Posted by Toni Peters | Jan 27, 2012 | Economy
Britain’s trade ambassador pledged $62 million to improve Colombia’s transport infrastructure following his first visit to the Andean nation. In an interview with El Espectador, Nick Baird said “[With]...
Read MorePosted by Toni Peters | Jan 27, 2012 | Economy
Foreign direct investment in Colombia grew by 113% between 2010 and 2011, from $6.8 billion to $14.4 billion, according to UNCTAD, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. In the report Global Investment Trends...
Read MorePosted by Toni Peters | Jan 27, 2012 | Culture
Colombia’s ambassador to Hollywood John Leguizamo has said the country could attract more film producers if it reduced the 40% movie-making tax, during the first debate at the Hay Festival Cartagena, reported Caracol Radio...
Read MorePosted by Toni Peters | Jan 25, 2012 | Economy
Twelve companies contracted by Canadian oil company Pacific Rubiales have been fined more than $66,000 for not guaranteeing the labor rights of their employees. According to Labor vice minister David Luna, the companies were...
Read MorePosted by Toni Peters | Jan 25, 2012 | Economy
Colombian textile manufacturer Fabcricato has announced a $3 million contract to make Chilean army uniforms, reported financial publication Portafolio Wednesday. It follows an $11 million deal between Fabcricato and the Chilean...
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