Dominican Republic Negotiates to Soften a New 12.5% US Tariff
A 12.5% US tariff on Dominican goods hits July 24 over forced-labor ban failures. Minister Bisonó is negotiating to lower...
July 24, 2026Section
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Dominican Republic’s Economy Grows 6.4% in June, Its Best Month
Dominican Republic economy grew 6.4% in June, its strongest month of 2026, as construction jumped 14.9% and mining rose 18.1%...
July 24, 2026
Dominican Republic GDP Growth Doubles in 2026
Dominican Republic GDP growth of about 4.1% in early 2026 roughly doubles recent years, as a supplementary budget lifts public...
July 21, 2026
Construexpo 2026 Pushes Digital Overhaul for Dominican Builders
Construexpo 2026 launches in Punta Cana with 48+ exhibitors as Minister Bisonó unveils a digital Single Window for Construction and...
July 19, 2026
Hilton and Blu Terrenas Reshape Samaná’s Luxury Coastline in Dominican Republic
Hilton’s Blu Terrenas breaks ground in Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic, with a 2028 Curio resort, 2,500 residential units, and over...
July 18, 2026
Dominican Senate Raises Corporate Tax to 30% for Large Firms
Dominican Republic raises corporate income tax to 30% for firms earning over DOP 1 billion annually. Temporary hike targets tax...
July 16, 2026
Dominican Republic Is First in Caribbean to Mine Visa Data for Tourism
The Dominican Republic has become the first Caribbean country to sign a Visa deal using card-spending data to sharpen how...
July 13, 2026
The Dominican Republic Just Sold Its First Green Bond
The Dominican Republic has sold its first green bond, raising 750 million dollars at a lower rate than usual, as...
July 8, 2026
The Dominican Republic Has Six Months to Prove Its Guyana Oil Bet
The Dominican Republic won a free 10 percent stake in a Guyana oil block, but now has six months to...
July 7, 2026