Connectivity & Cloud Infrastructure: Google says the Dominican Republic will be the hub of its “Americas Connect” plan, adding three new subsea cable systems (Alisios, Canoa, OlaLuz) plus a Firmina branch to boost redundancy and reliability for links between the Caribbean, South America, the U.S. and Europe. Tourism & Jobs: Asonahores reports that over 90% of hotel workers in the DR are Dominican, with tourism generating 800,000+ jobs and about RD$220 billion in local purchases in 2025. Industrial Property & Business Climate: ONAPI chief Salvador Ramos highlights growth in trademark and distinctive sign registrations (about 86,000, +11%) and rising renewals (+14%), alongside university partnerships and stronger enforcement of industrial property law. Elections Watch: The JCE warns the Cibao Economic Center over publishing an opinion poll outside the allowed electoral timeframe for 2028. Agribusiness: The DR hosts DominiCoco 2026, its first Coconut Summit, focused on irrigation, processing, marketing and investment across the coconut value chain. Regional Security: The DR joins a Panama forum to coordinate strategies against drug trafficking and transnational criminal organizations. Finance & Credit: The Association of Commercial Banks (ABA) points to 9.1% year-on-year private-sector credit growth by June, citing bank financing as a driver of recovery.