Chile

Austral Capital Partners, a technology and life sciences-oriented venture capital firm based in Santiago, Chile, focuses on identifying globally scalable, high-growth entrepreneurs and technologies in Latin America

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Foreign direct investment reached US$15 billion last year in Chile

Since its creation, InvestChile has brought US$2.4 billion in foreign investment to the country and US$143 million last year alone. The outlook for 2011 looks even better, with a growing network of foreign offices and specialized support team helping to strengthen Chile’s growth capacities

Underpinning foreign confidence in Chile is the continued solid performance of its financial sector. The strength of its institutions, efficient regulatory system
and successful reforms have allowed Chile to create a robust financial framework

Business at Claro Chile is booming, thanks to its ambitious growth plan and a strong focus on quality and customer care

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Chile’s thriving exports sector relies on its rail infrastructure to keep things moving

The real estate and transportation sectors have high-quality companies that are actively innovating and developing Chile

Chile produces some of the world’s most popular wine, fruit and fish, benefiting from low production costs

In June 2012, Chile was invited to participate in G20 summit for the first time. Emerging markets such as Chile have a more important role to play, and the key to success is finding the right partner – and this is precisely what CAMCHAL does

Chile exudes confidence. A confidence that the country has deservedly acquired over the past few decades as it has made a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy; as it continues to rise to its full potential as a Latin American economic powerhouse; as it bounces back from tragedies and recessions; and as it continues to attract foreign businesses and investments to its shores.

Chile’s multiple free trade agreements make it a highly attractive platform for international companies looking to access global markets

From its national airline to flagship shopping centers to copper mining, examples of success span the range of Chile’s commerce and industry... Even the nation’s unique pension system has found international acclaim and has been emulated, either in whole or in part, by other countries

Corfo aims to turn Chile into the regional hub of entrepreneurship and innovation

In the 2011 IMD World Competitiveness Report Chile tops the list for Latin America. The country has come a long way in a short period of time; whereas not long ago Chile was practically 100% dependent on its natural resources for revenues, today it exports more and more finished products, innovation and talent

The SIP network of primary schools reaches out to Chile’s underprivileged children

In order to increase competitiveness and continue its socio-economic progress, Chile must create more equitable access to quality education

The PUC-Chile is one of the most influential institutions in Chile’s recent history

The dramatic televised rescue of the 33 miners, and Chile’s speedy recovery from a devasting earthquake highlight the dogged spirit of the nation

Mining is Chile’s most important economic activity, requiring enormous amounts of energy

Chile’s third-largest energy producer is working to better utilize the country’s water potential, and to decrease its reliance on imported gas and coal

Present in Chile for 77 years, Empresas Copec has contributed significantly to Chile’s history and success. The giant company provides products and services
that drive the economy, while cleverly using the country’s natural resources in a sustainable manner

The telecommunications company, 80% owned by Liberty Global, continues growing as it readies to enter new segments

With a wealth of experience, the Chilean division of Principal Financial Group has risen to the top of the industry, offering its clients savvy savings instruments and trust

Augusto Grob, President of Colun, a cooperative of farmers who believe strongly in the concept of cooperation and maintaining the high quality of its products, discusses what has made it the country’s premier dairy company for more than six decades

Over the past decade, joint public-private efforts to build a thriving agro-industry, and complementary trade policies that have given Chile’s agricultural sector access to more markets than those of any other country, have resulted in the creation of a major food-producing and exporting nation

Chile is a leading producer and exporter of some of the world’s finest fruit, vegetables, fish, meats and wines

Steeped in over 460 years of history, Chilean expertise in the wine industry clearly travels well as the nation’s wines score highly with international palates in publications worldwide

For SUBSOLE, every step along the way, from growing through distribution, must be carried out with care for the people, the environment and quality

The 94 member wineries of Wines of Chile represent over 90% of the country’s bottled wine exports, and meet with experts from around the world to assess global tastes

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Companies that have discovered how to capitalize on the country’s natural beauty without damaging it are reaping rich rewards

Chile scored highest within Latin America on the The Economist’s Quality of Life index for 2010

Chile is a vast country waiting to be explored. Its people, landscapes, delightful food and myriad destinations make for a fantastic vacation. However, choosing where to go and what to do can be difficult...

Several hotels, resorts and adventure companies offer the chance to experience Chile’s considerable natural beauty at first hand

Around 112 miles long and just over 30 miles wide, the Isla Grande de Chiloe (Big Island of Chiloe) is the second-largest island in South America after Tierra del Fuego and is the biggest in the Chiloe archipelago.

Famous for its giant stone statues, known as moai, and reputedly one of the most isolated inhabited places on Earth, Rapa Nui – the indigenous name for Easter Island – was also Chile’s first inclusion on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, being admitted in 1995.