Gen Z communicates differently in the workplace, but older colleagues can still decode them
Gen Z workers don’t communicate better or worse than previous generations, but they learned to do so under very different circumstances.
Global Patent Filings Rise on Digital and Semiconductor Surge — South America Watches from the Sidelines
International patent applications filed through WIPO's Patent Cooperation Treaty rose 0.7% in 2025 to 275,900 filings, driven by strong growth in digital communication and semiconductor technologies. The figures highlight a widening gap as South American innovators remain largely absent from the fields powering global IP growth.
Intellectual Property in Sports Is Booming — and South America Has a Stake in the Game
A new WIPO report released on World IP Day 2026 reveals that sports-related patents, trademarks, and designs are all growing at rates well above global averages. For South America, the findings highlight a continent-wide commercial opportunity that extends far beyond football.
GenAI Patent Surge: What the Global Race Means for South America's Innovation Ambitions
The World Intellectual Property Organization reports that more generative AI patents were published in 2024 and 2025 combined than in the entire preceding decade, with China and the United States leading a rapidly accelerating global race. South American nations watching the patent landscape face a field now dominated by large multinationals spanning finance, telecoms, and infrastructure — not just technology firms.
Honduras Positions Itself as a Growing Hub for Regional Investment
Honduras has been advancing a series of economic and regulatory measures aimed at attracting foreign investment and strengthening its role in Central American trade. The country's strategic location, combined with ongoing infrastructure development, has drawn increased attention from regional and international business communities.
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Gen Z communicates differently in the workplace, but older colleagues can still decode them
Gen Z workers don’t communicate better or worse than previous generations, but they learned to do so under very different circumstances.…
Latin America's Renewable Energy Sector Emerges as a Catalyst for Regional Economic Growth
Across South America, the expansion of solar, wind, and hydroelectric infrastructure is generating a broad range of commercial opportunities beyond en…
Guyana Channels Oil Revenues Into Roads, Power, and Infrastructure Renewal
Guyana has accelerated investments across its energy and infrastructure sectors as revenues from offshore oil production continue to grow. The government has directed substantial funds toward road construction, electrici…
Intellectual Property in Sports Is Booming — and South America Has a Stake in the Game
A new WIPO report released on World IP Day 2026 reveals that sports-related patents, trademarks, and designs are all growing at rates well above globa…
Bolivia Strengthens Regional Trade Ties Across South American Bloc
Bolivia has been actively broadening its commercial relationships with neighboring South American economies, deepening integration within regional tra…

Mexico Strengthens Commercial Ties Throughout the Western Hemisphere
Mexico has been advancing a series of trade initiatives designed to deepen economic relationships with nations across North, Central, and South America. These efforts reflect a broader strategy to diversify trade partner…
Global Patent Filings Rise on Digital and Semiconductor Surge — South America Watches from the Sidelines
International patent applications filed through WIPO's Patent Cooperation Treaty rose 0.7% in 2025 to 275,900 filings, driven by strong growth in digi…
Oil Wealth and Foreign Investment Drive Guyana's Rapid Economic Ascent
Guyana has emerged as one of the hemisphere's most closely watched economies following the large-scale development of its offshore oil reserves. The c…
Digital Commerce Reshapes Retail Landscape Across South America
Online shopping adoption has expanded rapidly across South American markets, driven by rising smartphone penetration and improving logistics infrastructure. Countries including Brazil, Colombia, and Argentina have emerge…

Capital Flows Into South America as Investors Target Energy, Tech, and Agriculture
Several South American economies have recorded notable increases in foreign direct investment, driven by demand for natural resources, expanding digit…
Bolivia's Informal and Micro-Enterprise Sector Expands Amid Shifting Economic Conditions
Small and micro-enterprises across Bolivia have registered measurable growth in recent periods, driven by urban entrepreneurship, rural market activit…




