http://www.peruthisweek.com/rss.xml PeruthisWeek 12/12/2011 en-us PeruthisWeek 2012-05-17T15:56:26+01:00 PeruthisWeek PeruthisWeek http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2139-Peru-is-Latin-America’s-second-safest-country-to-invest-in-says-study/ Peru is the second safest country to invest in, in Latin America, according to a study by investment management firm BlackRock. 2012-05-17 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2139-Peru-is-Latin-America’s-second-safest-country-to-invest-in-says-study/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2131-Peru-could-become-world’s-largest-exporter-of-fruits-and-vegetables/ Peru's shipments of fruits and vegetables saw an average annual growth of 27 percent between 2000 and 2011. 2012-05-16 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2131-Peru-could-become-world’s-largest-exporter-of-fruits-and-vegetables/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2133-Peru’s-coffee-exports-expected-to-drop-in-2012/ Peru's coffee shipments are expected to decrease by 15 percent in 2012 2012-05-16 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2133-Peru’s-coffee-exports-expected-to-drop-in-2012/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2135-India-interested-in-establishing-trade-agreement-with-Peru/ According to Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism, India has expressed interest in signing a Preferential Trade Agreement with Peru. 2012-05-16 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2135-India-interested-in-establishing-trade-agreement-with-Peru/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2136-Peru-best-‘economic-climate’-in-Latin-America-says-study/ Peru has the best conditions for carrying out business in Latin America, according to a study by the Brazil’s Getulio Vargas Foundation, and the University of Munich. 2012-05-16 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2136-Peru-best-‘economic-climate’-in-Latin-America-says-study/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2111-Henrik-Kristensen-building-Perus-port-of-the-future/ Find out what the man behind APM Terminals, Callao had to say about living and working in Peru. 2012-05-14 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2111-Henrik-Kristensen-building-Perus-port-of-the-future/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2112-Perus-agricultural-exports-up-during-first-quarter/ Peru’s agricultural exports totaled $915.6 million during the first quarter of the year, a 16.6 percent increase compared to the same period in 2011. 2012-05-14 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2112-Perus-agricultural-exports-up-during-first-quarter/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2113-BID-Network-event-helps-small-businesses-in-Peru/ The BID Network held a business plan comeptition to help connect entrepreneurs with investors. 2012-05-14 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2113-BID-Network-event-helps-small-businesses-in-Peru/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2118-Peru-Conga-to-be-decided-in-coming-days-says-Buenaventura-CEO/ The fate of Yanacocha’s Conga mining project – a partnership between Newmont and Buenaventura - will be decided in the coming days, according to Buenaventura president Roque Benavides. 2012-05-14 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2118-Peru-Conga-to-be-decided-in-coming-days-says-Buenaventura-CEO/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2103-Peru-seen-as-ideal-partner-for-profitable-business/ Peru is the ideal partner for any country, organization or private company looking for business opportunities, said a spokesman for China Development Bank. 2012-05-11 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2103-Peru-seen-as-ideal-partner-for-profitable-business/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2086-Peru-says-Conga-project-can-restart-if-company-accepts-changes/ Peru's Prime Minister said work will be able to restart at the stalled Conga as soon as the company decides whether it will implement recommendations from the government. 2012-05-09 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2086-Peru-says-Conga-project-can-restart-if-company-accepts-changes/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2082-Peruvian-project-among-top-10-finalists-in-international-business-plan-competition/ Out of the approximately 500 projects presented from around the world, Pidqi.com, a Peruvian project, has made the top 10. 2012-05-08 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2082-Peruvian-project-among-top-10-finalists-in-international-business-plan-competition/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2084-Petroperu-set-to-announce-oil-extraction-details/ Humberto Campodónico, president of Petroperu, said the company would announce conditions for its return to oil extraction in the country’s jungle lots, in the coming days. 2012-05-08 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2084-Petroperu-set-to-announce-oil-extraction-details/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2068-Peru-exports-to-Japan-on-the-rise-one-month-after-FTA/ Trade between Peru and Japan has already increased, a month after both countries signed a free trade agreement. 2012-05-07 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2068-Peru-exports-to-Japan-on-the-rise-one-month-after-FTA/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2069-Panama-business-mission-seeks-Peruvian-partners/ A Panama business mission, made up of 30 companies, will participate in the Trade Fair "Panama Days" to be held May 7 to 9 in Lima. 2012-05-07 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2069-Panama-business-mission-seeks-Peruvian-partners/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2073-Peru-Outgoing-vice-minister-reports-on-problems-in-fishing-industry/ Vice Minister of Fisheries Patricia Majluf resigned last week. She spoke about the problems that made her job impossible. 2012-05-07 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2073-Peru-Outgoing-vice-minister-reports-on-problems-in-fishing-industry/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2075-VIDEO-Callao-port-safety-at-sea-on-land-and-in-the-air/ As APM Terminals Callao celebrated safety day, Carsten Korch went to see how the port is kept safe. 2012-05-07 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2075-VIDEO-Callao-port-safety-at-sea-on-land-and-in-the-air/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2059-Peru-received-record-high-foreign-direct-investment-in-2011/ Latin America received $153 billion in Foreign Direct Investment in 2011, a record high, the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) said on Thursday. 2012-05-03 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2059-Peru-received-record-high-foreign-direct-investment-in-2011/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2044-Bear-Creek-expects-Peru-project-rights-resolution-by-year-end/ Bear Creek Mining expects to resolve a dispute with Peru by the end of this year, possibly by sharing profits with the local community. 2012-05-02 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2044-Bear-Creek-expects-Peru-project-rights-resolution-by-year-end/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2041-15k-Peruvian-companies-set-to-export-to-the-world-by-2016/ Some 15,000 Peruvian companies will export their products to the world in 2016, an increase of nearly 100 percent compared to the 7,600 companies that are currently exporting. 2012-05-01 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2041-15k-Peruvian-companies-set-to-export-to-the-world-by-2016/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2029-Event-brings-international-entrepreneurship-leaders-to-Peru/ A forum for young entrepreneurs shows the potential of new business in Peru. 2012-04-30 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2029-Event-brings-international-entrepreneurship-leaders-to-Peru/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2034-Numbers-suggest-workers-in-Peru-have-little-to-celebrate/ While the Peruvian economy has grown rapidly, workers' wages have actually declined. 2012-04-30 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2034-Numbers-suggest-workers-in-Peru-have-little-to-celebrate/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2036-Newmont-could-reallocate-Conga-investment-says-CEO/ The announcement comes a week the Peruvian government announced the need to address recommendations made by the Conga environmental impact reassessment. 2012-04-30 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2036-Newmont-could-reallocate-Conga-investment-says-CEO/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2030-Velarde-sees-no-limit-on-Peru-central-bank-purchases/ Peru’s central bank sees no limit “in the short term” to how many dollars it can purchase to stem gains in the sol as its currency trades at a 15-year high, bank President Julio Velarde said. 2012-04-28 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2030-Velarde-sees-no-limit-on-Peru-central-bank-purchases/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2024-Peru-Moda-Peru-Gift-Show-to-generate-over-US-100-million-in-business-deals/ Peru Moda and Peru Gift Show will see 25 percent increase in business deals compared to 2011. 2012-04-27 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2024-Peru-Moda-Peru-Gift-Show-to-generate-over-US-100-million-in-business-deals/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2009-Peru-shipping-port-top-in-the-region/ The port of Callao has been named as the top South American port in the Pacific, according to the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean. 2012-04-25 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2009-Peru-shipping-port-top-in-the-region/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2013-Odebrecht-to-invest-5-billion-in-Peru-pipeline/ Brazil's Odebrecht plans to invest $5 billion in the construction a natural gas pipeline in southern Peru, Gestión reported. 2012-04-25 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-2013-Odebrecht-to-invest-5-billion-in-Peru-pipeline/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1987-World-Economic-Forum-2013-to-attract-investments-to-Peru/ Peru’s Foreign Minister Rafael Roncagliolo confirmed the World Economic Forum on Latin America 2013 will be held from April 23 to 25, next year in Lima. 2012-04-23 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1987-World-Economic-Forum-2013-to-attract-investments-to-Peru/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1990-Confusion-over-fate-of-lakes-in-Perus-Conga-mine-project/ The government and Yanacocha have seemingly come to different interpretations over Laguna Azul and Laguna Chica. 2012-04-23 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1990-Confusion-over-fate-of-lakes-in-Perus-Conga-mine-project/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1992-The-Peruvian-town-where-a-half-liter-of-Coca-Cola-costs-S5/ In a remote corner of Loreto, basic consumer goods costs 2-3 times more than they do in Lima. Find out why. 2012-04-23 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1992-The-Peruvian-town-where-a-half-liter-of-Coca-Cola-costs-S5/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1994-Perus-exports-up-during-first-quarter/ Peru’s exports reached $11.17 billion during the year’s first quarter - a 10.7 percent increased compared to the same period in 2011. 2012-04-23 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1994-Perus-exports-up-during-first-quarter/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1985-Newmonts-Peruvian-gold-project-subject-to-new-conditions-/ Newmont's suspended $4.8 billion gold mine in Peru will be subject to “new conditions” that include the creation of 10,000 local jobs and a fourfold increase in reservoir capacity at the site. 2012-04-21 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1985-Newmonts-Peruvian-gold-project-subject-to-new-conditions-/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1978-Peru-February-gold-silver-output-up-copper-down/ The Mines and Energy Ministry said Thursday that Peru produced 13,125 kilograms of gold in February, up 4.75% from the same month last year. 2012-04-20 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1978-Peru-February-gold-silver-output-up-copper-down/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1961-Perus-Minister-of-Finance-rings-opening-bell-at-London-Stock-Exchange/ "Few countries have the privilege of opening the London Stock Exchange, and today we have," the Minister said. 2012-04-18 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1961-Perus-Minister-of-Finance-rings-opening-bell-at-London-Stock-Exchange/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1966-Petroperu-public-offering-delayed-again/ Peru’s Minister of Finance Luis Miguel Castilla announced Petroperu’s initial public offering at the Lima Stock Exchange had been pushed back once again. 2012-04-18 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1966-Petroperu-public-offering-delayed-again/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1967-Peru-better-prepared-to-face-external-economic-crisis-says-IDB/ Fidel Jaramillo, the IDB’s representative in Peru, said Peru was much more stable, and efficient than it had been in the past. 2012-04-18 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1967-Peru-better-prepared-to-face-external-economic-crisis-says-IDB/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1970-Conga-mining-project-costs-to-rise-on-government-report/ Newmont Mining's suspended $4.8 billion gold mine in Peru will cost more to build because of the recommendations in a government-commissioned review, Environment Minister Manuel Pulgar said today. 2012-04-18 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1970-Conga-mining-project-costs-to-rise-on-government-report/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1956-IMF-adjusts-Peru’s-economic-forecast-/ The IMF’s forecast is slightly more optimistic than the 5 percent it predicted in January of this year. 2012-04-17 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1956-IMF-adjusts-Peru’s-economic-forecast-/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1958-Peru’s-economy-could-grow-by-6-pct-in-first-quarter/ Peru's Minister of Finance said the country's economic growth in March, could reach a little under 7 percent. 2012-04-17 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1958-Peru’s-economy-could-grow-by-6-pct-in-first-quarter/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1946-PPK-talks-about-Perus-natural-gas-future/ The former Minister of Finance and presidential candidate discusses the possibility of creating a petrochemical industry in Peru. 2012-04-16 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1946-PPK-talks-about-Perus-natural-gas-future/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1947-Peru-economy-reaches-6-month-high/ The country’s economy grew by 7.18 percent in February - the largest gain in the past 6 months. 2012-04-16 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1947-Peru-economy-reaches-6-month-high/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1948-London-road-show-to-highlight-Peru-investment-opportunities/ The event, sponsored by inPERU, will highlight opportunities in the country. 2012-04-16 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1948-London-road-show-to-highlight-Peru-investment-opportunities/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1950-Peru’s-public-works-boom-drives-faster-economic-growth/ Peru’s economic growth quickened more than analysts expected in February after the government stepped up investment in public works and business sentiment rebounded. 2012-04-16 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1950-Peru’s-public-works-boom-drives-faster-economic-growth/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1934-Easter-tourism-generates-over-US220-million-in-Peru/ The most popular destinations were Ayacucho, Trujillo (La Libertad) and the northern beaches such as Pimentel (Lambayeque), Mancora (Piura) and Punta Sal (Tumbes). 2012-04-13 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1934-Easter-tourism-generates-over-US220-million-in-Peru/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1938-Peru-economy-has-most-optimistic-business-leaders-in-the-world/ 90% of Peruvian entrepreneurs are optimistic about the performance of the local economy over the next 12 months. 2012-04-13 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1938-Peru-economy-has-most-optimistic-business-leaders-in-the-world/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1925-Perus-exports-to-Canada-on-the-rise/ Peruvian non-traditional exports to Canada are likely to soar 20 percent this year up to 192 million dollars, fueled by the Free Trade Agreement between both countries. 2012-04-12 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1925-Perus-exports-to-Canada-on-the-rise/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1932-Board-of-creditors-rejects-Doe-Run-Peru-restructuring-plan/ On Thursday Doe Run Peru decided not to approve the restructuring plan it had developed, and announced it would seek another operator for the La Oroya metallurgical complex. 2012-04-12 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1932-Board-of-creditors-rejects-Doe-Run-Peru-restructuring-plan/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1918-Perus-GDP-likely-to-grow-6-pct-this-year-says-Castilla/ Peru's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is likely to grow six percent this year fueled by an increased private investment, according to Luis Castilla, the country's Minister of Finance. 2012-04-11 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1918-Perus-GDP-likely-to-grow-6-pct-this-year-says-Castilla/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1899-Global-economic-recovery-to-improve-Peru’s-economic-growth-/ The global economy will recover unequally, depending on each country’s basis, which will generate an important economic growth in Peru in the next years, investment bank Barclays Bank reported. 2012-04-09 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1899-Global-economic-recovery-to-improve-Peru’s-economic-growth-/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1901-Hard-Rock-Hotel--Casino-to-open-in-Peru-in-2014/ According to local newspaper Gestión, an unnamed investment group is spearheading the project, and expects to open the resort by 2014. 2012-04-09 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1901-Hard-Rock-Hotel--Casino-to-open-in-Peru-in-2014/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1902-How-to-invest-in-Perus-stock-market/ How can you invest in Peru's stock market? An expert explains your options. 2012-04-09 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1902-How-to-invest-in-Perus-stock-market/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1903-The-GM-of-Perus-BCP-on-bank-fees-microfinance-and-more-/ Walter Bayly of BCP talks about bank fees, microfinance and money transfers through cell phones. 2012-04-09 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1903-The-GM-of-Perus-BCP-on-bank-fees-microfinance-and-more-/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1906-Peru-to-register-rapid-economic-growth-until-2050-says-HSBC/ Peru is expected to reach a GDP of $735 billion by 2050, up from the $85 billion in 2010, according to a new report by HSBC. 2012-04-09 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1906-Peru-to-register-rapid-economic-growth-until-2050-says-HSBC/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1908-Banco-do-Brasil-aims-to-launch-investment-fund-in-Peru-this-year/ Banco do Brasil plans to launch a $50 million investment fund in Peru this year. 2012-04-09 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1908-Banco-do-Brasil-aims-to-launch-investment-fund-in-Peru-this-year/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1889--Perus-new-car-sales-may-jump-22-pct-in-Q1-2012/ New car sales in Peru are expected to rise 22 percent in the first quarter of 2012, largely driven by the country's economic growth, especially in its regions. 2012-04-04 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1889--Perus-new-car-sales-may-jump-22-pct-in-Q1-2012/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1892-Three-Peruvians-among-top-50-Latin-American-CEOs/ Three Peruvians made it onto the list of the Harvard Business Review’s top 50 Latin American CEOs. 2012-04-04 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1892-Three-Peruvians-among-top-50-Latin-American-CEOs/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1886-New-mobile-carrier-to-arrive-in-Peru-in-2013/ Peruvians could soon be able to access cheaper cell phone rates, thanks to Viettel Peru, a new mobile carrier, expected to arrive in the country next year. 2012-04-03 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1886-New-mobile-carrier-to-arrive-in-Peru-in-2013/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1888-Peru-sixth-safest-destination-for-investment-in-Latin-America-says-Euromoney/ Peru placed 48th on the list, four places higher than in October of last year, Peru21 reported. 2012-04-03 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1888-Peru-sixth-safest-destination-for-investment-in-Latin-America-says-Euromoney/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1869-Over-50-pct-of-Peruvians-believe-economic-situation-will-improve-in-2012/ Some 53.4 percent of Peruvians think their economic situation will improve this year, according to the latest national urban survey, released Sunday by CPI, a Peruvian market research company. 2012-04-02 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1869-Over-50-pct-of-Peruvians-believe-economic-situation-will-improve-in-2012/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1873-What-the-natural-gas-in-Camisea-Block-88-will-mean-for-Peru/ The natural gas in Block 88 of the Camisea gas field will be devoted exclusively to domestic use. What will that mean for Peru? 2012-04-02 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1873-What-the-natural-gas-in-Camisea-Block-88-will-mean-for-Peru/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1875-Minister-says-Peru-is-not-facing-energy-crisis/ The former Minister for Energy and Mines says Peru has nothing to worry about in the short term. 2012-04-02 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1875-Minister-says-Peru-is-not-facing-energy-crisis/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1877-Odebrecht-purchases-Conduit’s-stake-in-Peru’s-Southern-Andean-Pipeline/ The planned pipeline will measure over 1,000 kilometers, cost $3 billion, and run from the Camisea gas fields to the southern areas of Peru. 2012-04-02 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1877-Odebrecht-purchases-Conduit’s-stake-in-Peru’s-Southern-Andean-Pipeline/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1879-Peru-mines-on-top-10-global-investment-list/ Peru dropped a place this year, from its 8th place ranking in 2011. 2012-04-02 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1879-Peru-mines-on-top-10-global-investment-list/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1855-New-York-Times-review-trashes-Gaston-Acurio-restaurant/ La Mar's New York outpost received a zero-star rating from the city's paper of record. 2012-03-30 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1855-New-York-Times-review-trashes-Gaston-Acurio-restaurant/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1858-Walmart-to-open-stores-in-Peru/ The major chain is coming to Peru. 2012-03-30 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1858-Walmart-to-open-stores-in-Peru/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1860-Peruvian-built-cars-could-be-available-soon/ The new cars would be targeted for Peru's growing middle class. 2012-03-30 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1860-Peruvian-built-cars-could-be-available-soon/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1845-Newmont-says-Peru-review-is-expected-in-‘next-few-weeks’/ Newmont stopped construction at Conga in November following clashes between police and opponents of the proposed mine. 2012-03-29 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1845-Newmont-says-Peru-review-is-expected-in-‘next-few-weeks’/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1837-Peruvian-exports-expected-to-pass-US50-billion-mark/ The Peruvian business community is confident of crossing the US$50 billion mark in total exports this year, a goal set by Peru’s President Ollanta Humala late Monday. 2012-03-28 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1837-Peruvian-exports-expected-to-pass-US50-billion-mark/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1840-Lima-Stock-Market-could-grow-by-45-percent-this-year/ So far 2012 has been kind to the Lima Stock Exchange, and analysts have said this trend is expected to continue. 2012-03-28 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1840-Lima-Stock-Market-could-grow-by-45-percent-this-year/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1830-YouTube-launches-country-specific-site-in-Peru/ The country has become the sixth country in Latin America to receive its own country-specific site, after Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Brazil, and Chile. 2012-03-27 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1830-YouTube-launches-country-specific-site-in-Peru/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1822-Critics-say-Peru-irrigation-project-only-helps-big-business/ The Olmos irrigation project is designed to help large landowners, and does nothing for small business, say critics. 2012-03-26 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1822-Critics-say-Peru-irrigation-project-only-helps-big-business/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1823-Plan-to-help-development-in-Perus-troubled-VRAE-region/ The VRAE is in desperate need of new government assistance to help break the cycle of coca production and violence. 2012-03-26 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1823-Plan-to-help-development-in-Perus-troubled-VRAE-region/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1811-Israeli-entrepreneurs-show-interest-in-Perus-investment-projects/ Investors from Israel have set their eyes on Peru after the Andean country announced it will auction concessions for infrastructure projects totaling nearly $10.4 billion. 2012-03-23 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1811-Israeli-entrepreneurs-show-interest-in-Perus-investment-projects/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1809-Peru-major-infrastructure-projects-boost-country’s-bid-to-tap-investment/ Oxford Business Group and Estudio Echecopar team up for 2012 publication 2012-03-22 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1809-Peru-major-infrastructure-projects-boost-country’s-bid-to-tap-investment/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1796-Peru-sees-exports-to-China-rising-20pct-this-year/ Carlos Posada, Vice Minister of Foreign Trade, said that exports to China grew 28 percent last year, after expanding 40 percent in 2010. 2012-03-21 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1796-Peru-sees-exports-to-China-rising-20pct-this-year/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1794-Peru-delays-Petroperu-offering/ The country’s Minister of Finance said the government had decided to delay the offering in order to invest in the state oil company, and add value to it. 2012-03-20 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1794-Peru-delays-Petroperu-offering/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1777-Peru-and-Indonesia-agree-to-boost-trade-relations-/ The Minister of Foreign Trade announced Peru and Indonesia had agreed to boost bilateral trade, increase investment, and facilitate the exchange of information between the two countries. 2012-03-19 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1777-Peru-and-Indonesia-agree-to-boost-trade-relations-/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1778-Keeping-Perus-beach-goers-safe-by-land-and-air/ We ride along with Pacifico Insurance as it tries to protect the visitors to the beaches south of Lima. 2012-03-19 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1778-Keeping-Perus-beach-goers-safe-by-land-and-air/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1749-Peru’s-borrowing-costs-fall-as-Fed-sees-US-economy-improving/ Peru’s benchmark borrowing costs in dollars fell to a seven-month low after Federal Reserve policy makers raised their assessment of the U.S. economy. 2012-03-14 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1749-Peru’s-borrowing-costs-fall-as-Fed-sees-US-economy-improving/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1743-Peru’s-exports-to-the-US-slowing-down/ Peru’s Exporters Association (Adex) announced that the country’s exports to the United States grew by 5% in January, much lower than the 50% increase in January 2011. 2012-03-13 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1743-Peru’s-exports-to-the-US-slowing-down/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1730-Understanding-the-Lima-Stock-Exchange/ Lima's Stock Exchange is where shares in some of the country's most important companies are traded. Find out more about the Bolsa de Valores de Lima. 2012-03-12 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1730-Understanding-the-Lima-Stock-Exchange/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1733-Mining-companies-continue-investments-in-Peru/ After a banner year for investment in the mining sector, Peru is expecting other mining projects to move forward. 2012-03-12 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1733-Mining-companies-continue-investments-in-Peru/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1729-Peru-to-continue-to-attract-foreign-investment-says-Moody’s/ However, Moody's said it foresaw different factors, such as mining protests, that could dampen the country’s investment outlooks. 2012-03-11 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1729-Peru-to-continue-to-attract-foreign-investment-says-Moody’s/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1721-Peru-keeps-rate-at-425-pct-as-stimulus-counters-slowdown/ The seven-member board, led by bank President Julio Velarde, maintained the overnight rate at 4.25 percent, matching the forecasts of all 15 economists surveyed by Bloomberg. 2012-03-09 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1721-Peru-keeps-rate-at-425-pct-as-stimulus-counters-slowdown/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1713-New-York-Stock-Exchange-to-celebrate-‘Peru-Day’/ The event, sponsored by the Peruvian Business Council, aims to promote business and investment opportunities in Peru. 2012-03-08 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1713-New-York-Stock-Exchange-to-celebrate-‘Peru-Day’/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1718-Oxford-Business-Group-and-PwC-team-up-for-landmark-report/ Peru’s drive to introduce international accounting standards will be explored in a forthcoming report published by the global publishing, research and consultancy firm Oxford Business Group 2012-03-08 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1718-Oxford-Business-Group-and-PwC-team-up-for-landmark-report/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1705-Peru’s-exports-to-China-soar/ Peru's exports to China rose 71.2 percent in the 2010-2011 period, thanks to the implementation of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) two years ago. 2012-03-07 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1705-Peru’s-exports-to-China-soar/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1709-Peru-APM-Terminals-could-invest-over-1-billion-in-Callao-ports/ On Wednesday Peru’s National Port Authority (APN) announced that APM Terminals could invest over $1 billion in the Callao’s Terminal Norte, over the next 10 years. 2012-03-07 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1709-Peru-APM-Terminals-could-invest-over-1-billion-in-Callao-ports/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1686-The-world-takes-note-of-Limas-real-estate-boom/ The New York Times and Mexican publications have noticed the surging demand for housing in Peru's capital. 2012-03-05 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1686-The-world-takes-note-of-Limas-real-estate-boom/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1687-Suspended-congressman-linked-to-Peru-illegal-miners-protest/ Illegal miners in southern Peru plan to strike in Madre de Dios, amid death threats for government officials. 2012-03-05 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1687-Suspended-congressman-linked-to-Peru-illegal-miners-protest/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1665-Peru-expects-oil-royalties-accord-with-producers-by-April/ Peru's government expects to reach an agreement on natural-gas royalties and domestic supply by April with producers including Hunt Oil Co. and Repsol YPF. 2012-03-01 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1665-Peru-expects-oil-royalties-accord-with-producers-by-April/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1635-South-Korea-keen-to-invest-in-Perus-energy-industry-/ South Korean Ambassador to Peru, Park Hee-Kwon, has revealed the interest of Korean business leaders to invest in constructing hydroelectric plants in the country's Andean region. 2012-02-27 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1635-South-Korea-keen-to-invest-in-Perus-energy-industry-/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1639-Interivew-In-favor-of-limiting-landholdings-in-Peru/ One of the most important officials in shaping land policy in Peru talks about his proposal for capping landholdings. 2012-02-27 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1639-Interivew-In-favor-of-limiting-landholdings-in-Peru/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1640-Doe-Run-Peru-takes-government-to-court-again/ Doe Run Peru is fighting to have the government removed from its list of creditors, while lawmakers seek to facilitate the reopening of the company's La Oroya smelter. 2012-02-27 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1640-Doe-Run-Peru-takes-government-to-court-again/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1613-Peruvian-exports-expected-to-rise-9pct-in-2012/ Peru’s export and tourism promotion agency estimated Tuesday that Peru’s exports would grow from eight to nine percent in 2012, despite international unfavorable environment. 2012-02-22 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1613-Peruvian-exports-expected-to-rise-9pct-in-2012/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1595-Peru-aims-to-become-strategic-food-supplier/ Peru's Exporters Association (Adex) is developing an agenda to turn Peru into a strategic food supplier 2012-02-20 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1595-Peru-aims-to-become-strategic-food-supplier/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1597-Interview-Perus-Minister-of-Production-talks-about-industrial-policy-and-the-internal-market/ Peru's Minister of Production, Jose Urquizo Maggia, talks about Peru's internal market and industrial policy. 2012-02-20 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1597-Interview-Perus-Minister-of-Production-talks-about-industrial-policy-and-the-internal-market/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1599-Perus-government-seeks-solution-for-energy-supply-problems/ Peru's government is facing a looming energy supply problem and is attempting to clear the way for more investment. 2012-02-20 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1599-Perus-government-seeks-solution-for-energy-supply-problems/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1569-DP-World-chairman-tours-Callao-terminal-in-Peru/ DP World chairman Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem has toured DP World Callao, the largest and most efficient container terminal on South America’s Pacific Coast. 2012-02-15 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1569-DP-World-chairman-tours-Callao-terminal-in-Peru/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1573-Peru-aims-to-increase-oil-exploration-in-2012/ On Wednesday Perupetro announced it plans to drill 30 exploratory wells throughout the country, this year. 2012-02-15 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1573-Peru-aims-to-increase-oil-exploration-in-2012/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1577-Israeli-investments-in-Peru-could-double-by-2014/ Israel’s investments would increase to about $2 billion in the next two years, according to Modi Ephraim, Israel’s ambassador to Peru. 2012-02-15 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1577-Israeli-investments-in-Peru-could-double-by-2014/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1560-Perus-exports-to-surpass-US50-billion-this-year/ Peruvian exports are expected to exceed 50 billion dollars this year, up from 45 billion reached in 2011, despite difficulties faced by some economies. 2012-02-14 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1560-Perus-exports-to-surpass-US50-billion-this-year/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1551-Peru’s-economy-is-reasonably-strong-Credit-Suisse-says/ Credit Suisse investment bank estimated on Saturday that Peru’s Central Reserve Bank will cut its reference interest rate in the second quarter, as the economic activity remains reasonably strong. 2012-02-13 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1551-Peru’s-economy-is-reasonably-strong-Credit-Suisse-says/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1554-Peru-administration-looks-to-limit-purchases-made-in-cash/ The proposal would help combat money-laundering, according to its backers. 2012-02-13 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1554-Peru-administration-looks-to-limit-purchases-made-in-cash/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1540-Peru-to-move-ahead-with-new-trade-deals-in-2012/ Peru's government plans to continue ambitious plans this year to advance a number of free-trade agreements and wrap up a multilateral deal with countries in the Asia-Pacific region 2012-02-10 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1540-Peru-to-move-ahead-with-new-trade-deals-in-2012/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1530-Perus-Ferreyros-raises-about-60mln-with-share-offer/ Ferreyros, which supplies equipment for various sectors, such as mining, construction, energy and fisheries, said it will use the funds to finance expansion initiatives. 2012-02-09 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1530-Perus-Ferreyros-raises-about-60mln-with-share-offer/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1527-Peru-exports-to-South-America-to-increase-in-2012/ On Wednesday Minister of Foreign Trade Jose Luis Silva said Peruvian exports to other South American countries are expected to increase by 16 percent in 2012. 2012-02-08 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1527-Peru-exports-to-South-America-to-increase-in-2012/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1517-Peru-government-plans-to-establish-new-airline/ The Peruvian government is reportedly planning to establish a new low cost airline, ‘Aerolineas del Peru’. 2012-02-07 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1517-Peru-government-plans-to-establish-new-airline/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1522-Perus-cocoa-production-to-increase-in-2012/ Cocoa production in Peru is expected to grow between 15 and 16 percent in 2012, according the country’s Minister of Agriculture. 2012-02-07 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1522-Perus-cocoa-production-to-increase-in-2012/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1507-Perus-Ministry-of-Agriculture-considers-land-reform/ The ministry hopes to have a bill ready to present soon. 2012-02-06 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1507-Perus-Ministry-of-Agriculture-considers-land-reform/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1499-Trade-agreement-with-Venezuela-to-include-exports-of-new-Peruvian-products-/ Peru and Venezuela will hold a fifth round of negotiations for a Trade Integration Agreement from February 2 to 3 in the city of Caracas 2012-02-03 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1499-Trade-agreement-with-Venezuela-to-include-exports-of-new-Peruvian-products-/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1489-Peru-to-promote-Pisco-in-Hong-Kong-Singapore-Taiwan-and-Beijing/ Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan and Beijing will be able to try Peru’s national drink during a Pisco promotion mission in Asia to be held from February 9 to 22 this year. 2012-02-02 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1489-Peru-to-promote-Pisco-in-Hong-Kong-Singapore-Taiwan-and-Beijing/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1498-Petroperu-to-invest-14-billion-/ Humberto Campodónico, president of Petroperu, announced the company plans to invest $1.4 billion in two energy and petrochemical projects. 2012-02-02 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1498-Petroperu-to-invest-14-billion-/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1482-Peru---Mexico-free-trade-agreement-goes-into-effect/ The new free trade agreement provides immediate benefits to the lumber, and textile industries, as well as Peru’s agricultural products. 2012-02-01 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1482-Peru---Mexico-free-trade-agreement-goes-into-effect/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1471-Mining-investment-in-six-Peruvian-regions-to-reach-US7bln/ More than 50 million dollars will also be spent on seven projects and nine expansion initiatives. 2012-01-31 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1471-Mining-investment-in-six-Peruvian-regions-to-reach-US7bln/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1472-Aeroperu-obtains-permit-for-international-flights/ Peru's Ministry of Transportation has issued Aeroperu with permits to fly to major international destinations, including Brazil, the U.S., Germany, and China. 2012-01-31 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1472-Aeroperu-obtains-permit-for-international-flights/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1466-Turning-economic-growth-into-well-being-in-Peru/ Peru has had 20 years of economic growth, but has that led to greater well-being? 2012-01-30 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1466-Turning-economic-growth-into-well-being-in-Peru/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1469-Telefonica-set-to-renew-mobile-license-in-Peru/ Sources within the Peruvian government have indicated it is almost certain that Telefónica would be renewing its mobile license for 20 years. 2012-01-30 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1469-Telefonica-set-to-renew-mobile-license-in-Peru/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1451-Peru-sells-11-billion-in-first-overseas-debt-issue-since-2010/ Peru sold $500 million more of its 5.625 percent dollar bonds due in 2050 to yield 5.37 percent, or 225 basis points more than similar-maturity U.S. Treasuries. 2012-01-26 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1451-Peru-sells-11-billion-in-first-overseas-debt-issue-since-2010/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1428-China-largest-importer-of-Peruvian-goods-in-2011/ Exports to China grew by 28 percent last year, according to Peru’s Foreign Trade Association (Comex Peru). 2012-01-24 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1428-China-largest-importer-of-Peruvian-goods-in-2011/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1416-Peruvian-businessmen-to-promote-pisco-in-Asian-markets/ Peru is seeking to expand Pisco exports, which reached nearly US$4 million in 2011. 2012-01-23 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1416-Peruvian-businessmen-to-promote-pisco-in-Asian-markets/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1420-New-hotel-other-investments-coming-to-Callao-Peru/ $1.37 billion will be invested in major projects this year. 2012-01-23 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1420-New-hotel-other-investments-coming-to-Callao-Peru/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1422-Peru-borrowing-costs-fall-for-fourth-day-on-Europe-debt-optimism/ Peru’s benchmark borrowing costs in dollars fell for a fourth day, heading for the longest streak of declines in three months. 2012-01-23 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1422-Peru-borrowing-costs-fall-for-fourth-day-on-Europe-debt-optimism/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1423-Peru-Minister-of-Mines-Dialogue-is-essential/ Jorge Merino talks about social inclusion, spill-over effects from mining investment, and the future of the sector. 2012-01-23 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1423-Peru-Minister-of-Mines-Dialogue-is-essential/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1407-Peru-port-operator-halts-IPO-for-second-time-/ Andino Investment Holding SA (AIHC1), a Peruvian port operator, delayed its initial public offering for a second time and will modify the proposed price for its shares. 2012-01-19 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1407-Peru-port-operator-halts-IPO-for-second-time-/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1396-Public-investment-increase-to-accelerate-Perus-economic-growth/ Prime Minister Oscar Valdes said that public investment would accelerate the country's economic growth in the coming quarters despite the international crisis. 2012-01-18 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1396-Public-investment-increase-to-accelerate-Perus-economic-growth/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1401-Perus-shopping-centers-on-the-rise/ Peruvians spent a total of $4.2 billion in shopping centers in 2011, and are expected to spend at least 10% more in 2012. 2012-01-18 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1401-Perus-shopping-centers-on-the-rise/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1375-Taming-Perus-rivers-key-to-business-environment/ Peru has plenty of water resources, but getting the water to the places that need it is the greatest challenge for planners. 2012-01-16 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1375-Taming-Perus-rivers-key-to-business-environment/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1377-Interview-What-Peruvian-companies-are-doing-wrong-online/ Daniel Falcón of NEO Consulting talks about what Peruvian companies are doing wrong with their websites. 2012-01-16 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1377-Interview-What-Peruvian-companies-are-doing-wrong-online/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1363-The-new-Astrid--Gaston-to-offer-a-gastronomic-revolution/ Find out what to expect from Gaston Acurio's new culinary center 2012-01-13 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1363-The-new-Astrid--Gaston-to-offer-a-gastronomic-revolution/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1350-Peru-will-have-lowest-inflation-in-Latin-America-in-2012/ According to a report by consultancy group Latin Focus Peru would have an inflation rate of 2.7 percent over the next two years. 2012-01-11 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1350-Peru-will-have-lowest-inflation-in-Latin-America-in-2012/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1353--Oxford-Business-Group-teams-up-with-Banco-de-Credito-for-key-capital-markets-analysis-/ BCP will work closely with OBG’s research and editorial team to produce the Capital Markets Chapter of The Report: Peru 2012 2012-01-11 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1353--Oxford-Business-Group-teams-up-with-Banco-de-Credito-for-key-capital-markets-analysis-/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1328-Peru-PM-Valdes-lays-out-vision-praises-Fujimori-government/ Oscar Valdes lays out a pragmatic, hard-line vision for the next four-and-a-half years. 2012-01-09 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1328-Peru-PM-Valdes-lays-out-vision-praises-Fujimori-government/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1330-Study-of-Perus-most-productive-region-yields-big-surprise/ The most productive region per worker was not the Peruvian capital. 2012-01-09 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1330-Study-of-Perus-most-productive-region-yields-big-surprise/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1323-Peru-bonds-post-biggest-weekly-gain-in-a-month/ Peru’s benchmark sol-denominated bonds posted their biggest weekly gain in a month on bets rising metal exports and faster economic growth will spur gains in the local currency. 2012-01-06 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1323-Peru-bonds-post-biggest-weekly-gain-in-a-month/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1304-Perus-exports-will-continue-to-rise-in-2012/ Peru's exports are expected to grow 9 percent in 2012. 2012-01-04 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1304-Perus-exports-will-continue-to-rise-in-2012/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1296-Peru-this-Week-redesigns-front-page/ The move is intended to make a better experience for readers 2012-01-03 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1296-Peru-this-Week-redesigns-front-page/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1285-Interview-Castilla-on-Peruvian-governments-economic-policy-for-2012/ Find out what's in store in 2012 for the Ministry of Economy and Finance 2012-01-02 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1285-Interview-Castilla-on-Peruvian-governments-economic-policy-for-2012/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1259-Perus-Camisea-gas-field-as-a-model-of-ecological-protection/ Bruce Babbitt, former U.S. Secretary of the Interior, would like to replicate the Camisea model elsewhere in Peru's Amazon basin. 2011-12-29 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1259-Perus-Camisea-gas-field-as-a-model-of-ecological-protection/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1262-Peru-this-Week-to-launch-daily-newsletter/ The weekly format will be replaced by shorter, daily newsletters. 2011-12-28 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1262-Peru-this-Week-to-launch-daily-newsletter/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1256-Perus-exports-increased-by-316-percent-in-2011/ Peru will close 2011 with a total of $46.59 billion in exports 2011-12-27 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1256-Perus-exports-increased-by-316-percent-in-2011/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1258-Standard--Poors-list-the-top-20-Peruvian-companies/ The top 20 Peruvian companies included Alicorp, Luz del Sur, Yanacocha, and Safa Falabella, among others. 2011-12-27 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1258-Standard--Poors-list-the-top-20-Peruvian-companies/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1244-Peru-becomes-worlds-largest-exporter-of-fresh-asparagus-/ Exports of fresh asparagus grew at an annual average of 19 percent during the last decade 2011-12-26 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1244-Peru-becomes-worlds-largest-exporter-of-fresh-asparagus-/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1245-Peru-doubled-organic-exports-over-last-4-years/ Peru’s organic food exports will reach $322 million in 2012 2011-12-26 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1245-Peru-doubled-organic-exports-over-last-4-years/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1230-Car-loans-in-Peru-hit-record-high-in-November/ Car loans in Peru have hit a record high of 534 million dollars in November 2011, an increase of 2.74 percent 2011-12-22 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1230-Car-loans-in-Peru-hit-record-high-in-November/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1221-Interview-Alberto-Benavides-on-the-Conga-mine/ Peru's most famous miner talks about the protests over the Conga mine. 2011-12-21 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1221-Interview-Alberto-Benavides-on-the-Conga-mine/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1208-Peru-could-have-up-to-100-shopping-malls-in-the-next-3-years/ New shopping malls are being developed in Chimbote, Cajamarca and Cusco, among others. 2011-12-19 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1208-Peru-could-have-up-to-100-shopping-malls-in-the-next-3-years/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1211-Perus-mining-exports-increase-during-2011/ Mineral exports reached $2.27 billion in October alone. 2011-12-19 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1211-Perus-mining-exports-increase-during-2011/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1186-Peru-free-trade-agreement-rejected-by-Mexicos-senate/ Mexico’s senate reportedly rejected the trade agreement over issues surrounding the country’s agricultural sector. 2011-12-15 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1186-Peru-free-trade-agreement-rejected-by-Mexicos-senate/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1178-Entrepreneurs-to-continue-investing-in-Peru/ The President of the Peruvian Exporters' Association said that despite recent cabinet changes, entrepreneurs have not changed their investment plans in Peru. 2011-12-14 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1178-Entrepreneurs-to-continue-investing-in-Peru/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1180-Peru---Panama-free-trade-agreement-to-go-into-effect-early-2012/ Trade between both countries is expected to reach $800 million this year. 2011-12-14 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1180-Peru---Panama-free-trade-agreement-to-go-into-effect-early-2012/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1185-Perus-economy-expected-to-grow-in-2012-according-to-IMF/ Peru’s economy will achieve 6.75% growth, and an inflation rate of around 3.75% by the end of this year. 2011-12-14 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1185-Perus-economy-expected-to-grow-in-2012-according-to-IMF/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1176-Peru’s-central-bank-makes-second-biggest-dollar-purchase-of-2011/ The central bank bought $211 million in the spot market today and paid an average 2.6950 soles per U.S. dollar, 2011-12-13 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1176-Peru’s-central-bank-makes-second-biggest-dollar-purchase-of-2011/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1163-Perus-exports-grow-by-338-pct/ Exports reached $37.8 billion between January and October 2011. 2011-12-12 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1163-Perus-exports-grow-by-338-pct/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1152-Peru-mining-project-suspension-could-lead-to-fiscal-problems/ Suspension of all mining projects would cause Peru's economic growth to fall by 3.9%, Merrill Lynch said. 2011-12-09 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1152-Peru-mining-project-suspension-could-lead-to-fiscal-problems/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1142-Perus-domestic-air-travel-up-during-first-10-months-of-2011/ The cities that experienced the greatest amount of passenger traffic were Cuzco, Arequipa, Iquitos and Piura. 2011-12-07 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1142-Perus-domestic-air-travel-up-during-first-10-months-of-2011/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1115-Cost-of-land-in-Lima-quadrupled-over-past-5-years-study-finds/ 13 districts have experienced an upward trend in land prices, between August 2010 and July 2011. 2011-12-02 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1115-Cost-of-land-in-Lima-quadrupled-over-past-5-years-study-finds/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1105-Perus-exports-increase-in-October/ According to preliminary information, the value of Peruvian exports are expected to increase 27 percent in October compared to 2010. 2011-12-01 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1105-Perus-exports-increase-in-October/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1108-Lima-Stock-Exchange-to-rebound-in-2012/ The Lima Stock Exchange lost 14.81% 2011-12-01 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1108-Lima-Stock-Exchange-to-rebound-in-2012/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1110-Peru-and-Guatemala-to-sign-Free-Trade-Agreement-in-December/ 94.7 percent of Peruvian exports would enter Guatemala duty free for a maximum of five years. 2011-12-01 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1110-Peru-and-Guatemala-to-sign-Free-Trade-Agreement-in-December/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1112-Peru-prices-rise-faster-than-expected-on-food-fuel-costs/ Peruvian consumer prices climbed faster than economists expected last month indicating that policy makers don’t have room to lower interest rates to offset slowing global growth. 2011-12-01 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1112-Peru-prices-rise-faster-than-expected-on-food-fuel-costs/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1113-Korean-Air-will-begin-operations-in-Peru-next-week/ Korean Air's CEO will visit Peru on December 8, where he will meet with President Humala, and discuss the possibility of expanding operations. 2011-12-01 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1113-Korean-Air-will-begin-operations-in-Peru-next-week/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1070-Braskem-investigating-petrochemicals-plant-in-Peru-may-invest-3-billion/ Braskem and Peruvian state oil company Petroperu said they will seek to build a $3 billion petrochemical plant on the Andean country’s coast to meet rising Asian demand for polyethylene. 2011-11-25 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1070-Braskem-investigating-petrochemicals-plant-in-Peru-may-invest-3-billion/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1072-Credit-Suisse-raises-Perus-GDP-2011-growth-forecast-/ On Friday investment bank Credit Suisse raised Peru’s growth forecast to 6.9 percent in 2011, up from the 6.5 percent, estimated earlier this year. 2011-11-25 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1072-Credit-Suisse-raises-Perus-GDP-2011-growth-forecast-/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1067-Peru-doesnt-need-more-economic-stimulus-says-Minister-of-Finance/ Peru's Ministry of Finance say the Peruvian economy would close the year with 6.5% to 7% growth – higher than what was originally anticipated. 2011-11-24 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1067-Peru-doesnt-need-more-economic-stimulus-says-Minister-of-Finance/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1060-Peruvian-pisco-exports-hit-over-3-million-this-year/ Total sales increased by 47% compared to the same period in 2010. 2011-11-23 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1060-Peruvian-pisco-exports-hit-over-3-million-this-year/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1048-Peru---Costa-Rica-Free-Trade-Agreement-to-come-into-effect-July-2012/ Bilateral trade between the two countries reached $50 million this year, a figure that could double or even triple after the FTA comes into effect. 2011-11-22 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1048-Peru---Costa-Rica-Free-Trade-Agreement-to-come-into-effect-July-2012/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1052-Chinese-investments-in-Peru-to-increase-by-40pct-says-Peruvian-Prime-Minister/ Current Chinese investments in Peru are estimated to be at around $750 million - one of the highest figures in South America. 2011-11-22 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1052-Chinese-investments-in-Peru-to-increase-by-40pct-says-Peruvian-Prime-Minister/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1045-China-is-Perus-main-trading-partner-says-President-Humala/ President Humala, emphasized the importance of the commercial relationship that exists between Peru and China during remarks at the China-Latin America Business Summit. 2011-11-21 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1045-China-is-Perus-main-trading-partner-says-President-Humala/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1031-Perupetro-to-foster-Perus-geological-potential-in-Middle-East/ Perupetro will promote country's hydrocarbon potential during its participation in the 20th World Petroleum Congress to be held in Doha, Qatar in December. 2011-11-18 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1031-Perupetro-to-foster-Perus-geological-potential-in-Middle-East/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1033-Perus-advertising-industry-showing-strong-growth/ Advertising investment in Peru is expected to reach $600 million this year. 2011-11-18 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1033-Perus-advertising-industry-showing-strong-growth/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1036-Peru-Sol-holds-near-3-year-high-on-US-growth-mining-demand/ Peru’s sol held near a three-year high after an index of leading U.S. economic indicators rose more than forecast, spurring demand for higher-yielding assets. 2011-11-18 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1036-Peru-Sol-holds-near-3-year-high-on-US-growth-mining-demand/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1022-Peru-aims-to-diversify-its-international-trade/ Peru is aiming to further develop relations with key partners around the globe, particularly with new advanced economies, such as Brazil, Russia, India and China. 2011-11-17 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1022-Peru-aims-to-diversify-its-international-trade/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1023-Peru-seeks-to-promote-countrys-video-game-industry-/ On Tuesday international and national videogame experts came together during the Third International Congress of Game Developers in Lima. 2011-11-17 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1023-Peru-seeks-to-promote-countrys-video-game-industry-/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1024-Peru-eyes-Free-Trade-Agreements-as-launchpad-for-downstream-industries/ Peru is aiming to further develop relations with key partners around the globe, particularly with new advanced economies, such as Brazil, Russia, India and China. 2011-11-17 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1024-Peru-eyes-Free-Trade-Agreements-as-launchpad-for-downstream-industries/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1026-Perus-gold-and-copper-production-up-in-September/ Peru’s copper exports grew by 5.6% in September, while gold was up 4.83%, according to the Ministry of Energy and Mining. 2011-11-17 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1026-Perus-gold-and-copper-production-up-in-September/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1010-Wayra-Week-shows-Perus-tech-future-is-bright/ Wayra, a business incubator and accelerator, held a competition to find the ten worthiest tech start-ups in Peru. They found a lot of good choices. 2011-11-16 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1010-Wayra-Week-shows-Perus-tech-future-is-bright/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1017-Peru-maintains-economic-stability-says-FGV/ Peru is the only country in Latin America that remained at the same level of economic growth. 2011-11-16 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1017-Peru-maintains-economic-stability-says-FGV/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1018-Peru’s-biotrade-products-to-be-promoted-in-France/ A group of Peruvian companies exporting natural ingredients will take part in Food Ingredients Europe 2011. 2011-11-16 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1018-Peru’s-biotrade-products-to-be-promoted-in-France/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1001-Perus-credit-rating-upgrade-strengthens-its-image-as-investment-destination/ Fitch Ratings previously upgraded Peru's foreign currency Issuer Deafult Rating from 'BBB-' to 'BBB', the second-lowest investment grade. 2011-11-15 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1001-Perus-credit-rating-upgrade-strengthens-its-image-as-investment-destination/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1003-Perus-economic-growth-slowed-in-September-as-exports-eased/ Peru’s economic expansion slowed for a sixth month in eight in September as weaker global growth damped demand for exports. 2011-11-15 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1003-Perus-economic-growth-slowed-in-September-as-exports-eased/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1009-Lima-Stock-Exchange-assessing-launch-of-alternate-exchange/ The Lima Stock Exchange (BVL) is assessing the launch of an alternative stock exchange, in order to list shares from mid-sized companies 2011-11-15 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-1009-Lima-Stock-Exchange-assessing-launch-of-alternate-exchange/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-967-Is-Limas-disorder-hurting-the-bottom-line/ The president of the Peruvian Society of Urban Planners explains why Lima's urban sprawl is affecting business. 2011-11-09 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-967-Is-Limas-disorder-hurting-the-bottom-line/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-972-Perus-exports-up-in-September/ Peru's total exports totaled US$ 3.72 billion in September 2011, 14.5 per cent higher than in 2010. 2011-11-09 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-972-Perus-exports-up-in-September/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-954-Peruvian-companies-expect-to-close-deals-in-China/ Currently China is the main destination for non-traditional seafood exports from Peru. 2011-11-08 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-954-Peruvian-companies-expect-to-close-deals-in-China/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-957-Perus-Humala-to-meet-with-foreign-CEOs-during-APEC-meeting/ This Week President Ollanta Humala will travel to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum in Hawaii. 2011-11-08 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-957-Perus-Humala-to-meet-with-foreign-CEOs-during-APEC-meeting/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-958-Perus-construction-sector-will-increase-in-2012/ Peru's construction sector is expected to increase more than 4.5 percent this year 2011-11-08 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-958-Perus-construction-sector-will-increase-in-2012/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-961-Perus-banks-have-stable-outlook-says-Moodys/ According to a new report by Moody's credit rating agency, Peru's economy would remain robust for the next 12 to 18 months. 2011-11-08 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-961-Perus-banks-have-stable-outlook-says-Moodys/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-921-Peru-stays-competitive-with-Chile-after-Humala-boosts-mine-tax/ Peru will be able to offset a higher tax rate than Chile with cheaper labor and electricity costs. 2011-11-03 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-921-Peru-stays-competitive-with-Chile-after-Humala-boosts-mine-tax/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-917-Perus-coffee-exports-continue-to-rise/ Peru's coffe exports are expected to exceed 1.3 billion dollars by year-end 2011-11-02 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-917-Perus-coffee-exports-continue-to-rise/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-902-Lima-Chamber-of-Commerce-confident-about-Peru-EU-Free-Trade-Agreement-/ The Lima Chamber of Commerce said they were confident the Free Trade Agreement would be ratified by the first half of 2012. 2011-10-31 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-902-Lima-Chamber-of-Commerce-confident-about-Peru-EU-Free-Trade-Agreement-/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-903-Peru’s-exports-fell-19-in-September-on-metals-agriculture/ Metal exports, which account for about two-thirds of Peru's exports, fell 24 percent in September. 2011-10-31 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-903-Peru’s-exports-fell-19-in-September-on-metals-agriculture/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-883-Peruvian-companies-increase-online-advertising-spending/ Some companies spend up to $40,000 a month on advertising on sites like Google or Facebook. 2011-10-27 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-883-Peruvian-companies-increase-online-advertising-spending/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-873-Peru-rate-reflects-inflation-outlook-slower-growth-says-Velarde/ Peru’s gross domestic product will likely expand 6.7 percent to 6.8 percent this year, according to Julio Velarde, President of Peru's Central Bank. 2011-10-26 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-873-Peru-rate-reflects-inflation-outlook-slower-growth-says-Velarde/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-875-South-American-investors-to-set-up-operations-in-Peru/ Investors from Ecuador, Argentina and Bolivia have decided to set up operations in Peru to take advantage of the benefits of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed with the United States 2011-10-26 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-875-South-American-investors-to-set-up-operations-in-Peru/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-877-Calling-all-entrepreneurs-to-Peru/ For entrepreneurs in Peru, the opportunities swirl around like so many shiny objects. 2011-10-26 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-877-Calling-all-entrepreneurs-to-Peru/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-881-Perus-exports-decreased-in-September/ Peruvian exports reached a total of $33.8 billion between January and September of this year. September's exports were 19% lower than in August. 2011-10-26 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-881-Perus-exports-decreased-in-September/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-882-Michael-Porter-Peru-has-opportunity-to-become-a-true-star-of-economic-growth/ Renowned American economist Michael Porter met with Peruvian President Humala. Porter said Peru had the possibility of becoming a “true star” of economic growth with social inclusion. 2011-10-26 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-882-Michael-Porter-Peru-has-opportunity-to-become-a-true-star-of-economic-growth/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-864-Perus-exports-to-Brazil-likely-to-double-in-2011/ Exports from Peru to Brazil expanded more than 80 percent between January and August 2011 2011-10-25 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-864-Perus-exports-to-Brazil-likely-to-double-in-2011/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-860-Peru-–-EU-Free-Trade-Agreement-to-further-increase-European-investment/ Currently European investment accounts for over 50 percent of foreign capital in the country. 2011-10-24 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-860-Peru-–-EU-Free-Trade-Agreement-to-further-increase-European-investment/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-861-Perus-investment-in-Chile-reaches-2-billion/ Currently Chile is Peru's third largest trade partner 2011-10-24 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-861-Perus-investment-in-Chile-reaches-2-billion/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-855-Peru-seen-as-ideal-place-to-do-business/ According to a report by the International Finance Corporation and the World Bank Peru is the second easiest place to do business in, in Latin America and the Caribbean 2011-10-23 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-855-Peru-seen-as-ideal-place-to-do-business/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-848-Peru-mines-expect-to-post-strong-results/ Mining companies in Peru are expected to post strong financial results in the third quarter of 2011, supported by higher metal prices compared to the same period last year. 2011-10-21 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-848-Peru-mines-expect-to-post-strong-results/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-850-Voy-Peru-Airlines-obtains-permit-to-fly-to-21-destinations-/ Media reports speculate that the new airline, financed by the Shamrock real estate group, could also carry out international flights. 2011-10-21 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-850-Voy-Peru-Airlines-obtains-permit-to-fly-to-21-destinations-/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-840-Perus-banks-better-positioned-to-overcome-crisis/ Peru’s banking and financial system is better positioned as the country has capitalized 65 percent of its profits per year. 2011-10-20 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-840-Perus-banks-better-positioned-to-overcome-crisis/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-843-Peru-to-receive-950-million-in-IDB-loans-over-next-two-years/ On Thursday the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) announced it would lend Peru $450 million to this year $500 million in 2012. 2011-10-20 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-843-Peru-to-receive-950-million-in-IDB-loans-over-next-two-years/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-823-Peru-GDP-growth-accelerates-on-fishing-consumer-Demand/ Peru’s economy grew faster than expected in August as rising consumer demand and a rebound in fishing and mining output offset slowing private investment. 2011-10-18 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-823-Peru-GDP-growth-accelerates-on-fishing-consumer-Demand/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-831-Study-finds-discrimination-in-Peruvian-workplaces/ A group of researchers at the Universidad del Pacifico found that racial and gender discrimination still plague Peruvian businesses. 2011-10-18 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-831-Study-finds-discrimination-in-Peruvian-workplaces/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-813-Peru-to-receive-up-to-3-billion-in-investment-from-Repsol/ Antonio Brugau, CEO of Repsol expressed confidence in the country, after holding a meeting with President Ollanta Humala at the Government Palace 2011-10-15 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-813-Peru-to-receive-up-to-3-billion-in-investment-from-Repsol/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-814-Peru-prepared-to-face-global-slowdown-says-AmCham-Peru/ Peru is one of the countries that is better prepared to face a global slowdown, according to the American Chamber of Commerce in Peru. 2011-10-15 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-814-Peru-prepared-to-face-global-slowdown-says-AmCham-Peru/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-808-Peru-Guatemala-conclude-FTA-negotiations/ 94.7 percent of Peruvian exports will enter Guatemala duty free for a maximum of five years. 2011-10-14 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-808-Peru-Guatemala-conclude-FTA-negotiations/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-801-Peru-sol-rises-to-three-year-high-as-Europe-plan-boosts-copper/ The Sol advanced to 2.7215, its strongest since April 2008. 2011-10-13 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-801-Peru-sol-rises-to-three-year-high-as-Europe-plan-boosts-copper/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-802-Perus-food-and-beverage-exports-to-the-EU-increase-by-43pct/ Peru’s food and beverage exports to the European Union reached $1.04 billion between January and July 2011 2011-10-13 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-802-Perus-food-and-beverage-exports-to-the-EU-increase-by-43pct/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-806-Peruvian-yields-fall-on-bets-global-slowdown-to-trigger-rate-cut/ Peruvian bonds rose, pushing down yields to a three-week low, amid speculation slower global growth will lead the nation’s central bank to lower borrowing costs for the first time since 2009. 2011-10-13 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-806-Peruvian-yields-fall-on-bets-global-slowdown-to-trigger-rate-cut/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-790-Peru-new-car-sales-rose-26-pct-in-Jan-Sep/ 107,510 cars were sold between January and September 2011 2011-10-12 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-790-Peru-new-car-sales-rose-26-pct-in-Jan-Sep/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-791-Perus-GDP-will-grow-57pct-in-fourth-quarter-says-LatinFocus/ The recent Consensus Forecast by LatinFocus includes projections from 21 different analysis firms, as well as local and international banks. 2011-10-12 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-791-Perus-GDP-will-grow-57pct-in-fourth-quarter-says-LatinFocus/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-792-Peruvian-agricultural-exports-have-increased-30-times-since-1980/ Peru’s agricultural exports totaled $72 million in 1980, and reached $2.19 billion in 2010. 2011-10-12 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-792-Peruvian-agricultural-exports-have-increased-30-times-since-1980/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-793-Interview-Taking-Perus-Bembos-online/ Ruben Mazzini, General Manager of Marketing for the Peruvian fast-food chain Bembos, talks about the challenges and opportunities of bringing his brand online. 2011-10-12 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-793-Interview-Taking-Perus-Bembos-online/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-796-Perus-mining-investment-grew-by-70-percent-in-2011/ According to Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mining total investment reached $4.04 billion between January and August 2011. 2011-10-12 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-796-Perus-mining-investment-grew-by-70-percent-in-2011/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-798-Peru-employment-in-mining-rose-218-pct-this-year/ According to Peru's Ministry of Energy and Mining a total of 183,371 people were employed by the mining industry during January and August 2011. 2011-10-12 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-798-Peru-employment-in-mining-rose-218-pct-this-year/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-781-Perus-agricultural-exports-to-India-grew-650-pct-/ In 2011, 40% of the Peruvian companies that exported products to India were linked to food industries. 2011-10-11 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-781-Perus-agricultural-exports-to-India-grew-650-pct-/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-782-Peru-has-strong-consumer-confidence-says-Credit-Suisse/ An economist from Credit Suisse said Peru's strong consumer confidence showed that consumers of different socioeconomic levels were optimistic about the job market. 2011-10-11 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-782-Peru-has-strong-consumer-confidence-says-Credit-Suisse/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-783-Peru’s-department-stores-reach-44-billion-soles-in-sales-this-year/ According to a report by Scotiabank sales increased by 20% compared to 2010. 2011-10-11 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-783-Peru’s-department-stores-reach-44-billion-soles-in-sales-this-year/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-786-Peru’s-Minister-of-Finance-foreign-exchange-market-is-volatile/ Peru’s Central Reserve Bank sold $613 million between September and October. 2011-10-11 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-786-Peru’s-Minister-of-Finance-foreign-exchange-market-is-volatile/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-787-Peru-has-best-environment-for-microfinance-according-to-study-/ Peru was ranked at the top of the list, for a fourth consecutive year, according to a study by The Economist Intelligence Unit. 2011-10-11 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-787-Peru-has-best-environment-for-microfinance-according-to-study-/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-773-Perus-grape-exports-to-increase-by-40pct-this-year/ Total grape exports reached $92.9 million between January and August of this year. 2011-10-10 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-773-Perus-grape-exports-to-increase-by-40pct-this-year/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-780-Peru-sees-new-wave-of-Chilean-investment/ During the first half of the year Peru became the main destination for Chilean investments abroad, totaling $1.099 billion. 2011-10-10 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-780-Peru-sees-new-wave-of-Chilean-investment/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-760-Peru---Argentina-trade-nearly-2-billion-this-year/ Total trade between the two countries increased this year, from the $1.3 billion in 2010 2011-10-07 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-760-Peru---Argentina-trade-nearly-2-billion-this-year/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-752-Peru-may-keep-interest-rate-at-425-for-a-fifth-month-on-global-slowdown/ Peru is tapping its first fiscal surplus in three years to finance stimulus measures worth about $470 million as it seeks to reverse a decline in public infrastructure spending. 2011-10-06 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-752-Peru-may-keep-interest-rate-at-425-for-a-fifth-month-on-global-slowdown/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-753-Perus-exports-to-grow-15pct-in-last-quarter/ Total exports are expected to surpass $40 billion this year. 2011-10-06 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-753-Perus-exports-to-grow-15pct-in-last-quarter/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-754-Peruvian-coffee-exports-rise-despite-difficulties-from-buyers-in-Europe-and-US/ Peru's coffee exports between January and August of this year was $684 million, and increase of 66.5% compared to last year. 2011-10-06 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-754-Peruvian-coffee-exports-rise-despite-difficulties-from-buyers-in-Europe-and-US/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-755-Peru’s-new-mining-tax-scheme-is-favorable-says-IMF-/ The International Monetary Fund suggested Peru use these new resources toward the industrialization of the country or toward promoting value-added production. 2011-10-06 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-755-Peru’s-new-mining-tax-scheme-is-favorable-says-IMF-/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-756-Fifteen-Peruvian-companies-among-the-top-100-in-Latin-America-says-LBC/ The ranking was compiled based on the performance in terms of sales; profit growth and profit margins over the last three years, among other parameters. 2011-10-06 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-756-Fifteen-Peruvian-companies-among-the-top-100-in-Latin-America-says-LBC/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-757-Peru-to-sign-six-new-oil-contracts/ The contracts are the result of a bidding process that was held in October 2010. 2011-10-06 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-757-Peru-to-sign-six-new-oil-contracts/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-739-Peru-second-best-country-for-investment-in-Latin-America-says-Forbes/ Peru placed second amongst Latin American countries, only behind Chile. 2011-10-05 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-739-Peru-second-best-country-for-investment-in-Latin-America-says-Forbes/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-743-Peruvian-Airlines-sells-65-of-company/ Peruvian Airlines announced that Irish group Aergo, will buy 65% of the airline for $50 million. 2011-10-05 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-743-Peruvian-Airlines-sells-65-of-company/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-748-China-may-become-Peru’s-top-trade-partner-by-the-end-of-2011/ Peru's exports to China rose by 30% between January and July of this year. 2011-10-05 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-748-China-may-become-Peru’s-top-trade-partner-by-the-end-of-2011/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-729-Perus-exports-to-United-Arab-Emirates-to-increase-this-year/ Peru's exports to UAE could reach nine or ten million dollars this year. 2011-10-04 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-729-Perus-exports-to-United-Arab-Emirates-to-increase-this-year/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-731-Peruvian-export-prices-to-remain-at-attractive-levels-in-2011-and-2012-says-BCR/ Julio Velarde, president of Peru's Central Reserve Banks says China's growth could help Peru cope with a possible global economic slowdown. 2011-10-04 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-731-Peruvian-export-prices-to-remain-at-attractive-levels-in-2011-and-2012-says-BCR/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-738-Interview-Inside-Perus-beer-business/ SAB Miller CEO Graham Mackay talks about the strength of Peru as a beer market, and his company's future plans for the country. 2011-10-04 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-738-Interview-Inside-Perus-beer-business/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-715-Perus-fish-products-exports-for-direct-consumption-reach-1-Billion/ A 40% increase in exports compared to 2010. 2011-10-01 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-715-Perus-fish-products-exports-for-direct-consumption-reach-1-Billion/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-709-Peru---Iceland-Free-Trade-to-begin-tomorrow/ The trade agreement falls under an agreement with the European Free Trade Association. 2011-09-30 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-709-Peru---Iceland-Free-Trade-to-begin-tomorrow/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-698-Perus-Freeport-copper-miners-strike-again-over-wage-increase/ Freeport-McMoRan Copper Gold Inc's copper miners in Peru will go on strike today after wage talks collapsed, their third stoppage this month. 2011-09-29 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-698-Perus-Freeport-copper-miners-strike-again-over-wage-increase/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-699-Perus-new-mining-tax-will-raise-S-250-million-per-month/ According to the the Minister of Energy and Mining resources collected by the new tax system will be used primarily to finance infrastructure in the poorest areas of the country. 2011-09-29 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-699-Perus-new-mining-tax-will-raise-S-250-million-per-month/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-701-Peru-accounts-for-4pct-of-US-fruit-imports/ Peru has even more potential for growth in the organic produce market. 2011-09-29 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-701-Peru-accounts-for-4pct-of-US-fruit-imports/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-704-Perus-economy-to-grow-64-pct-in-2011-despite-global-crisis/ Scotiabank, one of the largest banks in Peru, estimated Thursday that Peru's economy will increase by 6.4 percent in 2011, and then fall in 2012. 2011-09-29 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-704-Perus-economy-to-grow-64-pct-in-2011-despite-global-crisis/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-705-Perus-exports-to-Brazil-grow-by-8077-pct-this-year/ Peru’s exports, between January and August 2011, totaled $919 million 2011-09-29 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-705-Perus-exports-to-Brazil-grow-by-8077-pct-this-year/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-707-Perus-exporters-can-achieve-sustainable-growth-says-ADEX/ Peru's exports are projected to reach $44 billion this year. 2011-09-29 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-707-Perus-exporters-can-achieve-sustainable-growth-says-ADEX/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-694-Grupo-Quimera-will-invest-150-million-in-real-estate-in-southern-Peru/ $150 million dollars will be invested in real estate throughout southern Peru, in the next two years. 2011-09-28 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-694-Grupo-Quimera-will-invest-150-million-in-real-estate-in-southern-Peru/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-697-Perus-agriculture-and-fish-exports-to-reach-18-billion-by-2016/ Juan Varillas, Adex president said that figure represents twice all non-traditional exports sales in 2010. 2011-09-28 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-697-Perus-agriculture-and-fish-exports-to-reach-18-billion-by-2016/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-669-Peru-maintains-high-credit-growth-with-solid-banking-system-says-IMF/ The International Monetary Fund has said that Peru maintains a high credit growth with a sound banking system, which shows that prudential indicators have improved. 2011-09-26 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-669-Peru-maintains-high-credit-growth-with-solid-banking-system-says-IMF/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-670-An-interview-with-the-CEO-of-APM-Terminals/ CEO Henrik Kristensen: $750 million investment that will be made in Peru’s North Terminal, is the largest this generation will see in the port sector. 2011-09-26 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-670-An-interview-with-the-CEO-of-APM-Terminals/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-667-Perus-economy-grew-65pct-in-August-says-Scotiabank/ The 6.5% increase follows a similar rate of growth recorded in July. 2011-09-25 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-667-Perus-economy-grew-65pct-in-August-says-Scotiabank/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-665-Peru-to-host-Forum-for-the-Americas-on-Agricultural-Research/ Peru to join efforts to promote the use of new agricultural technologies. 2011-09-24 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-665-Peru-to-host-Forum-for-the-Americas-on-Agricultural-Research/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-659-Peru’s-Aviation-Sector-Prepares-for-Take-Off/ Lima air traffic to reach 12 million in 2011, up from a little over 10 million in 2010. 2011-09-23 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-659-Peru’s-Aviation-Sector-Prepares-for-Take-Off/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-662-Perus-car-sales-reach-record-high/ According to the report 2011 will see a 16 percent increase in sales, compared to 2010. 2011-09-23 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-662-Perus-car-sales-reach-record-high/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-664-Interview-Beatrice-Ciabatti-talks-mining-business-and-shrimp/ Beatrice Ciabatti is not just a Peru this Week contributor- she's also a prominent businesswoman here in Peru. Antonio Tomasio got her insights at the Perumin Convention. 2011-09-23 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-664-Interview-Beatrice-Ciabatti-talks-mining-business-and-shrimp/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-642-Peru-growing-interest-in-exotic-fruit-sanky/ Peruvian growers are looking to export exotic fruit ’sanky’ to U.S., German and Japanese markets, pitching the product on its high antioxidant and vitamin C content. 2011-09-22 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-642-Peru-growing-interest-in-exotic-fruit-sanky/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-650-Peru-may-design-more-aggressive-stimulus-Castilla-says/ According to Peru's Finance Minister the country will expand a stimulus package worth 0.5 percent of gross domestic product if global markets deteriorate. 2011-09-22 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-650-Peru-may-design-more-aggressive-stimulus-Castilla-says/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-653-Perus-exports-to-Brazil-grow-by-776pct-in-first-half-of-2011/ Non traditional products saw an increase of 68.7 percent, compared to 2010. 2011-09-22 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-653-Perus-exports-to-Brazil-grow-by-776pct-in-first-half-of-2011/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-631-VIDEO-Lima-Valley-brings-Peru-tech-entrepreneurs-together/ The Lima Valley event aimed to jump-start technology entrepreneurship in Peru. Kate Mulder and Carlos del Aguila went to check it out. 2011-09-21 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-631-VIDEO-Lima-Valley-brings-Peru-tech-entrepreneurs-together/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-633-Perus-Humala-delivering-keynote-speech-at-business-forum-today/ Foreign businessmen will participate in the "Peruvian Business Forum" in New York today, where President Humala is speaking. 2011-09-21 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-633-Perus-Humala-delivering-keynote-speech-at-business-forum-today/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-635-President-Humala-rules-out-further-mine-tax-rises-says-FT/ The UK daily says the assurance should come as a relief to the mining sector as well as investors in Peru worried that the latest rises could have been part of a trend of ever-higher rates. 2011-09-21 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-635-President-Humala-rules-out-further-mine-tax-rises-says-FT/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-618-Peru-attracts-interest-of-global-businesses-at-investment-forum-in-New-York/ More than 300 international entrepreneurs will attend the Peru Investment Forum in New York on Wednesday. 2011-09-20 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-618-Peru-attracts-interest-of-global-businesses-at-investment-forum-in-New-York/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-620-Peru-Borrowing-Costs-Fall-From-19-Month-High-on-Fed-Stimulus/ “The market is expecting the Fed to come up with something meaningful and not disappoint,” said Roberto Melzi a New York- based Latin America strategist at Barclays. 2011-09-20 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-620-Peru-Borrowing-Costs-Fall-From-19-Month-High-on-Fed-Stimulus/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-598-Peru’s-central-bank-expects-new-credit-rating-upgrade-for-Peru/ Peru has already saw credit rating upgrade from S P this year. 2011-09-19 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-598-Peru’s-central-bank-expects-new-credit-rating-upgrade-for-Peru/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-603-In-Peru-Freeport-Cerro-Verde-miners-end-stoppage-may-strike-again/ The strike may restart on Sept. 27, according to the mining union's General Secretary. 2011-09-19 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-603-In-Peru-Freeport-Cerro-Verde-miners-end-stoppage-may-strike-again/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-590-Perus-quickening-growth-wont-head-off-stimulus-effort/ As a response to the global economic crisis, Peru will implement stimulus measures. 2011-09-16 13:33:43 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-590-Perus-quickening-growth-wont-head-off-stimulus-effort/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-587-Peru-has-potential-to-keep-growing-as-global-copper-producer/ Peru is currently the worlds second largest producer of copper. 2011-09-15 17:01:46 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-587-Peru-has-potential-to-keep-growing-as-global-copper-producer/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-584-Peru’s-former-coca-leaf-farmers-successfully-enter-European-markets-with-coffee/ Farmers who had once grown coca leaf make successful transition to growing organic coffee 2011-09-15 14:59:03 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-584-Peru’s-former-coca-leaf-farmers-successfully-enter-European-markets-with-coffee/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-571-Jurgen-Klaric-can-read-your-mind/ Jurgen Klaric's company, Mindcode, specializes in the growing field of neuromarketing. As he prepares to enter the Peruvian market, he talked with Beatrice Ciabatti. 2011-09-14 10:09:19 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-571-Jurgen-Klaric-can-read-your-mind/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-563-Peru’s-region-exports-increase-26-percent/ In terms of percentage growth, Cusco had the highest increase, with 234.7 percent. 2011-09-13 12:05:19 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-563-Peru’s-region-exports-increase-26-percent/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-560-Southern-Copper-expects-to-restart-Tia-Maria-project-/ Southern's chief executive said "businesses, government and communities need to reconcile so that project, like the Tia Maria project, can benefit the poor." 2011-09-13 10:17:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-560-Southern-Copper-expects-to-restart-Tia-Maria-project-/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-553-Peru-trade-surplus-surges-in-July-on-copper-gold-exports/ Peru’s trade surplus jumped to its widest since at least 2003 in July on rising prices for the country’s copper, gold and zinc exports. 2011-09-12 13:25:41 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-553-Peru-trade-surplus-surges-in-July-on-copper-gold-exports/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-542-Panamas-Congress-to-ratify-Peru-FTA-by-October/ FTA would allow Peruvian businesses to export agriculture, construction and mineral products into Panama. 2011-09-09 14:24:56 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-542-Panamas-Congress-to-ratify-Peru-FTA-by-October/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-535-Peru’s-handicraft-exports-increase-during-first-half-of-the-year/ Peru’s handicraft exports rose five percent to US$29.3 million 2011-09-08 18:38:37 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-535-Peru’s-handicraft-exports-increase-during-first-half-of-the-year/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-525-Sol-Rises-to-Three-Year-High-on-Bets-Peru-Can-Withstand-Slowdown/ The sol strengthened 0.1 percent to 2.7260 per U.S. dollar at today’s close, from 2.7280 yesterday. 2011-09-07 17:53:32 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-525-Sol-Rises-to-Three-Year-High-on-Bets-Peru-Can-Withstand-Slowdown/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-524-Perus-Pisco-exports-to-reach-record-high/ Pisco exports to the United States, experienced a 215.2 percent increase 2011-09-07 15:49:24 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-524-Perus-Pisco-exports-to-reach-record-high/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-523-Peruvian-agricultural-exports-reach-136-countries-in-first-half-of-2011/ Peruvian agricultural exports reached 11 more countries compared to 2010. 2011-09-07 14:16:35 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-523-Peruvian-agricultural-exports-reach-136-countries-in-first-half-of-2011/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-518-Confessions-of-a-Type-A-businesswoman-in-Peru/ Kate Mulder had to slow her business style way down when she moved to Peru, but she's found that it's a better way to work. 2011-09-07 10:16:30 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-518-Confessions-of-a-Type-A-businesswoman-in-Peru/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-517-Freeport-Peruvian-Copper-Miners-Start-48-Hour-Strike-in-Protest-at-Wages/ Peru’s third-largest copper producer, began the 48-hour strike at 8:30 a.m. New York time 2011-09-07 09:10:30 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-517-Freeport-Peruvian-Copper-Miners-Start-48-Hour-Strike-in-Protest-at-Wages/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-510--Peru-exports-reach-record-high/ Exports registered a 39.7 percent increase compared to 2010 2011-09-06 13:53:17 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-510--Peru-exports-reach-record-high/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-509-Peru-and-Australia-to-reach-end-of-trade-negotiations-in-2012/ Australian companies interest in Peru is primarily on technology, services, mining, agriculture and financial services. 2011-09-06 12:36:52 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-509-Peru-and-Australia-to-reach-end-of-trade-negotiations-in-2012/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-499-Japan-to-help-spread-anchovy-consumption-in-Peru/ Collaboration aims to standardize these products, to determine their acceptance among the population and to raise consumption 2011-09-05 17:47:05 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-499-Japan-to-help-spread-anchovy-consumption-in-Peru/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-496-Peru’s-Sol-Drops-for-Third-Day-as-Copper-Falls-on-Growth-Concern/ The country’s top export, declined amid concern economic growth may stall in Europe and the U.S. 2011-09-05 13:50:59 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-496-Peru’s-Sol-Drops-for-Third-Day-as-Copper-Falls-on-Growth-Concern/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-479-Panoro-Minerals-appoints-Jaime-Quijandria-to-board-of-directors/ Quijandria had previously served as Peru’s Minister of Energy and Mining as well as the Minister of Finance from 2001 to 2004. 2011-09-01 12:48:36 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-479-Panoro-Minerals-appoints-Jaime-Quijandria-to-board-of-directors/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-467-Perus-private-investment-to-decrease-to-8pct-in-second-half-of-2011/ Scotiabank has estimated that Peru’s rate of private investment will be 8% in the second half of 2011, with a cumulative increase of 11% 2011-08-31 09:29:44 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-467-Perus-private-investment-to-decrease-to-8pct-in-second-half-of-2011/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-464-Building-Google-Peru-An-interview-with-Gianfranco-Polastri/ Google Peru's general manager, Gianfranco Polastri, sat down with Kate Mulder to discuss bringing Peruvians online, building advertiser awareness, and Google-yness. 2011-08-30 17:24:07 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-464-Building-Google-Peru-An-interview-with-Gianfranco-Polastri/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-459-Perupetro-seeks-to-triple-oil-production-in-next-5-years/ Perupetro's president aims to repower Petroperú so it can be more attractive to small and large companies in the hydrocarbon industry. 2011-08-29 15:23:50 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-459-Perupetro-seeks-to-triple-oil-production-in-next-5-years/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-458-Peru-to-receive-30billion-in-mining-investment-over-next-5-years-says-Minister/ According to Peru’s Minister of Finance, $30 billion in mining investments is secured for the next five years, following the agreement reached last week for a new mining tax. 2011-08-29 13:17:52 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-458-Peru-to-receive-30billion-in-mining-investment-over-next-5-years-says-Minister/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-457-Standard--Poors-will-monitor-stock-markets-in-Peru-Colombia-and-Chile/ S P Indices Launches S P MILA 40; New index to serve as the primary measure of equity market performance in andean region 2011-08-29 12:10:50 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-457-Standard--Poors-will-monitor-stock-markets-in-Peru-Colombia-and-Chile/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-452-Perus-lack-of-land-encourages-new-strip-malls-to-open/ Peru's retail sector has experienced sustainable development in the last five years, with an average annual growth exceeding 20 percent in sales. 2011-08-27 04:37:32 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-452-Perus-lack-of-land-encourages-new-strip-malls-to-open/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-449-Peru-to-double-national-coffee-consumption-by-2016/ Peru’s Ministry of Agriculture has announced that annual per capita consumption of coffee reached the half-kilo in Peru, and is expected to double by 2016. 2011-08-26 16:36:39 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-449-Peru-to-double-national-coffee-consumption-by-2016/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-446-Peruvian-Prime-Minister’s-speech-reassures-investors/ Investment bank Latin Pacific Capital said Prime Minister Salomon Lerner’s speech before Congress on Thursday, has reassured investors. 2011-08-26 10:08:40 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-446-Peruvian-Prime-Minister’s-speech-reassures-investors/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-445-US-expects-trade-with-Peru-to-improve-this-year/ US diplomatic representative says trade between the two countries would improve this year as more companies have understood the benefits of the Free Trade Agreement 2011-08-26 09:32:22 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-445-US-expects-trade-with-Peru-to-improve-this-year/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-432-In-Peru-four-out-of-ten-firms-will-hire-more-staff-/ 45% of executives surveyed by Apoyo Consultoría in August said they would be adding staff to their businesses over the next six months. 2011-08-24 16:56:20 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-432-In-Peru-four-out-of-ten-firms-will-hire-more-staff-/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-430-APEC-considering-setting-up-fund-to-cope-with-natural-disasters/ Members of APEC's Business Advisory Council have recommended the establishment of a fund to address the possible effects of natural disasters in their economies. 2011-08-24 15:40:35 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-430-APEC-considering-setting-up-fund-to-cope-with-natural-disasters/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-428-Peru-aims-to-boost-bilateral-trade-with-US/ VP of the Lima Chamber of Commerce says "business opportunities with the US have not been exploited to their full potential yet." 2011-08-24 11:54:35 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-428-Peru-aims-to-boost-bilateral-trade-with-US/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-422-Trust-The-first-secret-to-doing-business-in-Peru/ Kate Mulder has learned that personal trust is the foundation of most business deals in Peru. 2011-08-23 16:58:12 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-422-Trust-The-first-secret-to-doing-business-in-Peru/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-421-Humala-bigger-risk-to-Peru-than-global-slowdown-exporters-say/ President Humala’s pledges to increase state control of natural resources pose a bigger threat to the economy than slower global growth, said the general manager of Comexperu. 2011-08-23 16:04:31 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-421-Humala-bigger-risk-to-Peru-than-global-slowdown-exporters-say/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-420-Over-1300-Peruvian-companies-began-exporting-to-US-during-FTA/ A total of 1,312 Peruvian companies began to export to the U.S. since the Free Trade Agreement came into effect on February 2009. 2011-08-23 15:44:35 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-420-Over-1300-Peruvian-companies-began-exporting-to-US-during-FTA/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-419-Hochschild-Mining-we-have-great-confidence-in-Peru/ Hochschild Mining has stated it would continue to advance its three projects in Peru. The statements come days announcements regarding a change in the mining royalty system in the country. 2011-08-23 13:11:28 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-419-Hochschild-Mining-we-have-great-confidence-in-Peru/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-416-Peru-businesses-regain-optimistic-economic-expectations/ According to a survey carried out by Peru’s Central Reserve Bank businessmen and women are optimistic about the state of the economy and their businesses for the coming months. 2011-08-23 09:31:16 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-416-Peru-businesses-regain-optimistic-economic-expectations/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-413-CCL-39pct-of-economic-activity-in-Lima-comes-from-Lima-Norte/ According to the Lima Chamber of Commerce about 39 percent of economic activity in Metropolitan Lima comes from Lima Norte. 2011-08-22 16:12:57 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-413-CCL-39pct-of-economic-activity-in-Lima-comes-from-Lima-Norte/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-412-EU-Peru-FTA-to-ratify-clear-rules-for-investors-over-next-20-years/ The free trade agreement between the European Union and Peru will ratify the clear rules and perspectives for investors over the next 20 years, said the head of the EU delegation in Lima. 2011-08-22 14:52:25 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-412-EU-Peru-FTA-to-ratify-clear-rules-for-investors-over-next-20-years/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-409-Humala-to-APEC-Peru-is-a-land-of-opportunity/ Humala invited businessmen from the Forum of Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation to see Peru as a "land of investment opportunities", 2011-08-22 11:26:52 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-409-Humala-to-APEC-Peru-is-a-land-of-opportunity/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-401-Peru-mining-exports-reach-132-in-first-half-of-2011/ Mining exports increased by 31.3 percent over the amount recorded in the same period last year. 2011-08-19 11:40:33 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-401-Peru-mining-exports-reach-132-in-first-half-of-2011/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-398-Peru-Oxford-Business-Group-appoints-new-team-to-lead-first-country-report/ Oxford Business Group, the global publishing, research and consultancy firm, has brought in a new team to spearhead its first-time project on Peru’s economic development and investment opportunities. 2011-08-19 09:13:58 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-398-Peru-Oxford-Business-Group-appoints-new-team-to-lead-first-country-report/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-391-Brazil-sees-Peru-as-link-to-APEC/ “Brazil is really interested in Peru to become an industrial platform in the Pacific, especially because of its relations with APEC," said the head of the Peru-Brazil integration chamber. 2011-08-18 12:03:24 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-391-Brazil-sees-Peru-as-link-to-APEC/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-380-Peru-EU-ambassadors-speed-up-FTA-approval-/ Peru’s Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism noted that he met with ambassadors from the EU to speed up the approval of the bilateral Free Trade Agreement. 2011-08-17 12:34:03 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-380-Peru-EU-ambassadors-speed-up-FTA-approval-/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-372-Bringing-investment-to-Peru-An-interview-with-Manuel-Olguin/ Kate sits down to talk with Manuel Olguin, who works to bridge the divide between investors and entrepreneurs in Peru. 2011-08-16 14:39:07 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-372-Bringing-investment-to-Peru-An-interview-with-Manuel-Olguin/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-367-Peru-GDP-Rises-Slowest-in-17-Months-on-Humala-Concerns/ Peru’s economy expanded at the slowest pace in 17 months as companies scaled back spending on concern that President Ollanta Humala’s policies may deter investment. 2011-08-16 09:58:40 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-367-Peru-GDP-Rises-Slowest-in-17-Months-on-Humala-Concerns/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-354-Peru-FTAs-to-lessen-possible-crisis-impact-on-exports/ The free trade agreements signed by Peru would mitigate the negative effects on exports, in the face of a possible financial crisis in the United States and Europe, says investment firm. 2011-08-13 18:18:04 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-354-Peru-FTAs-to-lessen-possible-crisis-impact-on-exports/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-353-Peru-Keeps-425-Rate-as-Global-Outlook-Mutes-Inflation-Concern/ Peru’s central bank kept its benchmark lending rate unchanged for a third month as slowing global economic growth outweighs above-target inflation as the biggest threat to the country’s commodity-dependent economy. 2011-08-12 19:33:43 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-353-Peru-Keeps-425-Rate-as-Global-Outlook-Mutes-Inflation-Concern/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-352-US-Ambassador-congratulates-young-Peruvian-entrepreneurs-/ Rose M. Likins, U.S. Ambassador in Peru , oversaw the closing ceremony for the Competition for National Business Plans for Young Entrepreneurs "Somos emprendedores, Somos Perú" 2011-08-12 19:27:56 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-352-US-Ambassador-congratulates-young-Peruvian-entrepreneurs-/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-348-Peru-fastest-growing-economy-in-Latin-America-in-2012/ Investment bank JP Morgan said Friday that Peru will be the fastest growing economy in Latin America in 2012, despite the impact of the financial crisis in the U.S. and Europe. 2011-08-12 11:11:22 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-348-Peru-fastest-growing-economy-in-Latin-America-in-2012/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-346-Peru-mining-could-see-more-investment-from-China/ Chinese businessmen are particularly interested in minerals such as iron, copper and zinc, that are necessary to meet their industrial needs. 2011-08-12 09:30:25 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-346-Peru-mining-could-see-more-investment-from-China/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-344-Trade-between-Peru-and-Korea-would-reach-6-billion-in-2014/ According to the Korean ambassador in Lima, trade between Peru and the Republic of Korea would reach 6 billion in 2014 as a result of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which came into effect earlier this month. 2011-08-11 17:04:19 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-344-Trade-between-Peru-and-Korea-would-reach-6-billion-in-2014/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-340-Peru-among-the-most-attractive-countries-for-attracting-investment-/ According to Celfin Capital Brokerage Company, Peru is one of the three most attractive countries for investors looking to invest in Latin America as a safe alternative to the crisis affecting the U.S. and European markets. 2011-08-11 14:32:15 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-340-Peru-among-the-most-attractive-countries-for-attracting-investment-/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-339-Peruvians-will-spend-42-billion-at-shopping-centers-this-year/ The Association of Shopping Centers in Peru (ACCEP) indicated that this figure is higher than the $3.5 billion recorded at the end of 2010. 2011-08-11 13:02:17 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-339-Peruvians-will-spend-42-billion-at-shopping-centers-this-year/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-338-Luna-Gold-aims-for-mineral-exploration-in-Peru/ Luna Gold interested in starting mining exploration in Peru in the coming months, after it formally initiated the listing of its shares on the Lima Stock Exchange. 2011-08-11 12:14:27 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-338-Luna-Gold-aims-for-mineral-exploration-in-Peru/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-334-Lima-Stock-Exchange-will-recover-quickly-due-to-economic-fundamentals-in-Peru/ The Lima Stock Exchange (BVL) will recover quickly, after the global stock market crash last Monday, according to BVL's general manager. 2011-08-10 17:05:32 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-334-Lima-Stock-Exchange-will-recover-quickly-due-to-economic-fundamentals-in-Peru/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-333-Perus-Jiron-de-la-Union-is-the-fourth-most-expensive-shopping-street-in-Latin-America/ Lima is among the top four cities in Latin America with the most expensive shopping streets, surpassing even the capitals of Mexico and Chile, according to the international shopping streets report by Colliers International. 2011-08-10 16:31:55 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-333-Perus-Jiron-de-la-Union-is-the-fourth-most-expensive-shopping-street-in-Latin-America/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-328-Over-1500-businessmen-to-meet-in-Lima-Peru-for-APEC-SME-summit/ The summit is organized by the country’s foreign trade association (ComexPeru) as Peruvian Secretariat of the APEC Business Advisory Council. 2011-08-10 03:13:13 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-328-Over-1500-businessmen-to-meet-in-Lima-Peru-for-APEC-SME-summit/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-325-Peruvian-government-will-evaluate-progress-on-windfall-mining-tax-this-week/ Carlos Herrera Descalzi, Minister of Energy and Mining announced he would be meeting with Minister of Finance, Luis Miguel Castilla, this week, in order to review progress on the mining windfall tax. 2011-08-09 16:52:51 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-325-Peruvian-government-will-evaluate-progress-on-windfall-mining-tax-this-week/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-324-90pct-of-software-developed-in-Peru-carried-out-by-micro-and-small-enterprises/ According to a study by Promperú, 63 percent of software enterprises in Peru are micro, 27 percent are small, 6 percent are medium, and 4 percent large. 2011-08-09 16:00:30 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-324-90pct-of-software-developed-in-Peru-carried-out-by-micro-and-small-enterprises/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-322-Is-Lima-the-next-Silicon-Valley/ Business columnist Kate Mulder hears the same buzz in Lima that Silicon Valley had before its boom. 2011-08-09 14:57:20 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-322-Is-Lima-the-next-Silicon-Valley/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-318-Trade-among-Unasur-countries-to-protect-Peru-during-global-crisis/ Initiative would "make us strong enough to overcome the consequences of the crisis that United States and Europe are going through,” said Peru's exporters association (ADEX). 2011-08-09 10:34:57 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-318-Trade-among-Unasur-countries-to-protect-Peru-during-global-crisis/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-317-Financial-crisis-will-affect-Peru’s-growth-this-year-says-finance-minister/ "A drop of one point in the global economy will impact a point in the growth of the country," he said. 2011-08-09 09:52:18 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-317-Financial-crisis-will-affect-Peru’s-growth-this-year-says-finance-minister/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-315-Over-260-Peruvian-foreign-companies-to-explore-business-opportunities-in-Lima/ Companies from Ecuador, Bolivia, Argentina and France will participate in the third Expoalimentaria to be held in Lima next month. 2011-08-08 16:38:25 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-315-Over-260-Peruvian-foreign-companies-to-explore-business-opportunities-in-Lima/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-314-Lima-Stock-Exchange-suspended-trading-due-to-sharp-decline/ The General Index of the BVL, the most representative of the local markets, fell 7.3 percent at 1:38 pm on Monday 2011-08-08 15:43:10 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-314-Lima-Stock-Exchange-suspended-trading-due-to-sharp-decline/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-312-Peru’s-stock-market-fall-due-to-external-factors-says-broker/ Decline is a reflection of the reduced credit rating of the United States and is not due to the fundamentals of Peruvian companies, according to a broker from Andes Securities. 2011-08-08 12:06:13 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-312-Peru’s-stock-market-fall-due-to-external-factors-says-broker/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-309-Peru-will-overcome-new-financial-crisis-says-Lima-Chamber-of-Commerce/ Peru has strengths that will allow it to face the new international financial crisis, without major impact according to the Lima Chamber of Commerce. 2011-08-08 10:12:55 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-309-Peru-will-overcome-new-financial-crisis-says-Lima-Chamber-of-Commerce/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-305-Peru-can-overcome-new-global-crisis-says-economist/ Carola Sandy, an economist from the Latin America Research Department at Credit Suisse, said Peru's domestic demand is what is driving growth in the country. 2011-08-05 19:07:59 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-305-Peru-can-overcome-new-global-crisis-says-economist/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-291-Peru-EU-free-trade-agreement-to-be-ratified-in-2012/ A representative from the EU stated that the FTA is expected to be ratified during the first half of 2012. 2011-08-04 14:09:53 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-291-Peru-EU-free-trade-agreement-to-be-ratified-in-2012/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-290-EU-Peru-on-the-right-track-with-social-inclusion/ EU representative said she was confident that the new administration would achieve the goal of growth with social inclusion and also progress in the fight against poverty. 2011-08-04 12:48:15 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-290-EU-Peru-on-the-right-track-with-social-inclusion/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-289-Chinese-investments-in-Peru-to-reach-10-billion-in-the-next-5-years-/ Enterprises in China have confirmed their interest in Peru and investments would reach $10 billion in the next five years, driven by the strengthening of bilateral relations. 2011-08-04 11:03:51 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-289-Chinese-investments-in-Peru-to-reach-10-billion-in-the-next-5-years-/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-283-Peru-maintains-economic-stability-despite-global-uncertainty/ According to BBVA research Peru will grow 6.3 percent this year and 5.5 percent in 2012, despite global economic uncertainty. 2011-08-03 17:02:30 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-283-Peru-maintains-economic-stability-despite-global-uncertainty/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-280-Peru’s-exports-of-organic-foods-increase-by-50/ The biggest exports of organic foods were bananas, coffee, cocoa, mango and quinoa. 2011-08-03 16:10:57 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-280-Peru’s-exports-of-organic-foods-increase-by-50/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-279-Peru’s-coffee-exports-could-reach-12-billion-this-year/ High prices in the international market, caused by a shortage of specialty coffee could result in extraordinary levels of export value. 2011-08-03 14:20:01 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-279-Peru’s-coffee-exports-could-reach-12-billion-this-year/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-275-Peruvian-economy-could-grow-between-65-and-7-percent/ Although the country's economic activity will not register a similar growth to 2010, it will definitely continue to expand, says report. 2011-08-03 10:31:24 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-275-Peruvian-economy-could-grow-between-65-and-7-percent/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-271-Humalas-inaugural-speech-is-a-winner-for-investors-/ Despite some controversial elements, the inaugural address given by Ollanta Humala last week reassured investors 2011-08-02 18:45:44 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-271-Humalas-inaugural-speech-is-a-winner-for-investors-/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-269-Southern-Copper-Sees-‘Positive-Result’-From-Talks-With-Humala-on-Peru-Tax/ The largest copper producer in Peru, said it expects a “positive result” from talks with the government of President Ollanta Humala on a new windfall tax the country plans to levy on miners. 2011-08-02 16:09:13 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-269-Southern-Copper-Sees-‘Positive-Result’-From-Talks-With-Humala-on-Peru-Tax/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-268-Grupo-Mexico-confirms-it-will-invest-26-billion-in-Peru/ Grupo Mexico said it ratified its $2.6 billion investment after analyzing and studying current investments in Peru. 2011-08-02 15:39:56 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-268-Grupo-Mexico-confirms-it-will-invest-26-billion-in-Peru/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-267-Brazilian-investments-in-Peru-grow-30pct-annually-/ To date total investments from Brazil exceeds $1 billion. Investments are mainly concentrated in the mining and hydrocarbons industries. 2011-08-02 15:02:49 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-267-Brazilian-investments-in-Peru-grow-30pct-annually-/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-265--Perus-food-exports-to-France-grew-by-106-percent/ The number was reported by the Lima Chamber of Commerce who says the increase represents new business opportunities for Peru. 2011-08-02 13:56:07 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-265--Perus-food-exports-to-France-grew-by-106-percent/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-261-Trade-between-Peru-and-Brazil-doubled-in-five-years/ Trade between the two countries has increased from $1.4 billion in 2005 to about $3 billion in 2010 2011-08-02 09:14:29 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-261-Trade-between-Peru-and-Brazil-doubled-in-five-years/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-260-Peru’s-plans-for-social-inclusion-well-received-by-international-traders/ Risk rating agency Standard Poor's has stated that the prioritizing social inclusion, as proposed by the new Peruvian government, has been well received by international traders. 2011-08-02 08:51:25 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-260-Peru’s-plans-for-social-inclusion-well-received-by-international-traders/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-256-Perus-pending-free-trade-agreements-to-continue-under-new-government-/ Among the agreements that are being negotiated are FTAs with Central America and the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement. 2011-08-01 18:52:36 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-256-Perus-pending-free-trade-agreements-to-continue-under-new-government-/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-244-Mine-artisans-partner-to-export-Peruvian-handicrafts/ With the help of a major mining company, weavers in rural parts of Arequipa will begin exporting their handicrafts 2011-07-30 11:29:03 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-244-Mine-artisans-partner-to-export-Peruvian-handicrafts/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-236-Largest-mine-investment-in-Peruvian-history-approved/ Newmount and Buenaventura will invest at least $4.8 billion into the new Conga mines 2011-07-28 01:05:59 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-236-Largest-mine-investment-in-Peruvian-history-approved/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-229-Over-30-pct-of-young-people-plan-to-start-a-business-in-Peru/ 31.2% of young Peruvians plans to start a business in the next 12 months and is optimistic about the economic future of the country. 2011-07-27 12:47:56 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-229-Over-30-pct-of-young-people-plan-to-start-a-business-in-Peru/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-226-Perus-domestic-demand-up-97-pct-this-year/ The Central Reserve Bank (BCR) has reported that domestic demand grew 7.5%, in the first five months of the year. 2011-07-27 12:30:23 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-226-Perus-domestic-demand-up-97-pct-this-year/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-225-Peru---Korea-Free-Trade-will-start-August-1st/ The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism has stated that provisions are in place for the implementation of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Peru and South Korea, on August 1st. 2011-07-27 11:49:06 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-225-Peru---Korea-Free-Trade-will-start-August-1st/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-223-Japan-to-approve-FTA-with-Peru-by-end-of-year/ Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Eduardo Ferreyros estimated the Japanese Congress will approve the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Peru, later this year. 2011-07-27 11:32:55 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-223-Japan-to-approve-FTA-with-Peru-by-end-of-year/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-208-Perus-exports-to-reach-43-billion-this-year/ Peru's Association of Exporters (Adex) estimates exports will reach $43 billion by the end of this year. 2011-07-22 13:46:41 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-208-Perus-exports-to-reach-43-billion-this-year/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-185-Perus-economy-grows-75-in-first-half-of-2011/ Peru's GDP grew an impressive 7.5% in the first half of this year, reported Finance Minister Ismael Benavides. 2011-07-11 15:09:25 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-185-Perus-economy-grows-75-in-first-half-of-2011/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-182-Netflix-coming-to-Peru-by-the-end-of-the-year/ Netflix, the popular on-demand movie TV show service provider will soon be coming to Peru. 2011-07-11 14:45:28 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-182-Netflix-coming-to-Peru-by-the-end-of-the-year/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-168-Makro-opens-Tuesday-in-Arequipa/ The expansion plan is to build 15 Makro stores by 2013 in Peru, with an investment of $100 million. 2011-07-08 15:18:44 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-168-Makro-opens-Tuesday-in-Arequipa/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-163-Peru-sol-weakens-the-most-in-two-weeks-as-metal-prices-decline/ Peru's sol fell the most in more than two weeks. 2011-07-08 14:18:10 http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-163-Peru-sol-weakens-the-most-in-two-weeks-as-metal-prices-decline/