Tag Archives: Colombia

BBVA Colombia Grants University Scholarships to Micro-Entrepreneurs’ Children in Need

(IN BRIEF) BBVA in Colombia has awarded university scholarships to the children of micro-entrepreneur clients of Bancamía across the country. These scholarships are a testament to the resilience, creativity, and determination exhibited by the parents of these students. Mario Pardo … Read the full press release

BBVA Colombia Achieves Significant Growth in Sustainable Lending, Focusing on Inclusive Growth and Climate Action

(IN BRIEF) BBVA in Colombia has reported substantial growth in its sustainable lending activities between January and August 2023. The bank granted 3.8 billion pesos in sustainable loans, with $2.4 billion directed towards inclusive growth projects and $1.4 billion allocated … Read the full press release

Telefónica’s Digital Expertise Fuels UNWTO’s Sustainable Tourism Goals

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica and the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) have renewed their collaboration framework until 2026 to promote digital, sustainable, and inclusive tourism development. Their partnership will focus on three strategic areas: driving global and regional innovation and … Read the full press release

Thales and SoyYo Spearhead Passwordless Authentication Revolution for Colombian Users

(IN BRIEF) Thales, a leading global technology and security provider, is expanding its partnership with SoyYo, a Colombian digital identity provider, to introduce FIDO2 passkeys for passwordless authentication. This collaboration aims to enhance online security and user experience by allowing … Read the full press release

Cargill and Solidaridad Form $4.6 Million Global Partnership to Enhance Farmer Livelihoods and Sustainable Farming Practices

(IN BRIEF) Cargill and Solidaridad have initiated a strategic global partnership aimed at enhancing the livelihoods of farmers, promoting climate-friendly farming practices, and advancing conservation and responsible land use. Over a three-year period, the $4.6 million program will impact approximately … Read the full press release

BBVA Microfinance Foundation extends scholarship program to help 100 vulnerable youth in Colombia

(IN BRIEF) BBVA in Colombia and Bancamía, an entity of the BBVA Microfinance Foundation, have announced that the Transforming Realities Scholarship will support 100 vulnerable young people in Colombia to pursue university studies. The initiative benefits the children of Bancamía’s … Read the full press release

Smurfit Kappa migliora gli sforzi per la sostenibilità con l’ordine di una linea di scortecciatura ANDRITZ per la cartiera colombiana

(NOTIZIA IN BREVE) Smurfit Kappa, fornitore leader di imballaggi a base di carta, ha ordinato ad ANDRITZ una linea di scortecciatura ad alta efficienza energetica per la sua cartiera di Yumbo, in Colombia. Il nuovo impianto, il cui avvio è … Read the full press release

Smurfit Kappa Advances Sustainability Efforts with ANDRITZ Debarking Line Order for Colombian Paper Mill

(IN BRIEF) Smurfit Kappa, a leading provider of paper-based packaging, has ordered an energy-efficient debarking line from ANDRITZ for its paper mill in Yumbo, Colombia. The new installation, which is scheduled to start up in the fourth quarter of 2024, … Read the full press release

SUEZ signs 9 contracts in Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Mexico, and Costa-Rica

PARIS, 05-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — SUEZ announces the signature of 19 contracts in Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Mexico, and Costa-Rica. These contracts are part of the Group’s development drive in Latin America and the Caribbean, which account for 7% of its global … Read the full press release

Kalmar received EUR 25 million port equipment order from long-standing customer Sociedad Portuaria Regional de Buenaventura S.A. (SPRBun) in Buenaventura, Colombia

HELSINKI, 13-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has been awarded a major port equipment order from long-standing customer Sociedad Portuaria Regional de Buenaventura S.A. (SPRBun) as they gear up for growth at their operations in Terminal Especializado de … Read the full press release

Solunion consolidates former Chile, Colombia and Mexico activities of its joint venture shareholders Euler Hermes and MAPFRE

Madrid, Spain, 17-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Following local regulatory approvals, Solunion will consolidate the former Chile, Colombia and Mexico activities of its joint venture shareholdersEuler Hermes and MAPFRE. Solunion provides credit insurance solutions with the world’s largest risk database and the widest … Read the full press release

Alcatel-Lucent and its Colombian partner Lazus to deploy ‘metro’ networks in nine cities in Colombia

IP/MPLS solution from Alcatel-Lucent will enable Lazus (formerly Promitel) to deliver Carrier Ethernet wholesale services to operators of mobile and fixed services Paris, France, 8-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU), today announced it has been selected by … Read the full press release

UN Human Rights Council’s Independent Expert Dr Gustavo Gallón to speak at the University of St Andrews on Thursday 14 November

St Andrews, Fife, Scotland, 12-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — A United Nations expert on human rights will speak at the University of St Andrews on the crisis in Colombia. Dr Gustavo Gallón, a lawyer who has represented victims of human rights violations before … Read the full press release

SGS selected by Occidental de Colombia to provide construction supervision services for infrastructure projects needed to exploit the Caño Limón oil field

Bogata, Colombia, 04-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — In August 2013, Occidental de Colombia selected SGS to provide construction supervision services for infrastructure projects needed to exploit the Caño Limón oil field. During the three-year contract, up to 50 on-site SGS experts will supervise … Read the full press release

Update on the European Union most important on-going and forthcoming free trade agreements

02-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Over the next years, 90% of world demand will be generated outside the EU. That is why it is a key priority for the EU to open up more market opportunities for European business by negotiating new … Read the full press release