Luxury & Tourism Branding: Casa de Campo Resort & Villas just wrapped its first Casa de Campo Fashion Week, turning La Romana into a Caribbean fashion hub with runway shows, designer talks, wellness programming, and an international lineup including Custo Barcelona and Dominican creators. Tourism Demand & Capacity: Tourism Minister David Collado says the DR is pushing air connectivity and hotel growth, citing 100,000+ extra airline seats from Canada and the need for about 30,000 new rooms (with 16,000 under construction). Business & Trade Diplomacy: The DR concluded its Dominican Week in Europe (Belgium/Netherlands), advancing ties on investment, exports, the blue economy, energy transition, and agriculture/food security partnerships. Cost of Living Watch: The Central Bank confirmed annualized inflation at 5.35%, with May CPI up 0.31% as staples eased but gasoline rose. Identity & Tech Modernization: The new Dominican national ID was named Best Identity Document 2026 in Latin America, highlighting security features and local tech participation. Environment vs. Mining Claims: Docalsa defended its remediation plan, stressing restoration and revegetation (not new extraction) under Ministry of Environment oversight. Local Governance Pressure: Tireo community leaders protested at the Presidential Palace over unfulfilled 2022 infrastructure promises affecting roads and basic services. Export Competitiveness (Women): NEPC says the WEIDE Fund is training women entrepreneurs to boost digital trade and export readiness, with the DR named among pilot countries. Industrial Security & Automation: Rockwell Automation expanded SecureOT cybersecurity offerings, targeting manufacturers needing faster OT risk management.