Santiago Chile

In our 3Q 08 update report, we highlighted the expansion plans of DYS into the Peru supermarket industry, aimed at the middle and lower-middle income group, due to lower penetration levels. However, the company has now denied starting its operations in Peru this year, based on the current weak market conditions. The company is expected to spend US$87mn to build 2 new malls to expand business across the Chilean supermarket industry and is also expected to expand its real estate business, going forward. In addition, the company is expected to open more stores under the Aceunta and Ekono brand format, which will further support ... Read Full Story

For this week’s Wine and Music pairing, I have included two Chilean products that go fantastically together and truly demonstrate the potency of regional pairing. Chile is also the home of Aurelio Montes , owner of Vina Montes who plays monastic chants to his wines, and who commissioned the recently published Heriot Watt study which proves that music can enhance the taste of wine. Root 1 is made from ungrafted rootstocks that date back to the earliest days of Chilean grape cultivation (approximately 500 years). Jose Antonio Escobar is a classically trained guitar player and performer from Chile who has been won more then ... Read Full Story

GlobeRovers Rating: 8 /10 Buzz Line : "The skinniest country in the world - on average only 180 km wide, but 4,300 km long " Eagle Eye : Dry north, high south, and fertile central! Head to the far south and the far north for spectacular scenery Hot Spots : Around San Pedro da Atacama in the north, Valparaiso along the central coast, and Parque Nacional Del Paine in the far south. Don't forget the Chilean wines! The Low-down : Spend no time in Santiago - spent most time in the north, far south, and in Valparaiso / Vina del Mar along the central ... Read Full Story

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Ensures continuity of services used by more than 5 million passengers a day The Inter-American Development Bank today announced the approval of a US$400 million loan to provide financial support to Transantiago, the public transportation system of Santiago, Chile. The resources from this non-sovereign guarantee loan will be managed by Transantiago Financial Administrator (AFT), the private sector entity responsible for the public transportation system’s payments and collections. The IDB loan will also support Chile’s comprehensive plan to improve the operation and quality of Transantiago’s bus and subway services, which are used by some 5.4 million passengers a day. The Chilean government plans to send ... Read Full Story