Colombian economy

Brookings: Medellin Best in Latin America for Economic Growth

Medellin Herald September 1, 2015

A new study by the Washington, D.C.-based Brookings Institution found that Medellin surpassed all other Latin American cities in terms of per-capita economic growth  (gross domestic product, or GDP). “Medellin was the highest-performing Latin American metro area in 2014” and 12th overall in the

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Internet Uptake, Quality Puts Medellin in ‘Vanguard’ in South America

Medellin Herald September 1, 2015

A new study by U.S.-based consultant Telecom Advisory Services (TAS) finds that Medellin is in the “vanguard” in Colombia in terms of high-speed internet uptake and other factors that make-up a “digitalization” ranking.  According to the study, the recent sale of internet/phone/cable TV provider UNE (formerly part of Medellin city-owned utility EPM) to private-sector

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Haceb Whirlpool Launches Washing-Machine Production in Antioquia

Medellin Herald August 28, 2015

Haceb Whirlpool Inc. (HWI) — a new joint venture between Antioquia-based household appliance manufacturer Haceb and global “white goods” giant Whirlpool – on August 27 officially launched production of washing machines at a new, US$50 million factory adjacent to Haceb facilities in the Medellin suburb of Copacabana, Antioquia.  The plant, initially employing

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Argos, EAFIT Debut Technology Research Center in Medellin

Medellin Herald August 26, 2015

EAFIT university and Colombia-based cement producer, power generator and port developer Argos announced August 26 the start-up of “Argos Center,” a new, US$9 million, 4,800-square-meters research facility at the university’s main campus in Medellin. The center – built with “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design” (LEED) certification in mind — will house

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Antioquia, Medellin: Statistical Review Shows Progress in Commerce, Infrastructure

Medellin Herald August 25, 2015

Medellin – the capital of Antioquia department (state) – continues to grab more positive attention from national and international media.  In the August 21, 2015, edition of Dinero (a Colombian national business magazine), Medellin and Antioquia are featured in a special section analyzing economic growth and competitiveness. Nearly 4 million of the approximately 6.4

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Colombiamoda Medellin 2015: ‘Incredible’ Growth Tops 60,000 Visitors, 13,000 Buyers

Medellin Herald August 25, 2015

Evidence of the remarkable growth of the fashion and textile industry in Medellin continues to mount as the 2015 version of Colombiamoda in Medellin drew 60,741 visitors and 13,271 buyers, up 20% from the 2014 show. According to Medellin-based trade group Inexmoda –which organizes Colombiamoda, by far Colombia’s biggest fashion-and-textile event – the 2015 version

Schools

Colegio Theodoro Hertzl: Bilingual Education, Cultural Diversity, Great Place

Medellin Herald August 24, 2015

Among Medellin’s various bilingual primary and secondary schools (kindergarten through 12th grade) is the outstanding Colegio Theodoro Hertzl (CTH), a nominally Jewish institution that emphasizes English, math and computer skills – and welcomes students and teachers of other faiths and nations. In an interview with Medellin Herald, CTH director Nidia Londoño explained that

Colombian economy

Andi: ‘Global Value Chain’ Opportunities – Part Two

Medellin Herald August 20, 2015

The “global value chain” opportunities arising for Colombian exporters — identified in a new study for Medellin-based Andi (Colombia’s national industrial trade association) – are already being exploited by several pioneering companies, and could expand much more. According to the Andi study, several pioneering exporters have already learned that the old idea of

Colombian economy

Andi: ‘Global Value Chain’ Opportunities – Part Three

Medellin Herald August 20, 2015

The “global value chain” opportunities arising for Colombian exporters — identified in a new study by Medellin-based Andi (the Colombia national industrial trade association) — are already being exploited by certain pioneering companies. According to the Andi study, these exporting companies have already learned that the old idea of sourcing raw materials and

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University of Wisconsin Inks Research Deal at Medellin’s Ruta N Center

Medellin Herald August 14, 2015

Ruta N – the Medellin-based, high-tech development center founded by telecom/internet giant UNE, the city of Medellin and electric power giant EPM – announced August 10 that it signed a US$2 million contract with the University of Wisconsin for installation of a new center for the investigation of infectious and tropical diseases.  The deal is […]