AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTelecom Competition Boost: Indotel awarded radio spectrum to Viettel and Claro Dominicana, paving the way for Viettel to enter the market as a new operator and intensify competition, with spectrum allocations tied to 20-year and remaining concession terms. Trade & FX Watch: Dominican foreign trade grew in the first seven months, reaching US$28.196B (+12.5% exports, +8% imports), while the Central Bank set Thursday reference rates for the dollar (57.25 buy / 59.70 sell) and euro (65.63 buy / 69.77 sell). Human Rights & Sugar Scrutiny: A watchdog report says forced labor persists on Dominican sugarcane plantations linked to Central Romana, renewing calls for a U.S. import ban and triggering questions from U.S. lawmakers about why a prior ban was lifted. Cruise & Tourism Demand: Cruise activity is set to rise as St. Kitts welcomes major ships that include stops in the Dominican Republic, supporting local taxi, tour, and vendor businesses. Media & Entertainment Investment: Prime Video announced a $2B+ plan for Latin America (2027-2030) and said Dominican Republic customers will later this year be able to subscribe to third-party streaming services directly in-app. Sports Business: Apollo Maritime Services named José Negron to lead ports and destinations development, drawing on 30+ years in cruise port projects across the Caribbean including the Dominican Republic.
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