Growing Latin American countries- business opportunities for 2018
It is almost the end of the year, and I would like to provide you an overview of the countries that are expected to present economic growth during 2018. As well as the countries which market is increasing imports. We want to help you to identify the countries that better will fit in your business […]
Read MoreThe Mexico I am proud of
Last September 19, Mexico faced the strongest earthquake since 100 years. Even Mexico City, was on a certain extend prepared and had experience with this kind of natural disasters. Sadly 337 causalities* were counted and heavy infrastructure damages occurred, leaving thousands of people without a house. Amazingly, the earthquake took place exactly the same day […]
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Monthly interview – October 2017
I am talking today with H.E Fernando Jorge Castro Trenti who is since June 2017 Ambassador of Mexico to the Swiss Confederation. Q1. Ambassador, could you share with us about your diplomatic career? In which countries did you have the opportunity to represent Mexico? I have been Ambassador to the Swiss Confederation since June 2017 […]
Read MoreMonthly interview – April 2016
Key players in renewable energy in Latin America- Potential for Swiss companies Latin America is a key oil and gas producer with some of the world’s top 10 oil exporters. But, the rapid growth in energy demand amid energy security concerns and increasing climate impacts present Latin American countries with an opportunity to rethink their […]
Read MoreWill Latin Americas be the leader in producing renewable energy?
Energy security, environmental sustainability and economic competitiveness are all at stake in the region’s delicate balancing act. With low technology costs, rapid policy learning curves and some of the world’s best resources, rising energy demand presents an opportunity for the region to move to a more sustainable energy system based on higher shares of renewables. […]
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Latin America and China
Latin America and China China’s presence in the US “backyard” November, 2016. Xi Jinping, president of China, visited Ecuador, Peru and Chile, with the aim to further discuss trade deals with Latin America. The change of China’s foreign policy with Mr. Xi Jinping looks to a more power projection and active engagement. Latin America represents […]
Read MoreMonthly interview August / September 2016
Our sustainability approach capitalizes on LafargeHolcim’s worldwide presence to provide solutions towards meeting these social, environmental and stakeholder challenges, with one clear goal: to create shared value with society. “LafargeHolcim: The business case for Sustainability” With a well-balanced presence in 90 countries and a focus on cement, aggregates and concrete, LafargeHolcim is the world […]
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Montly interview July 2016
The Lego foundation “In the LEGO Foundation, we aim to make children’s lives better – and communities stronger – by building a future where learning through play empowers children to become creative, engaged, lifelong learners.” LEGO Foundation works with partners across the world to provide better learning experiences for children The LEGO foundation is owner […]
Read MoreHow to establish a successful business relationship with Latin America?
Have you ever analyzed the possibility to enter the Latin American market? What are the main hurdles you have found? Is it the business culture? How feasible is for a Swiss company to successful trade with Latin America? I would like to highlight some of the cultural aspects that a Swiss company will need to […]
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NAFTA turns 20, which are the new opportunities?
Last January 1st the North American Free Trade Agreement #NAFTA celebrated its 20th anniversary. Back in 1992, the perspective of President Carlos Salinas’s #CarlosSalinas was to impulse Mexico’s exports to the North; Mexico’s most important trade partners. For many years it was not fully clear if either the agreement would develop a higher dependency to […]
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