AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLogistics & Industry: DP World and the Dominican government confirmed an extra US$100 million to expand logistics and warehousing at the DP World Free Trade Zone in Caucedo, building on a prior US$760 million commitment to boost port-linked capacity and integrate port, free zone and logistics services. Trade & Partnerships: The Dominican Republic and Suriname signed agreements to deepen cooperation in tourism, agriculture, trade, education and air connectivity, including visa-free entry for Dominican travelers holding valid U.S. or Schengen visas. Tourism & Economy: The Central Bank reported the hotels, bars and restaurants sector grew 5.9% in the first four months of 2026, while air arrivals hit a milestone with 900,000+ passengers in a single month for the first time. Energy: A U.S. delegation visited AES Dominicana at the LNG complex in Boca Chica to review operations and highlight the Dominican Republic’s growing LNG imports and energy security role. Finance & Policy: The BCRD kept its reference interest rate at 5.25%, citing inflation pressures tied to international oil prices and reaffirming medium-term inflation expectations. Health Tech: C2N Diagnostics and SouthGenetics announced a regional rollout of blood tests for Alzheimer’s amyloid pathology, starting with Dominican Republic among initial markets.
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