Use of checks at banks fell by half in a decade
Economy April 17, 2024 | 4:56 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Association of Multiple Banks of the Dominican Republic (ABA) announced on Wednesday a significant decline in check transactions within the Dominican banking syste[...]Spanish business delegation explores investment opportunities in the Dominican Republic
Economy April 16, 2024 | 1:40 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Embassy of the Dominican Republic in the Kingdom of Spain has announced the imminent arrival of a delegation of Spanish businessmen who will be exploring investmen[...]Dominican coffee exports reached US$75 million between 2020-2023
Economy April 15, 2024 | 11:19 am
Chicago, US.- During the 'Specialty Coffee Expo 2024', Biviana Riveiro, Executive Director of the Export and Investment Center of the Dominican Republic (ProDominicana), disclosed tha[...]How does the Dominican Republic find National Coffee Day?
Economy April 14, 2024 | 12:30 pm
Santo Domingo — The director of the Dominican Coffee Institute (INDOCAFE), Leonidas Batista, reported that 49.3 million coffee plants have been planted in this administration, 18.43[...]Consumers between the ages of 50 and 70, an unexplored engine in Latin American economies
Economy April 14, 2024 | 12:00 pm
Boston— For the first time in the region, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has analyzed the trends and behaviors of mature consumers, defined as those between the ages of 50 and 70. Th[...]Retailers reveal increases on some dairy products
Economy April 14, 2024 | 10:00 am
Santo Domingo - Between February and March, dairy products such as milk and cheese rose from RD$5 to RD$10, which, according to several merchants in different sectors of the National [...]Expo Construcción Puerto Plata fosters business opportunities
Economy April 14, 2024 | 9:09 am
Puerto Plata.- The fourth edition of the Expo Construcción Puerto Plata kicked off on Friday at the Blue Jack Tar Convention Center in Playa Dorada. Professionals and over fifty bran[...]Nearly half of all Dominican Republic vehicles are more than 17 years old
Economy April 13, 2024 | 11:33 am
According to the DGII, the total number of vehicles registered in the fleet amounted to 5,810,888 by 2023. The Dominican vehicle fleet is obsolete, as 49.6% is more than 17 years old, of which 37.1[...]Proconsumidor says it will analyze rice samples
Economy April 13, 2024 | 11:00 am
Santiago De Los Caballeros - Given the complaints about the alleged contamination with heavy metals of a large part of the rice consumed by the population, the National Institute for [...]Promipyme injects RD$54.6 million into San Pedro de Macorís economy
Economy April 11, 2024 | 9:24 am
Santo Domingo.- The National Council for the Promotion and Support of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (Promipyme) has announced the disbursement of RD$54.6 million in loans to 28[...]ASIEX: catalyzing foreign direct investment
Economy April 11, 2024 | 8:18 am
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Association of Foreign Investment Companies (ASIEX) convened the inaugural session of the diplomatic roundtable, an innovative platform designed to fos[...]Dominican National Treasurer’s disbursements in 2023
Economy April 9, 2024 | 4:15 pm
Santo Domingo.- In a press release, the National Treasurer announced that in 2023, it disbursed over 208 billion pesos to suppliers and contractors of the Dominican State. National[...]Warns electricity grid stability must be maintained while migrating to renewables
Economy April 7, 2024 | 1:17 pm
Santo Domingo - Federico Martinez, an expert and consultant in the electricity sector, said that limiting the penetration of intermittent energy (solar and wind) is [...]The benefits of protecting beaches from erosion
Economy April 7, 2024 | 12:40 pm
Santo Domingo - The Sustainable Coastal Management Program (Beaches) and the "Dominican Republic 30×30" program will change how we manage the country's coastal zone. Just as we we[...]Why is recycling imperative in the country?
Economy April 7, 2024 | 11:04 am
Santo Domingo - For the Dominican Republic, it is more urgent than for many other countries to implement the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) project, which involves a total inve[...]Skyhigh plans to connect Miami with Puerto Plata
Economy April 6, 2024 | 11:52 am
Miami, Florida—During the trade show, the possibility of connecting Miami and Puerto Plata with a direct flight was raised. Skyhigh Dominicana Airline plans to open a new flight [...]Banreservas opens credit line for exporters to Miami
Economy April 6, 2024 | 11:40 am
Miami, Florida - The Banco de Reservas made available an initial credit portfolio of US$3 million for Dominicans seeking to export from the Dominican Republic to Miami, considered the[...]NUVI introduces ‘Collaborate’ campaign to advance circular economy
Economy April 5, 2024 | 3:02 pm
Santo Domingo.- The NGO New Life for Waste (NUVI) unveiled its "Collaborate" campaign, aimed at fostering collaboration, transformation, and positive environmental impact through the [...]Salary dynamics: the impact of Haitian immigration on Dominican Republic
Economy April 4, 2024 | 9:56 am
Santo Domingo.- Leaders of union centers and politicians in the Dominican Republic have underscored the economic challenge posed by the influx of Haitian nationals into Dominican terr[...]Seguros Reservas celebrates 22 years of achievements
Economy April 1, 2024 | 4:07 pm