Korea firm eyes US$30.0M to build electric vehicle charging stations
Economy November 30, 2017 | 8:13 pm
Santo Domingo.- The company Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) on Thurs. said it will promote the construction of electric vehicle charging stations (EV) in the Dominican Republic at a cost of[...]Erosion, 60-meter violation menace east coast beaches: study
Economy November 30, 2017 | 2:11 pm
Santo Domingo.- Santo Domingo State University (UASD) and University of Puerto Rico (UPR) researchers are concerned with the findings of a study on the country's east coast beaches, subjected to con[...]19 lawmakers oppose all mining in major river’s watershed
Economy November 30, 2017 | 12:42 pm
Santo Domingo.- 19 lawmakers from the South region on Wed. said they're opposed to any type of mining in the south Yaque river's watershed , for which the Chamber of Deputies met to discuss a resoluti[...]Dominican Republic 2017 exports on track to US$10.0B+
Economy November 30, 2017 | 11:52 am
Santo Domingo.- Exports in 2017 are on track to exceed US$10.0 billion, Dominican Exporters Association (Adoexpo) president Álvaro Sousa Sevilla affirmed Wed. "Tentatively, we're surmising the dat[...]Customs rolls back holiday tax break for Dominicans abroad
Economy November 29, 2017 | 7:26 pm
Santo Domingo.- Customs on Wed. said it reduced its traditional Christmas tax break provided annually so Dominicans living abroad can bring gifts free of customs duties. Customs tweeted that the Ch[...]Dominican Exporters’ kudos to Excellence
Economy November 29, 2017 | 7:05 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Exporters Association (ADOEXPO) Tues. night recognized six areas with its sector most outstanding companies of 2017, during the 31st annual Dominican Export Excellence Aw[...]Germans tout renewables, energy efficiency products
Economy November 29, 2017 | 1:00 pm
Santo Domingo.- Seven German business leaders visit the Dominican Republic to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency products in the local market. "This activity aims to present innovative [...]Innovation the focus at LatAm-Caribbean conclave
Economy November 28, 2017 | 3:02 pm
Caracas.- Representatives from 26 Member States will meet from 28 to 30 November in Caracas, Venezuela, for the XLIII Regular Meeting of the Latin American Council of the Latin American and Caribbean [...]El Salvador launches country brand in Dominican capital
Economy November 28, 2017 | 1:07 pm
Santo Domingo.- El Salvador diplomatic and consular representatives with the support of El Salvador's Export and Investment Promotion Agency (PROESA) in Santo Domingo on Mon. launched its country br[...]Seminar to debate future of mining in Dominican territory
Economy November 28, 2017 | 12:36 pm
Santo Domingo, RD.- "The future of mining in the Dominican Republic" is the title of the seminar where private and government sector representatives will debate in four panels on Dec. 5, in the Sherat[...]Jamaica, Dominican leaders agree to bolster trade, investment
Economy November 28, 2017 | 12:07 pm
Kingston.-President Danilo Median and Jamaica Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, on Mon. agreed to bolster trade and investment between the two countries, to create more opportunities, jobs and income in[...]Promoters eye sale of any fuel in all stations, but sector opposes
Economy November 27, 2017 | 8:01 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Fuel Industry Companies Association (ADEIC) and Giuliani Security & Safety Company, will hold the first forum to discuss the feasibility of selling all types of fue[...]Dominican leader in Kingston for talks on tourism
Economy November 27, 2017 | 7:33 pm
Kingston.- President Danilo Medina on Mon. visited Prime minister Andrew Holness at the latter's office. After exchanging gifts both leaders spoke of the friendship between former Dominican preside[...]Popular bank’s auto fair offers 6.50% fixed rate
Economy November 27, 2017 | 6:55 pm
Santo Domingo.- Banco Popular on Mon. announced its 22nd annual Autoferia (auto fair) with fixed rates from 6.50% to 6 months; 7.50% a year; 8.90% to three and 9.90% to five years. It says the fair[...]Indonesia’s forests still under threat from palm oil industry, new research shows
Economy November 27, 2017 | 4:02 pm
Nusa Dua, Bali.– As the industry gathers in Bali for the annual Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil conference, a new report by Greenpeace International reveals that suppliers to the world’s bigg[...]Dealers hail import ban on flood-damaged vehicles
Economy November 27, 2017 | 1:26 pm
Santo Domingo.- The country's authorized auto dealers grouped in Acofave on Sat. hailed Customs' warning to used vehicle importers on the ban on cars declared salvage, or total loss in other countries[...]Tourist arrivals top 4.4M in first 10 months, a 4.5% growth
Economy November 27, 2017 | 12:55 pm
Santo Domingo.- The arrival of non-resident foreigners during the January-October period exceeded 4.4 million, a 4.5% growth and 192,271 additional tourists in the first 10 months this year. The Ce[...]Dominican Republic, Jamaica leaders meet to talk tourism
Economy November 27, 2017 | 11:59 am
Santo Domingo.- President Danilo Medina will travel Monday morning on an official visit to Jamaica, with a broad agenda within the Conference on Employment and Inclusive Growth: Partnerships for Susta[...]NGO to blow up a house to promote low-cost homes
Economy November 24, 2017 | 7:00 pm
Santo Domingo.- The foundation Futuro Cierto will dynamite a house in the capital's Plaza de la Bandera on Dec. 13, to promote its housing construction program for low-income people. "The idea is[...]Undertaker again offers Black Friday deal for eternal sleep
Economy November 24, 2017 | 3:29 pm
El Seibo, Dominican Republic.- For a second year the funeral home owned by Francisco Álvarez (Kikito) in this remote town is running catchy radio and TV ads, which piqued curiosity locally and abroad[...]