China-Latin America Trade: Balancing out
Trade with China is reaching more normal rates of yearly growth; Colombia and Costa Rica are this year’s success stories.
Bilateral trade grew by 5 percent. Total US and Colombian exports, excluding coffee and oil, grew 20 percent this year.
Colombian pension funds gain speed. Eleven out of the top 15 funds decreased their assets under management. The number of affiliates to the pension system increased to 74.4 million. There are 60 Brazilian funds among the top 100. Mexican Principal, a growth champion.
More than $31.6 billion in 20 major infrastructure bids which are open in 7 countries, are listed in the new Latin Business Chronicle Infrastructure Guide. Descriptions, deadlines and contacts for each bid.
Latin Business Chronicle ranks the most influential women in the Latin American business world of 2012. They include chief executives, board members, company advisers, and creators of some of the region’s most important economic trends.
Mining and construction companies in Latin America have increased their sales, net revenues and profitability more than other firms in the last three years. See the complete list of best companies from Shougang to Corporacion San Luis.
Replaces Brazil as second-most expensive country to export and import container cargo.
U.S. congressional delay had cost companies billions of dollars in tariffs.
The US-Colombia free trade agreement will significantly boost trade, and increase foreign direct investment.
Leaders of Colombia and Panama -- as well as Korea -- hail the US congressional approval of FTA's.
A special report from Latin Business Chronicle on the 8-year Colombian presidency of Alvaro Uribe.
Colombian companies' foreign investments jumped nearly eight-fold the past decade.
Avianca Chairman German Efromovich talks about his vision and future plans.
Congressional approval of the US-Colombia FTA can help stem lost market share by US exporters.
Consumption and mining booms make Colombia one of the hottest investment destinations in Latin America.
Practical legal advice for setting up a business in fast-growing Colombia.
The AFL-CIO is using old arguments – and images – in its campaign against the Colombia FTA.
US approval of the Colombia free trade agreement should not be delayed any further.
Despite continued delays, both Colombian and US officials say the Colombia FTA will be approved this year.
Colombia is on a very good trajectory, but must end the legacies of corruption and class privilege to make it a truly prosperous place.
Fierce competition from lower-priced Chinese rivals has forced Colombia’s textile sector to innovate.
The delay of US passage of the Colombian FTA is costing American workers.
Colombia is set to become one of the leading emerging economies after BRIC, experts agree.
Hotel developers look to international chains for growth in Colombia’s capital Bogota.
Greystar expects to get its environmental permit for Angostura in Colombia this year.
The Colombia FTA will finally be passed this year, trade expert Jeffrey Schott predicts.
LBC readers urge President Obama to move forward on the Colombia FTA.
US companies, state and local chambers of commerce, mayors and prominent newspapers support the Colombia FTA.
Canada's trade with Colombia is growing at a faster rate than US trade with the country.
Venezuela's economy is more repressed than that of Iran, while Chile's is freer than those of Germany and the UK.
Colombian fuel distributor Terpel sees higher profits in Ecuador and great potential in Mexico.
The integrated stock exchange of Chile, Colombia and Peru is larger than Mexico's.
Experts praise Colombia's president Juan Manuel Santos for his plans for oil and gas revenue reforms.
Can Colombia's new president Juan Manuel Santos close the equity gap?
Colombia’s former president joins a roster of prominent CEO’s at this year’s Bravo Awards.
Latin America's top 50 airports for cargo and passenger traffic and aircraft movements.
Juan Valdez celebrates 50th anniversary, Dominican economy booms, Costa Rica wireless delays, Colombia BPO King.
Latin Business Chronicle looks at 25 Latin American executives who excel internationally.
Japan’s planned investment treaty with Colombia could lead to an FTA, while China wants a Colombia FTA as well.
Latin Business Chronicle takes a closer look at the new cabinet of Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos.
Twitter, Starbucks, Colombia, Sao Paulo and Aston Martin are the key topics of this week's TradeTalk.
How Democratic Prosperity will boost investments and reduce poverty and unemployment in Colombia.
Colombian President Alvaro Uribe gets widespread praise for dramatically improving Colombia's image and business climate.
Luis Guillermo Plata - the driving force behind Colombia's growing trade ties with the world.
The secret to Alvaro Uribe’s impressive success as Colombia’s president.
Foreign multinationals are upbeat on Colombia despite challenges that include lagging infrastructure.
Foreign companies report strong growth during Alvaro Uribe's tenure as Colombia's president.
Latin Business Chronicle asks executives about President Uribe’s impact on their business and what they most admired about him.
Canada advances in the world cup of free trade, leaving the United States behind.
Uruguay overall champion of tourism in Latin America, according to the Latin Tourism Index.
How Compania Nacional de Chocolates became Colombia’s most international company.
How a group of former PDVSA executives are creating success across the border.
Juan Manuel Santos is now the clear frontrunner in the presidential runoff. Local and foreign investors are happy.
Brazil, Chile and Colombia improve most, while the Dominican Republic sees the worst decline in capital access.
Colombia and Argentina have become more competitive, while Peru sees a strong decline.
Avianca and TACA are aiming for more business by creating more hubs and using larger planes.
Antanas Mockus is market-friendly and would largely continue President Alvaro Uribe's policies.
Colombia and its president were the stars of this year's World Economic Forum Latin America.
Colombia's likely next president favors reducing the corporate tax rate.
The president of the US Exim-Bank sees good opportunities in Latin America, including Colombia.
Colombia's president warns investors against Communist countries that won't respect their rights.
Colombia's call center business has grown significantly and is expected to expand revenues fourfold by 2012.
Latin Business Chronicle selects the 25 top women in Latin American business.
With Alvaro Uribe out of the running for Colombia's presidency, investors now pin their hopes on Juan Manuel Santos.
It is little likely that the US-Colombia free trade agreement will be approved by the US Congress this year, experts say.
Latin Business Chronicle asks leading business executives about Colombia's business and economic outlook.
Latin America business leaders and experts urge President Barack Obama to move on the Colombia and Panama FTA's.
Hewlett-Packard doubles the number of retail stores in Latin America and plans to expand further.
Colombia leads Latin American stocks in growth the past decade and last year, but Brazil remains the volume champion.
Avianca confirms that Latin America has the talent and resources to provide world class quality and services.
Colombia is in better shape than during previous crises, government and business leaders argue.
Development of shopping centers continues in Brazil, Colombia and Peru despite the crisis.
The 100 most powerful men and women in Latin American business.
Indian tech company TCS expects double-digit growth in Latin America this year despite the global crisis.
Brazil and Chile are starting to see increased demand and Colombia is expected to become a key market.
Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Peru and Panama are garnering more attention from investors than Venezuela & Co.
Passage of the Colombia trade agreement would provide a "free" stimulus, boosting exports by $1 billion without adding to the deficit.
Can Venezuela replace its imports from Colombia? Four experts share their insights.
Brazil and Mexico see ad declines, but Colombia, Argentina and Venezuela are growing.
Latin America business is helping boost the bottom line at law firm Harper Meyer.
Colombia's economy should expand by 1.5 percent this year, predicts Bulltick, beating the consensus and even government forecasts.
Colombia is the least affected by the trade decline among the top U.S. partners in Latin America.
Bogota has been named the world's riskiest outsourcing city. Does it deserve it?
Colombian President Alvaro Uribe's re-election will boost foreign direct investment despite international protests, one expert predicts.
Brazil, Colombia and Peru and government and education segments are helping drive Adobe’s growth in Latin America.
The IDB annual meeting will take place in a city that has become a global model for positive urban change.
Colombia’s resort city Cartagena is becoming a growing attraction for everyone from Bill Clinton to Ivanka Trump.
Canada's FTA with Colombia will likely not pass any time soon, one expert predicts.
Canada's exports to Latin America grow three times more than U.S. exports to the region.
Are Colombia's banks better positioned than others to face the global crisis? Four experts share their insights.
Colombian companies are most optimistic, while Argentine SME's are most pessimistic about their outlook.
Latin America's lack of bank credit spurs scammers like David Murcia Guzman and his DMG Ponzi scheme.
Brian Andrews, former news anchor in Miami, tells Latin Business Chronicle why he moved to Colombia.
Colombia’s largest bank Bancolombia is facing the economic slowdown with a boost in profits, assets and deposits.
Solid fundamentals help Colombia’s largest retailer face the growing slowdown.
Brazil, Colombia and Trinidad offer the best potential this year among energy markets in Latin America and the Caribbean, experts say.
Colombia's business hub Medellin prepares to make history with the Inter-American Development Bank's annual assembly.
If Juan Valdez has his way, more Americans and people worldwide will be drinking his coffee this year.
Colombia continues to attract foreign investors due to its economic and political climate. Will it even become the next Chile?
Carlos Gutierrez receives high marks for his work as US Commerce Secretary.
Latin America's technology sector should benefit next year from a strong base. Colombia, Mexico and Brazil will lead the way in growth.
The US-Colombia FTA may be approved late next year despite president-elect Barack Obama's campaign rhetoric against it.
Latin American trade is slowing down, partly thanks to the U.S. crisis. However, Colombia, Peru and Uruguay are boosting their trade.
Senator Barack Obama's arguments against the Colombia free trade agreement mislead the progress made on union safety.
Latin America sales for Emerson are growing swiftly thanks to markets like Brazil, Colombia and Peru.
Despite rising fuel prices and problems in the aviation sector in general, Colombian airline Avianca is booming.
Colombia is friendly towards local and foreign investors. And more investment helps defeat terrorism and drug trafficking.
12 nations in the Western Hemisphere create a free trade alliance, while business urge Congress to extend ATPDEA for Colombia.
As Ecopetrol prepares to float more stock, it posts strong growth in production and income.
U.S. trade with Colombia is booming even without a free trade agreement. Overall US trade with Latin America is picking up.
Foreign companies are pleased with their business in Colombia and express strong optimism about the future outlook.
Colombia and Peru are helping boost Shearman & Sterling's business in Latin America.
The U.S. Congress should pass the Colombian trade agreement without further delay.
