Fresh employment figures and capital flows reveal a city economy in transition, with tech and services booming while traditional sectors face headwinds.
Santiago's Lastarria and Bellavista hotels report record occupancy as international travelers seek stable Latin American destinations amid global instability.
From currency volatility to shifting Middle Eastern partnerships, local companies face both headwinds and unexpected opportunities as geopolitical tensions reshape global trade.
As remote work normalises and companies reassess their real estate needs, a wave of adaptive reuse projects is transforming underused commercial spaces across the capital's prime districts.
Employers across the capital are pulling back on recruitment as inflation, sector consolidation, and talent shortages create headwinds that threaten to derail economic momentum.
As visitor numbers surge 23% year-on-year, established hospitality players and new entrants are capitalizing on pent-up demand, though rising land costs threaten smaller competitors.
From Middle East tensions to African health crises, international instability is forcing local exporters and importers to rethink supply chains and pricing strategies.
As self-employment surges in neighbourhoods from Lastarria to Providencia, traditional job markets are being upended by a new class of small business owners competing fiercely for skilled workers.
María José Contreras is betting big on adaptive reuse and mixed-use spaces, transforming aging commercial properties into sought-after destinations for tech and creative firms.
As multinational corporations redirect trade routes away from traditional hubs, the capital's labour market is experiencing an unprecedented shift in demand for specialized talent.
A wave of bootstrapped startups in Lastarria and Providencia is creating unconventional career paths, forcing established firms to rethink how they attract and retain young workers.
As cloud kitchens and experiential dining concepts proliferate across Lastarria and the financial district, employers are competing fiercely for skilled workers—triggering wage inflation and forcing traditional venues to reimagine their operations.
