Monthly interview – August 2017
I am talking today with H.E Ambassador Francisco Gormáz Lira, who leads the Chilean Diplomatic Mission in Bern. On November 24, 2016, Ambassador Francisco Gormáz Lira presented his credentials as Ambassador of Chile to the Swiss Confederation. Q1: Ambassador Francisco Gormaz Lira, could you tell us about yourself and your diplomatic career. In which countries […]
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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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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 26 July 2016. Mr. Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg following their visionary trip to fly 40,000km without fuel succeeded. The Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) – a zero-emission electric and solar airplane completed its journey with a total of 21 days of flight travelled in a 17-leg journey. An impossible dream […]
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Seminar “Sustainability in Latin America” An increasing number of firms are moving towards sustainability. Sustainability offers opportunities for future growth and for other companies is the only option. The impact that these activities can represent for Latin American developing countries can be of high relevance not only for the local societies but also for the […]
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Job Board One of the aims of the LATAM BUSINESS NETWORK is to further close the gap between Switzerland and Latin America. Our Network both in Switzerland and Latin America will support your company while searching the right person that can support your challenging goals in the region. We connect persons and companies with both […]
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Mexico City. Last May 27, concluded the biennial meeting of the Economic Commission for Latin America and Caribbean (ECLAC) in Spanish “XXXVI Périodo de Sesiones de la Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (CEPAL)”. During its 36th session, Representatives of Governments forming the ECLAC worked with the aim to spur progressive structural change […]
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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