Trump, Takaichi Seek New Trade, Security Opportunities to Counter China

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at U.S. efforts to diversify trade in Asia, Argentina’s surprise midterm election results, and Jamaica bracing for a Category 5 hurricane. A Budding Friendship This week is all about trade policy...

Week of October 19, 2025, Trade News

U.S. Launches Section 301 Investigation into China’s Phase One Trade Agreement Compliance On October 24, 2025, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced the launch of a Section 301 investigation into China’s implementation of its...

Up To 9h 35m: Air Astana’s Very Long Nonstop Airbus A321LR Flights To London Heathrow Explored

Your eyes did not deceive you. It is true: Air Astana's service from Almaty to London Heathrow is indeed timed up to 9h 35m. Thanks to additional fuel tanks on its Airbus A321LRs, which meant freight capacity was reduced, flights operate nonstop....

Dominican Republic closes Nalis’ Latin Night series

Features Grevic Alvarado 3 Hrs Ago The audience enjoys the screening of the film Hay un país en el mundo at the Pamella Benson Audio Visual Room at Nalis, Port of Spain on October 13. - Photos by Grevic Alvarado The atmosphere was festive and warm...

Dominican Republic and Paraguay move toward direct flights

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic is expanding its air connectivity in South America, with Paraguay aiming to soon offer direct flights between Asunción and Santo Domingo and Punta Cana. Paraguay’s Secretary of Tourism, Anguie Duarte de...

Dominican dental tourism sector pushes for export-ready business model

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic’s growing dental tourism segment is demanding a shift in focus from clinical excellence to business strategy to fully capitalize on its international potential. This was the central message delivered at the...

Dominican Republic launches first 600 MW renewable energy tender that mandates battery storage

In a significant move to modernize the national power grid, the Unified Council of Electricity Companies (CUED) has unveiled a public tender for up to 600 megawatts (MW) of new renewable energy generation. Marking a national first, the bidding...

Commercial sector urges adherence to building standards regardless of nationality

Santo Domingo.- Ten trade associations representing hundreds of companies in the formal commercial sector have issued a joint statement reaffirming their commitment to strict compliance with Dominican building regulations to ensure the structural...

Hurricane Melissa strengthens into Category 5; Trump predicts China trade deal

[CRAIG NIGRELLI] PRESIDENT TRUMP IN ASIA — DROOPING A BIG PREDICTION ON AIR FORCE ONE: A TRADE DEAL WITH CHINA… JUST DAYS AWAY. PLUS, AMERICAN WARSHIPS ON THE MOVE. TRUMP’S TOP ALLIES TALK LAND STRIKES. IS MADURO NEXT? AND MELISSA’S A MONSTER. THE...

Financing a Property in the Dominican Republic

The Reef Foreign investors seeking property in the Dominican Republic (DR) have access to a range of financing options from both local and international institutions. While cash purchases remain common, especially for lower-priced condominiums,...

Hurricane Melissa Jamaica Updates: Tourism Shutdowns and Economic Fallout Loom as Category 4 Storm Nears Landfall

Hurricane Melissa has strengthened into a powerful Category 4 storm in the Caribbean Sea, with maximum sustained winds of around 140 miles per hour (225 kilometres per hour). The National Hurricane Center (NHC) reports that the system is moving...

Singapore’s economy could reach $1.5 trillion by 2040, lift STI to 10,000, predicts DBS

SINGAPORE - The Straits Times Index (STI) rose over the week to close at just above 4,422 on Oct 24, after the launch of a DBS Bank report projecting that the blue-chip benchmark could reach 10,000 points by 2040 if growth continues to lift...

The Dominican Republic’s path to becoming the Caribbean’s leading private aviation hub

Las Vegas, USA— The Dominican Republic continues to take necessary steps toward becoming the leading hub for executive private aviation, which encompasses high-net-worth tourism. This was announced by the executive director of the Airport...

The eyes of the world are on the Dominican Republic: Why?

The president of the Official Chamber of Commerce of Spain in the Dominican Republic ( CAMACOESRD ), Francisco “Paco” Pérez, revealed this Wednesday that the eyes of the world are on this country. Pérez indicated that one of the main reasons is...

Spanish businessmen highlight the advantages and challenges of investing in the Dominican Republic.

The topic was addressed by executives from the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in the Dominican Republic (CAMACOESRD) and the Dominican Week in Spain (SEDE) platform during the Corripio Communications Group’s weekly luncheon. Representing the...

The best resorts for grandparents, parents, and kids to enjoy together

What makes a good resort for a multigenerational vacation? It starts with a location that’s relatively easy to get to and desirable to visit. Accommodations need to appeal to both parents traveling with young children or teenagers and grandparents...

Dominican Republic manufactures a future beyond tourism

The writer is DP World’s senior vice-president of Parks and Economic Zones Today, the Dominican Republic is best known as one of the Caribbean’s tourism hubs. In years past, its economic backbone was commodities like sugar, tobacco and coffee. But...

Montego Bay Becomes Key Hub as Liat Air Expands to Dominican Republic

Montego Bay is set to play a pivotal role in Caribbean air travel as Liat Air launches direct flights to two major destinations in the Dominican Republic: Santo Domingo and Punta Cana. Flights from Montego Bay to Santo Domingo are scheduled to...

Transcontinental Capital orders further floating power plant for Santo Domingo

Transcontinental Capital Corp. (Bermuda) has contracted ST Engineering’s Marine business and Siemens Energy to supply the barge-mounted floating SeaFloat power plant Estrella del Mar IV to the Dominican Republic. This will be based on the Estrella...

Dominican Republic’s international reserves drop by US$592.8 million in September

Santo Domingo.- The international reserves of the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD) fell by US$592.8 million between August and September 2025, declining from US$13,887.6 million to US$13,294.8 million, a 4.3% decrease, according to...