AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTourism Momentum: The Dominican Republic logged a record 7.7 million visitors in the first seven months of 2026, up 7% year-on-year, with July alone hitting 1.08 million arrivals as air and cruise travel keep pushing growth. Regional Trade Push: The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) met the Dominican ambassador to the UAE to expand bilateral trade ties and encourage direct business partnerships. Ethical AI Governance: Santo Domingo hosted a regional summit that adopted the “Declaration of Santo Domingo” and a 2026-2027 roadmap to advance responsible, human-centered AI policy across Latin America and the Caribbean. Finance & Banking: Banco Caribe’s outlook was upgraded to “Positive” by Feller Rate, reaffirming its “A-” solvency rating. Renewables & Energy Tech: RAAS Solar launched Tesla Solar Roof in the DR, while DP World expanded port electrification in Chile—both signals of continued investment in cleaner infrastructure. Work & Wages: Formal employment fell slightly in 2024 to 881,265 workers, but average monthly salaries rose, with mining and electricity among the top pay sectors. Business Climate: ANEIH opened entries for the National Quality Award for the Private Sector, aiming to reward competitiveness, innovation, and sustainable management.
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