Brent falls 9.5% and WTI 3% amid pause in attacks between the US and Iran
Brent crude was trading this Monday at 87.57 dollars per barrel, 9.5% below last Friday’s close, while WTI oil fell more than 3% and…
UNDP highlights that the DR advanced in the SDGs despite the challenges of the first half of 2026
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) highlighted that the Dominican Republic, in a regional context marked by growing economic, social, climatic, and institutional challenges,…
Reformulated budget increases appropriations for 6 ministries and the National Treasury
The modification to the 2026 General State Budget, better known as the Reformulated Budget, increases expenditure appropriations by more than RD$40 billion for 7…
Government keeps fuel prices frozen
The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and MSMEs (MICM) reported that the prices of the main essential fuels will remain unchanged for the week of…
CONEP evaluates scope and effect of new United States tariffs
The National Council of Private Enterprise (CONEP) reported that it is monitoring the new tariff measures adopted by the United States Government, which are…
New U.S. tariff on DR threatens exports of electronic, medical devices and tobacco
Free trade zones dedicated to the production and export to the United States of electronic devices, medical devices and instruments, tobacco, and clothing are…
Government seeks to restrict imports of goods produced by forced labor
The Executive Branch issued Decree No. 502-26, which establishes the administrative procedure to prevent, identify, and restrict the importation of merchandise, products, and goods…
Dominican economy records 4.5% growth as of June
The figures for the Monthly Economic Activity Indicator (IMAE) corresponding to June 2026 reflected a year-on-year growth of 6.4%, the highest recorded so far…
Adozona and CNZFE promote Free Zones 4.0 from Unicaribe
The Dominican Association of Free Zones (Adozona) and the National Council of Export Free Zones (CNZFE) highlighted the importance of innovation, human talent training,…
DR resumes egg exports to Cuba with shipment of 3.9 million units
The Dominican Republic resumed egg exports to Cuba this Wednesday, after shipments had remained suspended due to logistical difficulties caused by the United States…