Business
Protests in Chile as 11 countries set to sign new TPP trade agreement
SANTIAGO – Today, eleven foreign ministers will sign the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) set to slash tariffs among member nations by 2019. Dozens of people protested on Wednesday in Chile where […]
Business
Scotiabank en route to becoming Chile’s third largest private bank
SANTIAGO – The Bank of Nova Scotia is pushing deeper into Latin America with a US$2.2-billion bid for control of a Chilean rival, looking to ignite its growth as the bank’s fourth-quarter profit edged higher […]
Sports
England captain Wayne Rooney retires from international football
LONDON – England’s captain and all time record goal scorer Wayne Rooney has announced his retirement from international football with immediate effect, saying it was time to step away from the game. ‘Playing for England […]