Dominican Republic’s agro ready for Russia market

Moscow.-  Russia’s and Dominican Republic’s Agriculture ministries will sign an agreement to approve sanitary practices that will make it easier for agro and livestock products of the Caribbean country to enter the Russian market. Agriculture minister Osmar Benítez, who heads the delegation together with a group of Dominican exporters, provided the information upon concluding his…

Why invest in the Dominican Republic?

“The Dominican Republic has it all,” is a slogan used by the Dominican State to sell the kindness and benefits of the Dominican brand, and as a foreigner, I affirm that these words carry more meaning than imagined. To describe this beautiful island, you must start with the people. Positively cheerful, joy is present in…

Opening of bilateral relations with China promises positive impact on the economy of the Dominican Republic

Many unknowns come with the implementation of this year’s diplomatic relations between the People’s Republic of China and the Dominican Republic. One thing is for sure, the country expects that these relations will help the steady economic growth that has been generated over recent years in the Dominican Republic. The opening of embassies in both…

Biggest Dominican bank gets kudos for health tourism

Santo Domingo.- The Banco Popular Dominicano was recognized for its financial support to develop Dominican Republic’s health tourism, as part of the inaugural of its 4th International Health Tourism Congress, hosted by the Dominican Health Tourism Association (ADTS). Business and Investment Business executive vice president Juan Lehoux received the award on behalf of the Popular.…

Energy crunch won’t harm economy: top official

Santo Domingo.- Economy minister, Isidoro Santana, said Thurs. that the energy crisis has forced the Govt. to buy electricity at a high cost, which means an “additional burden” for the Dominican Republic. He noted however that the situation will not affect the country’s economy. “I do not believe that this affects the Gross Domestic Product.”…