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Central Bank reports that foreign investment is up: US$2.89 billion in first half of 2025

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 …

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The World Bank appoints Carolina Rendón as Representative for the Dominican Republic

Peruvian lawyer Carolina Rendón will be the new World Bank resident representative for the Dominican Republic, succeeding Mexican Alexandria Valerio who held the position for the past five years. Most recently, she has held the position of World Bank Resident Representative in Uruguay. Based in Santo Domingo, Rendón will lead the dialogue with representatives from …

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Las Américas International Airport is using an alternate runway

Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) has activated an alternate runway to handle the arrival and departure of international, cargo, and domestic flights, Diógenes Tejada reports for Hoy. This measure was implemented to allow for maintenance work on the airport’s main runway, the 17-35. According to Aeropuertos Dominicanos Siglo XXI (Aerodom), the company managing the airport, …

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Hyatt Hotels’ Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort opens in northern Punta Cana

Hyatt is promoting its new adults-only all-inclusive haven, part of Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection portfolio, the Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort that formally opened on 1 August 2025 in the newly developed Miches area. The hotel is about an hour and a half drive north from the Punta Cana International Airport. Tucked along the untouched shoreline of …

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Coming 1 September 2025: Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa

With a planned opening of 1 September 2025, Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa will offer a parallel experience designed for families and multigenerational travelers, and ideal for destination weddings. With 500 suites, a waterpark, Explorer’s Club for Kids, Core Zone Teen Club, ten restaurants and seven bars, this new resort will provide inclusive amenities …

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Renovated Duarte Park and Las Mercedes Street in the Colonial City

Tourism Minister David Collado officially inaugurated the newly renovated Juan Pablo Duarte Park and reopened the meticulously restored Las Mercedes Street on Wednesday, 30 July 2025 in the historic center of Santo Domingo. The extensive restoration efforts of the two prioritized streets fall under the “Integral Program for the Touristic and Urban Development of the …

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