—

The Daily Santiago

Santiago news, every day

Author

Santiago Business Desk

61 articles published by The Daily Santiago.

Santiago Business Desk writes for the The Daily Santiago editorial desk, covering Santiago. See our editorial standards for how we use AI.

Latest from Santiago Business Desk

Santiago's Office Market Shifts: What Smart Businesses ...

Updated 27 min ago

Santiago's Office Market Shifts: What Smart Businesses ...

Hybrid work is reshaping demand for workspace across the city's prime districts, forcing landlords and tenants to adapt or lose ground.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

How Global Chaos Is Reshaping Santiago's Supply ...

Updated 2 h ago

How Global Chaos Is Reshaping Santiago's Supply ...

As Middle East tensions and regional instability ripple across shipping routes, local entrepreneurs in the Lastarria district and beyond are rethinking everything from inventory to pricing.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

From Lastarria to the World: How One Santiago Wine ...

Updated 33 min ago

From Lastarria to the World: How One Santiago Wine ...

Rosa María Fuentes turned a family vineyard into a global operation, positioning Santiago's artisanal producers at the centre of a booming international market.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Remote Work Revolution Reshapes Santiago's Job Market as ...

Updated 1 h ago

Remote Work Revolution Reshapes Santiago's Job Market as ...

As major employers embrace permanent work-from-home policies, Santiago's traditionally office-bound economy is experiencing a seismic shift that threatens downtown commercial real estate while energizing suburban employment hubs.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Santiago Job Market 2026: Tech Talent Shortage Shifts Hiring

Updated 53 min ago

Santiago Job Market 2026: Tech Talent Shortage Shifts Hiring

Santiago's tech talent shortage is reshaping hiring strategies. Learn how skills gaps, remote work competition, and wage pressures are affecting employers across finance and hospitality sectors.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Santiago Restaurants Reopening: Where Diners Are Spending

Updated 1 h ago

Santiago Restaurants Reopening: Where Diners Are Spending

Santiago's restaurant scene rebounds with 34% foot traffic growth in Lastarria and Bellavista. Which neighborhoods are capturing dining demand?

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Interest Rates Santiago 2026: What You Need to Know

Updated 8 h ago

Interest Rates Santiago 2026: What You Need to Know

Central bank rate hikes are squeezing Santiago mortgages and wallets. Learn how inflation and borrowing costs affect your take-home pay right now.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Santiago Startup Costs Rising 2026: What Founders Must Know

Updated 31 min ago

Santiago Startup Costs Rising 2026: What Founders Must Know

Lastarria rents jumped 28% since 2024. Learn which Santiago neighborhoods offer cheaper co-working spaces and how the startup ecosystem is shifting.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Santiago Hospitality Jobs: Wages Rise 18% Amid Tourism Boom

Updated 29 min ago

Santiago Hospitality Jobs: Wages Rise 18% Amid Tourism Boom

Santiago's tourism surge is reshaping the job market. Hospitality wages climb 18% since 2023 as employers compete for talent in hotels, restaurants, and cultural venues.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Santiago's Tech Corridor Cashes In as Latin America Courts Asian Investment

Santiago's Tech Corridor Cashes In as Latin America Courts Asian Investment

While regional uncertainty roils markets, local firms in Lastarria and Providencia are capturing a growing slice of cross-Pacific trade deals.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Surging Living Costs Force Santiago's Top Talent to Abandon Finance Hub for Remote Work

Updated 43 min ago

Surging Living Costs Force Santiago's Top Talent to Abandon Finance Hub for Remote Work

As rental prices and everyday expenses climb across the capital, investment firms scramble to retain workers while competing with lower-cost cities for global talent.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Global Instability Is Reshaping Santiago's Tourism Economy—and Local Businesses Are Racing to Adapt

Updated 26 min ago

Global Instability Is Reshaping Santiago's Tourism Economy—and Local Businesses Are Racing to Adapt

As geopolitical tensions and natural disasters redirect international travel patterns, Santiago's hospitality and retail sectors face an unexpected reckoning.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Santiago's Food Service Boom: Early Movers Capitalize on Surging Demand as Supply Chain Stabilizes

Updated 36 min ago

Santiago's Food Service Boom: Early Movers Capitalize on Surging Demand as Supply Chain Stabilizes

Restaurant groups and independent operators in key neighbourhoods are reporting double-digit growth as logistics improvements and changing consumer habits create a rare window of opportunity.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Santiago's Tech Boom Is Coming to Your Neighbourhood—Here's What It Means for Your Daily Life

Updated 1 h ago

Santiago's Tech Boom Is Coming to Your Neighbourhood—Here's What It Means for Your Daily Life

As venture capital floods into the city's innovation districts, residents and shoppers should understand how startups are reshaping everything from rent prices to the services you depend on.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Tech Talent Shortage Opens Door for Santiago's Career Changers—But Inequality Persists

Updated 1 h ago

Tech Talent Shortage Opens Door for Santiago's Career Changers—But Inequality Persists

As software developers and AI specialists command six-figure salaries in the capital, working-class neighborhoods are being left behind in the digital hiring boom.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Santiago's Wellness Retrofit Boom: Early Movers Cash In as Health-Conscious Consumers Reshape Retail

Updated 8 h ago

Santiago's Wellness Retrofit Boom: Early Movers Cash In as Health-Conscious Consumers Reshape Retail

A surge in demand for preventative health services is transforming storefronts across Providencia and Ñuñoa, creating windfall opportunities for entrepreneurs who spotted the trend first.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Santiago's Tourism Boom Shifts: What Hospitality Businesses Must Know Right Now

Updated 8 h ago

Santiago's Tourism Boom Shifts: What Hospitality Businesses Must Know Right Now

As visitor patterns reshape and spending habits change, the city's hotels, restaurants and attractions face a critical moment to adapt or lose market share.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Green Construction Boom Opens Gold Mine for Santiago's Sustainable Materials Entrepreneurs

Green Construction Boom Opens Gold Mine for Santiago's Sustainable Materials Entrepreneurs

As Chile's capital mandates carbon-neutral building standards by 2030, early movers in eco-friendly suppliers are capturing market share worth millions.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Global Instability Is Reshaping Santiago's Office Market—and Local Landlords Are Taking Notice

Global Instability Is Reshaping Santiago's Office Market—and Local Landlords Are Taking Notice

As geopolitical tensions and migration crises ripple across the world, multinational firms are rethinking their regional hub strategies, with direct consequences for commercial real estate in Santiago.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Tourism Boom Reshapes Santiago's Job Market: High Wages, New Skills, and a Talent Squeeze

Tourism Boom Reshapes Santiago's Job Market: High Wages, New Skills, and a Talent Squeeze

As visitor numbers surge, hospitality and service sector employers are competing fiercely for workers, driving up wages and forcing traditional industries to rethink their recruitment strategies.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Santiago's Office Market Sends Mixed Signals: What the Numbers Really Tell Us About Investment Flows

Santiago's Office Market Sends Mixed Signals: What the Numbers Really Tell Us About Investment Flows

As vacancy rates climb and capital chases mixed-use developments, local commercial real estate reflects broader economic crosscurrents shaping the city's future.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

From Lastarria Workshop to Global Export: How One Santiago Entrepreneur Built a Sustainable Design Empire

Updated 30 min ago

From Lastarria Workshop to Global Export: How One Santiago Entrepreneur Built a Sustainable Design Empire

Craftsmanship and digital strategy converge as a local maker transforms traditional Chilean aesthetics into a thriving international business.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Currency Volatility and Supply Chain Chaos: What Santiago Exporters Must Do Now

Currency Volatility and Supply Chain Chaos: What Santiago Exporters Must Do Now

As global markets convulse, local businesses face a critical window to restructure their international operations before Q3 headwinds intensify.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Santiago's Business Class Faces Pivotal Moment as Currency Volatility and Inflation Reshape Market Trends

Updated 31 min ago

Santiago's Business Class Faces Pivotal Moment as Currency Volatility and Inflation Reshape Market Trends

Rising operational costs and shifting consumer behaviour are forcing companies across the capital to rethink investment strategies in the second half of 2026.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Santiago's Micro-Enterprise Boom is Rewriting the City's Job Market—and Young Talent is Taking Notice

Updated 28 min ago

Santiago's Micro-Enterprise Boom is Rewriting the City's Job Market—and Young Talent is Taking Notice

As small business creation surges across neighbourhoods like Lastarria and Providencia, employers are scrambling to compete for workers who now see entrepreneurship as a viable alternative to corporate life.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Why Your Coffee, Phone and Rent Are About to Change: A Guide to Global Trade for Santiago Residents

Updated 30 min ago

Why Your Coffee, Phone and Rent Are About to Change: A Guide to Global Trade for Santiago Residents

As supply chains shift and tariffs reshape international commerce, here's what everyday people in our city need to know about their wallets and daily lives.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Ghost Kitchens and Cloud Restaurants Transform Santiago's Hospitality Labour Market

Updated 36 min ago

Ghost Kitchens and Cloud Restaurants Transform Santiago's Hospitality Labour Market

As delivery-first dining models proliferate across the capital, traditional restaurant jobs are vanishing while demand for logistics and tech-savvy kitchen staff reaches unprecedented levels.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Santiago's Tourism Boom: Decoding the Economic Signals Behind Record Visitor Spending

Santiago's Tourism Boom: Decoding the Economic Signals Behind Record Visitor Spending

As hotel occupancy rates hit eight-year highs and foreign exchange inflows accelerate, industry analysts reveal what the numbers tell us about the city's economic trajectory.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Santiago's Office Renaissance: How Smart Investors Are Cashing In on the Hybrid Work Shift

Updated 21 min ago

Santiago's Office Renaissance: How Smart Investors Are Cashing In on the Hybrid Work Shift

As companies rethink their real estate footprint, a new class of flexible workspace operators and adaptive landlords are capturing value that traditional office owners are leaving on the table.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Santiago's Tech Boom Faces Headwinds as Global Instability Reshapes Venture Capital

Updated 21 min ago

Santiago's Tech Boom Faces Headwinds as Global Instability Reshapes Venture Capital

Geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty worldwide are forcing local startups to rethink funding strategies and market expansion plans.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Santiago's Cost-of-Living Crisis Is Forcing a Talent Exodus That's Reshaping the City's Job Market

Updated 30 min ago

Santiago's Cost-of-Living Crisis Is Forcing a Talent Exodus That's Reshaping the City's Job Market

As housing and living expenses surge across the capital, employers in finance and tech are struggling to retain skilled workers—and competing harder than ever for the few willing to stay.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Global Trade Tensions Are About to Hit Your Wallet: What Santiago Residents Need to Know

Global Trade Tensions Are About to Hit Your Wallet: What Santiago Residents Need to Know

As tariff wars escalate between major powers, everyday costs for groceries, tech, and clothing in Santiago are poised to rise—here's what's actually happening behind the headlines.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Santiago's Innovation District Braces for Turbulence as Funding Dries Up and Talent Exodus Accelerates

Updated 9 h ago

Santiago's Innovation District Braces for Turbulence as Funding Dries Up and Talent Exodus Accelerates

Once the region's startup darling, the tech corridor around Lastarria and Providencia faces a perfect storm of venture capital withdrawal, brain drain, and macroeconomic uncertainty.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Santiago's Hospitality Sector Faces Perfect Storm of Rising Costs, Labour Shortages, and Shifting Consumer Habits

Updated 9 h ago

Santiago's Hospitality Sector Faces Perfect Storm of Rising Costs, Labour Shortages, and Shifting Consumer Habits

Restaurant owners and hoteliers across the capital are battling inflation, wage pressures, and changing customer preferences as mid-year projections reveal a sector in distress.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

From Lastarria Garage to Tech Hub: How Local Entrepreneur Is Reshaping Santiago's Job Market

Updated 9 h ago

From Lastarria Garage to Tech Hub: How Local Entrepreneur Is Reshaping Santiago's Job Market

María Francisca Rojas's software training startup has created over 400 positions in two years, signalling a quiet shift in how the capital develops talent.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Santiago's Office Market Sends Mixed Signals: Here's What the Numbers Really Tell Us About Investment Flows

Updated 30 min ago

Santiago's Office Market Sends Mixed Signals: Here's What the Numbers Really Tell Us About Investment Flows

Vacancy rates and capital movement in key commercial districts reveal a city caught between post-pandemic recovery and shifting tenant demand.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Global Turmoil Reshapes Santiago's Business Landscape as Local Entrepreneurs Navigate Currency Swings and Supply Chain Chaos

Updated 29 min ago

Global Turmoil Reshapes Santiago's Business Landscape as Local Entrepreneurs Navigate Currency Swings and Supply Chain Chaos

From the Lastarria design district to Vitacura's financial hub, Santiago businesses are racing to adapt to an increasingly volatile world economy that's rewriting profit margins and investment strategies.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Santiago's Restaurants and Retailers Face Perfect Storm as Global Instability Reshapes Supply Chains

Updated 32 min ago

Santiago's Restaurants and Retailers Face Perfect Storm as Global Instability Reshapes Supply Chains

Geopolitical tensions from the Middle East to Pakistan are driving up ingredient costs and labour shortages, forcing hospitality venues across Lastarria and the Financial District to recalibrate pricing and menus.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

From Street Food to Five-Star Experience: How One Santiago Entrepreneur Built a Tourism Empire

Updated 32 min ago

From Street Food to Five-Star Experience: How One Santiago Entrepreneur Built a Tourism Empire

Catalina Morales transformed a modest empanada cart in Lastarria into a hospitality network that's now redefining how visitors experience the city.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Santiago's Innovation District Boom: Early Movers Cash In as City Becomes Startup Magnet

Updated 9 h ago

Santiago's Innovation District Boom: Early Movers Cash In as City Becomes Startup Magnet

Property owners, accelerators, and service providers are already profiting from the transformation of neighborhoods around Lastarria and Bellavista into Latin America's newest tech hub.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Santiago's Small Business Owners Face Perfect Storm of Rising Costs, Shifting Consumer Habits in 2026

Updated 9 h ago

Santiago's Small Business Owners Face Perfect Storm of Rising Costs, Shifting Consumer Habits in 2026

From Lastarria to Las Condes, entrepreneurs report mounting pressure as inflation, supply chain disruptions, and changing spending patterns squeeze margins across the capital.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Santiago's Trade Sector Faces Perfect Storm as Global Headwinds Intensify in 2026

Updated 26 min ago

Santiago's Trade Sector Faces Perfect Storm as Global Headwinds Intensify in 2026

Port congestion, geopolitical tensions, and currency volatility are testing the resilience of the city's export-dependent businesses.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

What Your Paycheck Really Means: A Guide to Santiago's Shifting Job Market

Updated 32 min ago

What Your Paycheck Really Means: A Guide to Santiago's Shifting Job Market

As employment patterns evolve across the city, residents need to understand how wage growth, sector shifts, and gig work are reshaping household finances and career prospects.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Global Upheaval Tests Santiago's Restaurant and Retail Sector as Supply Chains Strain Under Political and Economic Pressure

Updated 9 h ago

Global Upheaval Tests Santiago's Restaurant and Retail Sector as Supply Chains Strain Under Political and Economic Pressure

From Lastarria's boutique eateries to Providencia's shopping corridors, local hospitality businesses grapple with currency volatility, ingredient shortages, and shifting consumer confidence tied to international crises.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Santiago's Cost-of-Living Squeeze Opens Door for Fintech Pioneers—And Early Movers Are Cashing In

Updated 9 h ago

Santiago's Cost-of-Living Squeeze Opens Door for Fintech Pioneers—And Early Movers Are Cashing In

As household expenses surge across the capital, a new generation of financial platforms is capturing middle-class consumers desperate for better budgeting tools and micro-investment options.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Santiago's Food and Hospitality Sector Pivots to Premiumization: Early Movers Cash In on Affluent Consumer Shift

Updated 9 h ago

Santiago's Food and Hospitality Sector Pivots to Premiumization: Early Movers Cash In on Affluent Consumer Shift

As middle-market venues struggle, upscale dining and experiential hospitality are thriving in Santiago's business districts, with entrepreneurs capitalizing on shifting consumer priorities.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Global Instability Reshapes Santiago's Job Market as Companies Brace for Economic Headwinds

Updated 9 h ago

Global Instability Reshapes Santiago's Job Market as Companies Brace for Economic Headwinds

Rising geopolitical tensions and currency volatility are forcing local businesses to rethink hiring strategies, even as the capital's professional services sector shows cautious resilience.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Global Uncertainty Reshapes Santiago's Startup Playbook as Venture Capital Tightens

Updated 50 min ago

Global Uncertainty Reshapes Santiago's Startup Playbook as Venture Capital Tightens

Geopolitical tensions and economic volatility are forcing local founders in Lastarria and beyond to rethink funding strategies and geographic diversification.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Why Santiago's Small Retailers Are Reading the Economic Tea Leaves Differently This Quarter

Updated 9 h ago

Why Santiago's Small Retailers Are Reading the Economic Tea Leaves Differently This Quarter

As foreign investment shifts and credit conditions tighten, business owners across Lastarria and Providencia are decoding what rising interest rates and capital flows mean for their bottom line.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Trade War Tremors: Santiago's Export Sector Faces Perfect Storm of Tariffs and Logistics Chaos

Updated 9 h ago

Trade War Tremors: Santiago's Export Sector Faces Perfect Storm of Tariffs and Logistics Chaos

Rising protectionism, supply-chain volatility, and currency headwinds are testing the resilience of businesses along Avenida Andrés Bello and beyond.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

From Street Food Cart to Tourism Powerhouse: How One Santiago Chef Is Redefining the City's Culinary Economy

Updated 9 h ago

From Street Food Cart to Tourism Powerhouse: How One Santiago Chef Is Redefining the City's Culinary Economy

As visitor numbers surge 23% year-over-year, a Lastarria-based entrepreneur's farm-to-table model is attracting international travellers and reshaping how Santiago markets its gastronomic identity.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Remote Work Revolution Reshaping Santiago's Job Market as Tech Talent Spreads Beyond Lastarria

Updated 32 min ago

Remote Work Revolution Reshaping Santiago's Job Market as Tech Talent Spreads Beyond Lastarria

As companies embrace hybrid models, Santiago's traditional employment geography is fracturing, opening opportunities in outer neighbourhoods while pressuring downtown office districts.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Santiago's Innovation District Boom Is Rewriting the Rules of Local Recruitment

Updated 33 min ago

Santiago's Innovation District Boom Is Rewriting the Rules of Local Recruitment

As tech hubs multiply across Lastarria and beyond, traditional career paths are collapsing and salaries are surging—but the talent war is leaving vast swaths of the city behind.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

What Santiago Residents Need to Know About the Shifting Job Market—and Your Wallet

Updated 9 h ago

What Santiago Residents Need to Know About the Shifting Job Market—and Your Wallet

As sectors transform and wage pressures mount, understanding where employment is heading matters more than ever for households navigating cost-of-living challenges.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

From a Lastarria Garage to Latin America's Next Unicorn: Meet the Founder Reshaping Santiago's Tech Scene

Updated 9 h ago

From a Lastarria Garage to Latin America's Next Unicorn: Meet the Founder Reshaping Santiago's Tech Scene

A homegrown fintech entrepreneur is proving that Santiago's innovation district rivals Silicon Valley—and attracting global venture capital in the process.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Why Your Daily Coffee Stop Matters More Than You Think: What Santiago Residents Should Know About the City's Micro-Business Revolution

Why Your Daily Coffee Stop Matters More Than You Think: What Santiago Residents Should Know About the City's Micro-Business Revolution

As independent cafés and street vendors reshape the local economy, understanding their struggles and strengths could change how you spend your money—and who thrives in your neighbourhood.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Reimagining Santiago's Office Future: How One Developer is Leading the Adaptive Reuse Movement

Updated 28 min ago

Reimagining Santiago's Office Future: How One Developer is Leading the Adaptive Reuse Movement

As demand for flexible workspace reshapes the commercial property sector, a local entrepreneur is transforming heritage buildings in Lastarria into thriving mixed-use hubs.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

As Global Tensions Spike, Santiago's Export Sector Braces for Turbulence

Updated 9 h ago

As Global Tensions Spike, Santiago's Export Sector Braces for Turbulence

Middle East instability, Venezuela's crisis, and U.S.-Iran standoffs are reshaping supply chains and hitting local businesses where it hurts most—the wallet.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Santiago's Retail and Hospitality Sector at Crossroads: Market Trends Every Business Must Navigate Now

Updated 9 h ago

Santiago's Retail and Hospitality Sector at Crossroads: Market Trends Every Business Must Navigate Now

Rising operational costs and shifting consumer behaviour are reshaping the city's food and hospitality landscape—here's what operators need to know heading into the second half of 2026.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Rising Living Costs Forcing Santiago's Top Talent to Seek Opportunities Abroad

Updated 30 min ago

Rising Living Costs Forcing Santiago's Top Talent to Seek Opportunities Abroad

As housing and essential expenses surge across the city's prime neighbourhoods, employers warn they're losing skilled workers to international markets.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026

Santiago's Tourism Boom Demands a Strategic Pivot: What Hospitality Businesses Must Do Now

Updated 9 h ago

Santiago's Tourism Boom Demands a Strategic Pivot: What Hospitality Businesses Must Do Now

As visitor numbers surge and travel patterns shift, Santiago's hotel, restaurant and retail sectors face both opportunity and pressure to adapt or risk losing market share.

By Santiago Business Desk · 30 June 2026