Mexico
Brazil soon to pass Mexico and Venezuela in oil output
In the exploration space, once again the power of incentives in action. Plus, Mexico is going down the latter side of Hubbert’s curve.
Brazil is self-sufficient in fuel. All this oil is a nice bonus, since currently, half of Brazilian cars run on flex-fuel ethanol technology and in 10 years, 75% of light vehicles will. When [...]
Congress may push India’s IT firms to Mexico with H-1B
ComputerWorld
As Indian firms fight the threat of H-1B restrictions, IT services companies might not leave their fate to politics. In an effort to reduce their need for visas, they may look to increase their presence south of the border.
Indian IT firms have boosted operations in Mexico in recent years to serve Latin American and U.S. [...]
With $2.6bn at stake in Mexico, India Inc swings into action
The Times of India
Indian Inc has begun taking measures to counter any possible impact on employees and operations from the outbreak that is rapidly spreading across nations. Some 15 Indian companies–from IT to pharmaceuticals to auto components–have delivery centres or manufacturing facilities in Mexico. The prominent names being Infosys, Wipro, Birla Carbon Black, Dr Reddy’s [...]
Why Go to Mexico?
Mexico as a nearshoring destination for manufacturing and IT companies.BusinessWeek
COSTS
The peso has dropped 41% vs. the dollar since August, making Mexican wages and rents more attractive compared with those in China, the U.S., or Canada.LOGISTICS
Mexican goods can reach U.S. cities in two days, vs. a month from China—a big factor as importers slash inventory costs [...]
Mexico the new dental destination
Some cash rich Indian hospital chain needs to consolidate these solo/duo dental practitioners South of the US border – and speed up regulatory compliance and obtain insurance company blessing for these procedures, after the necessary rebranding. Apollo, Fortis, Wockhardt anybody?!
A huge belt from Mexico to Central America and the Caribbean are ripe pickings. Indian [...]
Where India meets Mexico
DNA – Entertainment –
Tradition and modernity makes a beautiful blend in the 16 paintings by Delhi-based artist, Nitai Das who is currently exhibiting his collection at Jehangir Art Gallery.
In his artworks, done with oils and acrylics, Nitai has combined Indian traditional and Mexican folk art with a few contemporary touches. So, while the subjects [...]
LatAm to reach 388 mln mobile lines by end-2008
Telecompaper
Latin America will reach over 388 million mobile lines in service at the end of this year, accounting for 9.6 percent of the overall mobile lines in service worldwide, according to the Information Society index (ISI) established by consulting firm Everis. Brazil is expected to end the year with 143.2 million phones, Mexico with 76.9 [...]
Taco Bell in India?!
Selling Mexican food in India is a no-brainer. Last year, in Bangalore, I bought taco shells and stuffing imported from Sweden! Grupo Bimbo, where are you?
Mexican operators like Taco Inn, Coco Express, El Fogoncito and El Tizoncito should follow Taco Bell’s foodsteps. It is still early days.
Yum Brands Bets on Taco Bell To Win Over [...]
In food crisis, Mexican valley offers lessons
The Associated Press:
Even here in Mexico, in this vibrant wheat belt crisscrossed by tractors and crop dusters, farmers are in a daily struggle. Climate change is blamed for more frequent droughts, hotter temperatures and the spread of new plant diseases. The cost of fertilizers has tripled, and their overuse has depleted soils, spewed more [...]
Narayana Hrudayalaya plans health city in Mexico
Implementation of this ‘health city’ idea is long overdue. With 46 million Americans without health insurance, and increasing number of them retiring baby boomers with insufficient or no insurance coverage due to preexisting medical conditions, it is only logical that the medical tourism and overseas living trend will accelerate for older Americans in the years [...]
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