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August 2020
InvestChile webinar on outlook for the Chilean economy
03 August 2020
The presentation was given by Andrés Pérez, Chief of Advisers and Coordinator of International Finance at the Finance Ministry. More than 300 people connected to our webinar “Economic Situation in Chile: Performance and Outlook” in a new session of the #InvestChileTalks series of events for foreign investors in Chile and companies in general. The webinar […]
July 2020
Economy Minister meets with executives of principal Spanish companies with operations in Chile
14 July 2020
During the meeting, held remotely and organized by InvestChile and Fundación Chile-España, the minister talked with representatives of more than 15 Spanish companies. “After the storm, the sun always comes out. And I have no doubt that Chile will have the capacity to recover quickly after this crisis.” That was how the Minister of Economy, […]
Foreign investment in Chile up by 68% in the first five months
08 July 2020
Between January and May, the inflow reached US$7,696 million. In the first five months of the year, Chile received US$7,696 million in foreign direct investment (FDI), according to preliminary figures released this morning by the Central Bank of Chile. This represented an increase of 68% on the same period in 2019 when the inflow […]
June 2020
Ministry for Women and InvestChile sign undertaking to begin gender equity certification
18 June 2020
The agency will undertake the certification process in order to implement best practices on the reconciliation of work, private and family life. On Thursday, the Foreign Investment Promotion Agency, InvestChile, signed a letter of undertaking with the Ministry for Women and Gender Equity under which it will begin certification under Chilean Norm (NCH) 3262. The […]
Chile climbs four places in World Competitiveness Index and maintains top place in Latin America
17 June 2020
According to the ranking calculated by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), Chile stands out for its management of public finances, fiscal policy and institutional framework. The Switzerland-based International Institute for Management Development (IMD) has published its World Competitiveness Index 2020 in which Chile climbed four places (from 42nd to 38th) and maintained its […]
InvestChile launches program for overseas companies to improve sustainable development practices
09 June 2020
The initiative, developed in alliance with Sistema B Chile, seeks to help companies increase their contribution to the country’s sustainable development. InvestChile, the Foreign Investment Promotion Agency, has launched a program to foster the adoption of best practices with a triple impact – economic, social and environmental – by overseas companies with operations in […]
Foreign investment in Chile increases by 35% in the first four months of the year
08 June 2020
The inflow in January-April reached US$7,156 million. In the first four months of this year, Chile received US$7,156 million in foreign direct investment (FDI), according to preliminary figures released this morning by the Central Bank of Chile. This represented an increase of 35% on the same period in 2019 when the inflow reached US$5,306 million. […]
May 2020
Change of leadership at InvestChile
15 May 2020
On Monday, May 4, Cristián Rodríguez left his position as Director of InvestChile. He has been replaced, in an acting capacity, by Juan Araya, Head of the Management and Corporate Strategy Division. We would like to thank Mr. Rodríguez for his valuable work as director of InvestChile and wish him every success in his new […]
InvestChile is recognized as best South American investment promotion agency for second consecutive year
07 May 2020
The recognition by the prestigious Site Selection magazine highlights the services provided to overseas companies during and after implementing an investment in Chile. In its Global Best to Invest 2020 Report, the Site Selection international magazine recognized InvestChile as the best investment promotion agency in South America. The report is based on information provided by […]
Chile receives record US$6,477 million in foreign investment in first quarter of 2020
07 May 2020
The inflow represented an increase of 176% on the first quarter of 2019. In the first quarter of this year, Chile received US$6,477 million in foreign direct investment (FDI), according to figures released this morning by the Central Bank of Chile. This represented an increase of 176% over the same period last year when the […]