Next round of talks on proposed trade pacts with Chile, Peru in Oct, November

The next round of negotiations between India and two South American countries, Chile and Peru, will be held in October and November, respectively, an official said. The five-day talks with Chile will start on October 27 in Santiago, the three-day...

Made in Italy protagonist at the Food & Service fair in Chile

The 13th edition of Food & Service, one of the most relevant international trade fairs in the agri-food sector in Latin America and the largest in Chile, took place in Santiago, Chile. The 2025 edition, which totaled more than 50,000 visitors, saw...

Next round of talks on proposed trade pacts with Chile and Peru

The next round of negotiations between India and two South American countries, Chile and Peru, will be held in October and November, respectively, an official said. The five-day talks with Chile will start on October 27 in Santiago, the three-day...

Belize Takes the Lead in Regional Energy Organisation

Belize has stepped into the regional spotlight by assuming the Presidency Pro Tempore of the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) during the 10th Energy Week in Santiago, Chile. The gathering brought together ministers and energy leaders...

ICT key to economic growth -Chileshe

Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts, Kangwa Chileshe, has underscored the critical role the Information Communication and Technology (ICT) plays in enhancing operations in various sectors of the economy such as education, health and Agriculture....

Chile Manufactures 315Gwh Of Batteries In 8 Months

(MENAFN- Investor Brand Network) Chilean battery storage systems delivered 315 gigawatt-hours to the national grid during the first eight months of 2025, marking explosive growth for a country that generated less than one gigawatt-hour from...

‘We’re not guinea pigs’ — Cities fight plans for large battery energy storage systems over fears they will go up in flames

More and more, big arrays of lithium-ion batteries are being hooked up to electrical grids around the U.S. to store power that can be discharged in times of high demand. But as more energy storage is added, residents in some places are pushing...

Chile trade body welcomes Supreme Court ruling to block illegal sites

As Chile awaits progress on online gambling regulation, the Supreme Court has clamped down on illegal operators. The Chilean Casino and Gaming Association (ACCJ) has welcomed the Chile Supreme Court’s ruling to order the blocking of illegal...

"Consumers can point their phone at the avocado and receive a ripeness reading in seconds"

The idea behind ÉVO® HASS came to Troy Agosti a few years ago: How can you turn avocados into a high-value fruit rather than a commodity, and where can you create a true point of difference? "ÉVO HASS is a fresh-produce proposition built to...

Fears of massive battery fires spark local opposition to energy storage projects

By MICHAEL HILL More and more, big arrays of lithium-ion batteries are being hooked up to electrical grids around the U.S. to store power that can be discharged in times of high demand. But as more energy storage is added, residents in some places...

Solar cell imports: Commerce ministry recommends anti-dumping duty on China; domestic manufacturers to be shielded for 3 years

Commerce ministry has moved to protect domestic solar cell manufacturers by recommending an anti-dumping duty on imports of solar cells from China for three years, officials said on Friday. The move comes amid concerns over cheap imports harming...

SA wine industry bullish about African market

African consumers are developing a palate for South African wines, as is evidenced by the fact that Nigeria imported more South African wine than China in 2024. The potential for South African wine in Africa is growing, and the local wine industry...

Chile’s 900 MWh Kronos storage project enters environmental assessment

Greek company Metlen Group has submitted its Kronos Energy Storage System and Transmission Line project to Chile’s Environmental Impact Assessment System (SEIA). The $137 million project, in Vallenar, in the Atacama region, comprises 180 MW/900...

Chilean firms show interest in importing Vietnamese agricultural products

Hanoi (VNA) – More than 60 Chilean enterprises have expressed interest in importing Vietnamese products, particularly rice, dried fruit, coffee, frozen seafood, and instant foods, during the international food and services fair “Espacio Food &...

Solar cell imports under scrutiny: Commerce ministry recommends anti-dumping duty on China; domestic manufacturers to be shielded for 3 years

Commerce ministry has moved to protect domestic solar cell manufacturers by recommending an anti-dumping duty on imports of solar cells from China for three years, officials said on Friday. The move comes amid concerns over cheap imports harming...

These 3 ASX mining stocks are flying under the radar as the silver price explodes

2025 has been a stellar year for precious metals. Most notably, the gold price ballooned by 47% since the start of the year to reach a new all-time high earlier this week. But another metal is shining even brighter. Since early January, the silver...

Mindanao Youth Use Journalism to Fight Against Massive Mining Project

By Victoria Nolasco, Executive Director In the face of a massive mining threat, a new generation of Indigenous youth in Mindanao is using citizen journalism as a powerful tool of resistance and cultural preservation. Through a project supported by...

All Eyes on Bolivia: Environmental Devastation and Human Rights Abuses Caused by Unregulated Mining in Seque Jahuira

By Brandi Morin (Cree/Iroquois) Photos by Julien Defourny The water that once ran clear enough to drink now flows a sickly brownish-green, carrying the acrid smell of death down what used to be a living river. Where children once played and fish...

Indigenous Media Fights Illegal Mining in DR Congo

By Jeannette KAZERA, Organization Coordinator In the Fizi territory of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the illegal and unregulated exploitation of transition minerals such as cobalt, lithium, copper, gold, and cassiterite has long threatened the...

Free Space Optics (FSO) Communication Market Industry Trends and Forecasts to 2035: Point-to-Point Free Space Optics Gains Market Dominance – ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Free Space Optics (FSO) Communication Market Industry Trends and Forecasts to 2035: Distribution by Type of Platform, Component, Transmission Range, FSO, Communication, Areas of Application, End-Users, Company Size, and...