DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic’s economy is showing strong momentum, with foreign direct investment (FDI) hitting US$2.89 billion in the first half of 2025, according to preliminary figures from the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD). This marks a significant 15.3% increase compared to the same period last year.

The robust performance has the Central Bank projecting that FDI will surpass US$4.7 billion by the end of the year, a result that underscores international investor confidence in the country. For the third consecutive year, the Dominican Republic has cemented its position as the top recipient of foreign investment in the region, a fact highlighted by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).

Sectoral analysis reveals that nearly half of the FDI inflows were concentrated in the tourism and energy sectors. The energy...