AI Adoption in Business: New ENAE 2025 data shows 35% of formal Dominican companies with internet access already use AI, led by larger firms (52%) and with mining/quarrying topping the list (45.7%); construction (39.1%) and manufacturing (38.1%) also show strong uptake. Tourism as an Economic Engine: Asonahores reports tourism generated US$21.62B in 2025 and contributed 15.9% of GDP (8.3% direct), supporting about 882,419 jobs and driving US$11.866B in foreign exchange plus US$1.288B in FDI. Trade & Investment Push: Dominican Week in France (Oct. 17–22) launches in Paris alongside SIAL, with B2B meetings and a ProDominicana pavilion to spotlight renewable energy, fintech, cybersecurity and food exports. Energy Storage Policy: Nepra approved making Battery Energy Storage Systems mandatory for wind/solar bidders in an upcoming 800MW auction, aiming to stabilize supply amid “duck curve” challenges. Legal/Contracts: The Dominican Republic won an international arbitration tied to a dismissed solid-waste garbage management concession, with the tribunal dismissing a French investor’s claims over US$100M. Health Progress: DR recorded zero malaria deaths in 2026 and an 82% drop in incidence, with transmission concentrated in rural, agricultural-linked areas. Mining M&A Watch: Industry analysis flags valuation gaps and execution risk as mining deal values rise faster than deal confidence, with buyers more selective on cash-flow timing. Tourism Safety & Litigation: A $100M lawsuit alleges “Survivor Greece” production negligence after a spearfishing accident in the Dominican Republic left contestant Stavros Floros with a severed leg.