As younger shoppers demand experiences over transactions, the city's iconic neighbourhood markets are blending old-world charm with digital innovation to stay relevant.
City officials outline aggressive timeline for digital infrastructure overhaul, signaling shift toward data-driven governance and real-time urban management.
From Lastarria's converted colonial mansions to cutting-edge venture studios, the city's startup scene has cracked a code that Silicon Valley still struggles with: deep community roots paired with genuine international ambition.
The city's unique blend of climate urgency, mining heritage, and venture capital density is creating a distinctive innovation model that's catching international attention.
As startups flourish in Lastarria and investment capital flows, the city's rapid digital transformation raises urgent questions about labour practices, data security, and who actually benefits.
As the city solidifies its position as a regional tech hub, a new wave of financial products promises to reshape how Chileans bank, invest, and transact.
As city officials champion green initiatives, those living on the front lines of pollution and waste say the promises aren't matching the reality on the ground.
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.
As middle-market venues struggle, upscale dining and experiential hospitality are thriving in Santiago's business districts, with entrepreneurs capitalizing on shifting consumer priorities.
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.
Geopolitical tensions and economic volatility are forcing local founders in Lastarria and beyond to rethink funding strategies and geographic diversification.
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.
City administrators, urban planners and housing advocates offer sharply divergent views on whether transit investment or rent controls should take priority in addressing the capital's affordability emergency.
