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- Chile’s public works programme announced on 5 November includes 241 contracts worth approximately CLP 377 billion, with an employment target of 23,000 additional jobs in 2027. Training institutes and consultants can offer engineering, construction and occupational-safety programmes.
- On 2 November, Chile maintained environmental approvals for the US$4 billion San Antonio Outer Port and US$250 million Los Portones Wind Farm. ESG consultants, renewable-energy suppliers and environmental specialists can explore project partnerships.
- On 6 November, InvestChile published guidance explaining new tax benefits and corporate tax adjustments under Chile’s National Reconstruction Act. Financial advisers and corporate consultants can support international investors with tax planning and investment structuring.
- On 5 November, Chile’s Public Works Ministry confirmed publication of 241 planned contracts worth approximately CLP 377 billion. Construction companies, engineering firms and suppliers can explore government procurement and contact HPC for tender and sourcing support.
- Chile’s Central Bank reported on 2 November that personal services, particularly healthcare, contributed to September’s services-sector growth. Medical equipment suppliers, hospital contractors and healthcare consultants can explore opportunities in medical technology and specialised services.
- The 241 public works contracts announced on 5 November are expected to support approximately 23,000 additional jobs in 2027. Recruitment agencies, HR specialists and training providers can offer workforce recruitment, technical training and employment-management services.
- On 2 November, Chile’s Central Bank reported 4.5% year-on-year growth in manufacturing activity for September 2026. Industrial equipment suppliers, component manufacturers and logistics companies can explore opportunities in production expansion and supply-chain partnerships.
- On 3 November, Chile awarded 17 electricity transmission projects with a reference investment value of US$475 million. Engineering companies, cable manufacturers and electrical equipment suppliers can explore contracts and infrastructure partnerships.
- On 2 November, Chile’s Committee of Ministers maintained favourable environmental approvals for two major projects worth US$4.25 billion combined. Legal firms and compliance consultants can support environmental assessments, permitting and investment-related regulatory services.
- InvestChile’s 6 November investor guide explains tax changes designed to influence investment decisions and improve tax certainty. Corporate finance advisers can support foreign investors with financial planning, business structuring and expansion assessments.
- Economic data released on 2 November showed manufacturing activity increased 4.5% year-on-year in September, while services activity also expanded. Market research firms can provide sector analysis, industrial forecasts and investment intelligence.
- On 6 November, Chile and Belgium announced a joint proposal to host the UN biodiversity agreement secretariat in Valparaíso, with Brussels hosting its information-exchange mechanism. PR agencies and event organisers can explore international communications and sustainability-event opportunities.
- On 2 November, Chile maintained the environmental approval for the proposed US$4 billion San Antonio Outer Port, including two new port terminals and supporting road and railway improvements. Developers, construction firms and engineering consultants can explore related commercial opportunities.
- Chile’s investment priorities include digital services, critical minerals, sustainable mining and clean energy, as highlighted in the OECD’s 4 November economic outlook. Startups, accelerators and investors can explore technology partnerships and innovation opportunities.
- On 5 November, reporting highlighted Chile’s plan to prioritise 20 strategic energy projects to improve permitting coordination. The wider portfolio of energy projects under environmental review reached US$47.65 billion at the end of 2025. Technology providers can explore digital monitoring, automation and project-management solutions.
- Chile’s tourism and investment-promotion networks continue to support international market development and destination visibility. Hotels, travel operators and destination-management companies can pursue international marketing, visitor experiences and commercial partnerships.
Sector stories & insights.
On 4 November, the OECD’s Latin American Economic Outlook highlighted Chile’s priorities in technical education, digital skills and workforce development to strengthen global competitiveness.
Education providers and consultants can explore opportunities in professional training, engineering skills and digital-learning programmes.
On 2 November, Chile’s Committee of Ministers maintained favourable environmental approvals for the San Antonio Outer Port and Los Portones Wind Farm, with combined investment of US$4.25 billion.
Environmental consultants, renewable-energy suppliers and ESG specialists can explore project partnerships and sustainability services.
On 6 November, InvestChile launched an investor guide explaining tax changes under the National Reconstruction Act, including corporate tax adjustments and tax-credit integration.
Financial advisers and investment firms can support international companies with tax planning, investment structuring and market-entry services.
On 5 November, the Public Works Ministry confirmed that all 241 planned contracts had been published, representing approximately CLP 377 billion in investment and targeting 23,000 additional jobs in 2027.
Construction firms, engineering companies and suppliers can explore bidding and government-contracting opportunities.
In figures released on 2 November, Chile’s Central Bank reported that services activity grew 0.9% year-on-year in September, with personal services, particularly healthcare, among the main contributors.
Medical suppliers, healthcare consultants and hospital-service providers can explore opportunities in equipment, digital health and specialised services.
On 5 November, the government confirmed that 241 public works contracts are expected to generate around 23,000 additional jobs during 2027.
Recruitment agencies, HR consultants and technical training providers can support construction recruitment, workforce planning and occupational-safety training.
The Central Bank’s 2 November economic report showed manufacturing activity increased 4.5% year-on-year in September, supported by food processing and machinery and equipment production.
Industrial suppliers, equipment manufacturers and logistics providers can explore opportunities in production expansion and supply-chain partnerships.
On 3 November, Chile’s National Energy Commission confirmed awards for 17 electricity transmission projects with a reference investment value of US$475 million.
Engineering contractors, cable manufacturers and electrical equipment suppliers can explore opportunities in grid expansion and energy infrastructure.
On 4 November, SUBREI reported on an OECD study recognising progress in Chile’s responsible business conduct framework and corporate sustainability practices.
Legal advisers, compliance firms and ESG consultants can support companies with due diligence, responsible sourcing and international business standards.
On 4 November, Chile’s international economic relations authorities met former officials to discuss the investment-screening bill, aimed at strengthening review of certain foreign investments.
Corporate finance advisers and legal firms can support investors with transaction assessments, regulatory analysis and cross-border investment planning.
On 2 November, the Central Bank reported that the monthly economic activity indicator, Imacec, increased 0.2% year-on-year, while seasonally adjusted activity rose 1.9% from August.
Research firms can provide sector forecasts, consumer-demand analysis and market intelligence for investors and businesses.
On 4 November, representatives from Australia, Canada, Spain and South Korea visited Tarapacá to explore locations for potential films and television productions.
Film-production companies, location agencies and PR firms can develop partnerships for international productions and destination marketing.
On 2 November, the Committee of Ministers maintained the favourable environmental qualification for the proposed San Antonio Outer Port, a project with an estimated investment of US$4 billion.
Real-estate developers, engineering firms and construction suppliers can explore opportunities linked to port facilities, logistics and supporting infrastructure.
The Clean Technologies Institute’s innovation programme, open for applications until 30 November, seeks co-development and co-investment proposals in mining, water, energy and lithium. Its earlier phase received 64 initiatives worth US$104.4 million in total.
Startups, research centres and investors can explore consortium partnerships and industrial innovation funding opportunities.
On 5 November, the Environmental Assessment Service announced technical improvements to its e-SEIA platform, strengthening geospatial information used in environmental evaluations.
Software developers, GIS specialists and digital-service providers can explore opportunities in data integration, environmental technology and government digital solutions.
Chile Partners with ProChile to Expand International Tourism Promotion
On 3 November, Chile’s Tourism Undersecretariat and ProChile signed an agreement to promote the country through ProChile’s network of 51 overseas trade offices.
Hotels, tour operators and destination-management companies can pursue international marketing, travel partnerships and visitor-development opportunities.