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Peru's traditional, non-traditional exports increased by 66.5% and 3.5% in January

Non-traditional exports registered 488 million dollars in the first month of the year.
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Lima, Mar. 13 (ANDINA).- Peru's traditional and non-traditional exports grew by 66.5 percent and 3.5 percent, respectively, in January this year compared to the similar month in 2009, the Central Bank of Peru reported Saturday.

 



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Promueven pisco y vino de provincias limeñas en Festival de la Vendimia en Barranca





Tia Maria copper mine to generate S/. 367 million in royalty revenue for Arequipa

Lima, Mar. 13 (ANDINA).- Southern Peru Copper Corporation is likely to generate 367 million soles (about 129 million dollars) in royalty revenue for Arequipa region, if the Tia Maria copper mining project in southern Peru goes ahead, Minister of Energy and Mines Pedro Sanchez said.

Peru International Reserves totaled US$ 35.4 billion by March 9

Lima, Mar. 13 (ANDINA).- Peru's Net International Reserves (NIR) amounted to US$ 35.4 billion by March 9, US$ 435 million more than February’s closing, the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCR) reported Saturday.


Some 98,000 air tickets sold under “Cusco Pone” campaign

Lima, Mar. 13 (ANDINA).- Some 98,000 air tickets to Cusco were purchased as part of “Cusco Pone” campaign launched to boost tourism in this region affected by heavy rains and river floods, Promperu’s Luis Miguel Champin said.

Applicants take entrance examination for admission to San Marcos University

Lima, Mar. 13 (ANDINA).- Thousands of applicants are taking the entrance examination for admission to the Major National University of San Marcos -the oldest officially established university of America- process in which 24,781 candidates apply for 4,537 vacancies.
Peru's Mochica erotic art exhibition opens in Paris

Lima, mar. 13 (ANDINA).- For the very first time, Peru's Mochica art exhibition opens in Paris at the anthropological Quai Branly museum running until May 23.
Peru Vice President Giampietri expressed condolences to Wicht's family

Lima, Mar. 13 (ANDINA).- Peruvian Vice-President Luis Giampietri expressed his condolences to family of Father Juan Julio Wicht, who died in diabetic coma and whose remains lie at the Nuestra Señora de Fátima church in Miraflores.
Peruvian pisco, wine to be promoted at Vintage Festival in Barranca

Lima, Mar. 13 (ANDINA).- Pisco and wine producers from Lima will feature their best production at the Vintage Festival 2010 to take place on Sunday in the Limean province of Barranca, north of Lima, and expected to arouse the attention of locals and tourists.




POLITICS

09:53 Peru Vice President Giampietri expressed condolences to Wicht's family
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13:00 President Garcia, Lima mayor inspect progress on bus system works

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BUSINESS

12:12 Tia Maria copper mine to generate S/. 367 million in royalty revenue for Arequipa
11:23 Peru's tax collection grew by 14.7% in February 2010
10:55 Peru's traditional, non-traditional exports increased by 66.5% and 3.5% in January

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NATION

12:25 Applicants take entrance examination for admission to San Marcos University
10:45 Peru's Mochica erotic art exhibition opens in Paris
07:40 Peruvian pisco, wine to be promoted at Vintage Festival in Barranca

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MISCELLANEOUS

09:36 Moby requests healthy food and a gym during his stay in Lima, Peru
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TOURISM & GASTRONOMY
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