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Chile leads technological competitiveness ranking in Latin America

Published: September 29, 2009

According to the study released by the Economist Intelligence Unit, Chile stands out due to its favourable business environment - a category in which it is ranked sixth in the world, with 93 points.


Chile climbs to fifth in the Economic Freedom of the World ranking

Published: September 22, 2009

According to the 2009 Annual Report, released by the Cato Institute and the Canadian Fraser Institute, Chile surpassed countries such as England and the United States thanks to its policy of freedom on international trade.


CORFO's successful participation at Aqua Nor 2009

Published: September 16, 2009

Through its InvestChile program, CORFO carried out a series of bilateral meetings in order to promote investment in the country, and demonstrate the strengths and opportunities within the Chilean salmon farming industry.


Chile leads Latin American in the global competitiveness index

Published: September 15, 2009

The report prepared by the World Economic Forum highlights the "timely liberalization and openness" of Chile as well as its institutional transparency, infrastructure and pension funds. Likewise, the report highlights the success and progress of other countries in Latin America.


IV International Conference on Renewable Energy Investment and CDM

Published: September 09, 2009

Successful NCRE projects in Chile included the Lircay Hydroelectric Plant, presented by Hidromaule, the Las Palmas biogas project, by Sopraval, and the Cristoro wind farm in Lebu, by Cristalerías Toro.


The emerging global services sector in Chile

Published: September 04, 2009

It has become the most important national export not based on natural resources, with revenues of over US$800 million. This has placed Chile in a strong position among the most competitive destinations in the world for global services.


Equifax opens its first Technology Development Center in Latin America

Published: September 03, 2009

Through the support of CORFO's InvestChile program, Equifax chose Chile over other Latin American countries and potential locations in Ireland and India. Chile was the final choice due to its stable economic, social and political environment.


CORFO launches a campaign to encourage study in the area of technology

Published: September 01, 2009

The aim is to show school leavers the benefits of choosing technical and professional degrees associated with information technology, encouraging them to form part of the emerging global services industry.


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