s hot new trend to improve workers productivity and satisfaction.

Monday, May 07, 2012