Confiep head says greater security will boost Peru’s economic activity

The head of Peru’s largest business organization, the private industry and business confederation Confiep, said Tuesday that improved security in the country would help boost economic activity, state news agency Andina reported. Humberto Speziani said that greater safety in Peru will allow firms to operate better, while consumers will be more open to make purchases, which would [...]

2008 APEC Senior Officials Meeting begins in Lima

Hundreds of delegates from 21 countries met in Lima today as part of the first Senior Officials Meeting, SOM I, which initiates meetings for the 2008 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum.