The country’s banking system is mimicking the economy: growing and becoming more sophisticated.
Category: Regions
The Local Latin Leader
Banco Itaú consistently makes more money than any other domestically owned bank in Latin American , and is ready and able to resist the advance of US and European players.
Connecting the region
Tricom, probably the Dominican Republic’s best-known company, is betting on a successful expansion into Central America.
Dauhajre on ratings
Dr. Andrés Dauhajre “I don’t understand the reasons. The Dominican Republic has better macroeconomic indicators and a better record than Costa Rica. Just compare both countries’ […]
Globalization Gets A Presidential Push
Mexico’s former head of state, Ernesto Zedillo, is fashioning a post-presidential career as an advocate for globalization, international development and social justice.
Life beyond the beach
Sun and sand will always be a winning combination for holidaymakers. But can the Dominican Republic improve its prospects by diversifying to attract the world’s high rollers?
Light on the Horizon
Power outages have long been a normal feature of life for the Dominican Republic. But fresh investment and the unraveling of longstanding disputes may offer relief to consumers
Reliance on remittances
Forty-one Dominicans have been reported killed or missing in September’s terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. But the uncertainty goes on for millions more. In common with many small […]
Renewed reforms, Continued growth
For the Dominican Republic’s economy to keep humming, the government must continue upgrading its fiscal and tax regulations rather than become complacent because of past successes.
Support for high technology
Danilo Del Rosario As part of its efforts to attract more hi-tech business, the Mejía administration has continued to support a ‘cyberpark’ project outside Santo Domingo […]
