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Colombia’s music talents unite at BOmm 2018
International music buyers descend this month on Bogotá as BOmm launches its 7th edition, and showcases the best of the recording industry.
Colombia’s peso under pressure from Turkey’s Lira and U.S oil surplus
International trade tensions and Turkey’s Lira crisis is hurting the Colombia peso at a time in which the new government of Iván Duque needs oil revenue and currency reserves.
Amazon to launch in Colombia with customer service center in Bogotá
The online retail giant, Amazon, has announced the launch of a customer service center in Bogotá, scheduled for October.
Bogotá Audiovisual Market (BAM): Nine years raising the curtain on film
Bogotá Audiovisual Market (BAM) is the most important gathering of film industry professionals in the country, and for the ninth edition, Spain is guest of honor.
Colombian markets, industry and tourism respond to Duque’s election
Colombia’s tourism and industrial associations have welcomed the election of Iván Duque, claiming his presidency will incentivize growth and investment.
Colombia to join OECD, become “global partner” in NATO, announces Santos
President Santos confirmed that Colombia will become an OECD member state and “global partner” in Nato. Santos’ televised announcement comes as millions of Colombians vote Sunday in general elections.
Sweden’s IKEA to open in Colombia as part of regional expansion
The Swedish home furnishing giant IKEA announced it will expand into South America as a franchise with Chile’s Falabella, including planned retail stores in Colombia after 2020.
Howard Buffett Foundation contributes to demining in central Colombia
Villarrica, in the department of Tolima, joins 37 other communities to be clear of landmines given support from philanthropic organizations such as the Howard Buffett Foundation.
Bogotá Fashion Week ready for second edition and showcase of talent
Beauty and design take to the runway with Bogotá Fashion Week’s second edition and a platform to promote the creative industries.
Bogotá Chamber of Commerce looks to Africa, Asia and Middle East for stronger commercial ties
The Bogotá Chamber of Commerce has signed important commercial and trade memorandums with counterparts in Cape Town, Hong Kong and Dubai.
Bogotá Chamber of Commerce: Reaching a milestone in business.
The Bogota? Chamber of Commerce plays a key role in the growth and entrepreneurial spirit of the capital and region. Do your part by renewing this month your commercial registry, Registro Mercantil.
Terpel S.A secures loan to purchase ExxonMobil assets in Colombia
The Bogotá-based Terpel has secured a medium-term bridge loan to purchase ExxonMobil’s operations in Colombia.
Avianca expands towards Asia and adds route from Lima to Mendoza
Colombia’s flagship Avianca continues to expand its international presence by adding a new route between Mendoza and Lima, as well as two codeshares with leading Asian carriers.
Colombian peso recovers as price of Brent crude rises
The scaling back of output levels in Russia and Venezuela has turned the tide on low oil prices. But will Colombia capitalize on Brent’s sudden rise?
Major infrastructure project collapses in Colombia, multiple deaths confirmed
A modern suspension bridge on the Vía al Llano and that was to be completed by 2018 has collapsed in the Ríonegro gorge, killing many workers.