AGP Executive Report

Logistics Boost: DP World and the Dominican Republic government are adding US$100M to expand warehousing and logistics at the Caucedo Free Trade Zone, building on a prior US$760M deal to better integrate port, free zone, and temperature-controlled storage for regional trade. Health Tech Access: C2N Diagnostics and SouthGenetics plan to expand access to Precivity® blood tests for Alzheimer’s amyloid assessment across Latin America and the Caribbean, with Dominican Republic included in the initial rollout. Public Policy Lab: IDEICE sent a delegation to the University of Chicago to explore creating a public policy laboratory in the Dominican Republic, focused on applied research and evidence-based decision-making. Energy Watch: President Luis Abinader and electricity sector officials discussed plans to improve power supply through 2032, including tenders aimed at adding 2,000 MW as demand sits around 4,300 MW. Tourism Spotlight: The Dominican Republic is competing in the Wave Awards 2026 for top Caribbean destination visitor satisfaction, with multiple major hotel brands nominated.

Health & Policy: A new academic study says Dominican private ARS insurers captured RD$87.65B in profits and admin costs from 2007–2025, arguing the money drained resources from the Family Health Insurance system and left public hospitals and medicines underfunded. Biotech & Diagnostics: C2N Diagnostics and SouthGenetics plan to expand access to Precivity® blood tests for Alzheimer’s amyloid assessment across Latin America and the Caribbean, with initial rollout including the Dominican Republic. Logistics & Industry: DP World and the Dominican government confirmed an extra US$100M to expand the Caucedo Free Trade Zone’s warehousing and logistics capacity, building on a prior US$760M plan. Education Research: IDEICE met with University of Chicago specialists to explore a Dominican “public policy laboratory” focused on applied research and evidence-based decision-making. Tech & Telecom: Reports say Viettel is preparing a US$560M push to launch a new operator in the Dominican Republic, targeting mobile, broadband, and e-wallet services before moving into cloud and cybersecurity. Digital Security: A regional fraud trends report flags rising digital fraud complexity in Africa, driven by generative AI—useful context for Dominican financial and consumer protection efforts.

Logistics & Trade: DP World and the Dominican government confirmed an extra US$100 million to expand logistics and warehousing at the Caucedo Free Trade Zone, building on a prior US$760 million plan to grow port-linked capacity and jobs. Public Policy Research: IDEICE sent a delegation to the University of Chicago to explore creating a Dominican “public policy laboratory” focused on applied research and evidence-based decision-making. Energy Sector Update: President Luis Abinader and electricity sector chief Celso Marranzini Perez discussed grid improvements and tenders aimed at adding major generation capacity through 2032. Telecom & Connectivity (Regional): A separate report says Viettel is planning a US$560m investment to launch a new operator in the Dominican Republic, with expansion into broadband and digital services. Tech & Business (Global, DR footprint): Ticketplus filed for a U.S. IPO on Nasdaq, highlighting its Latin America platform that includes operations in the Dominican Republic. AI & Media (DR-linked): Instagram is rolling out Instants, a disappearing-photo feature tested in multiple countries including the Dominican Republic.

Telecom Expansion: Viettel says it will invest $560m to launch a new operator in the Dominican Republic (its fourth in the Caribbean), starting with mobile, fixed broadband and e-wallets before moving into datacentres, cloud and cybersecurity. Local Tech & Services: The Dominican Republic is rolling out electronic passport services at Punto GOB Santiago, a push toward more digital public services. Nuclear & Space Policy: A Dominican Republic delegation is set to join a civil nuclear energy and small modular reactor regional workshop in Buenos Aires, with discussions also touching space security and responsible tech use. Workforce for Tourism & Food: INFOTEP and Asonahores are discussing a strategic alliance to modernize training for tourism and gastronomy, including pilot training centers, instructor retraining with industry input, and a job placement platform. Environmental Tech for Tourism: Eco-Bahia Foundation showcased its Cayo Levantado restoration work, highlighting native plant recovery and more sustainable, less water-intensive landscaping. Digital Law: Communicator Tamara Martínez was sentenced to three months for defamation and slander tied to content shared via digital platforms under high-technology crimes law. Ecosystem & Biodiversity: The Eco-Bahia project also drew attention at an international botanical congress, linking scientific restoration with sustainable tourism. Mining Update (DR): GoldQuest reported new high-grade polymetallic VMS assay results at its Cachimbo target in the Dominican Republic, supporting continued drilling along trend. Connectivity & Planning: While not DR-specific, a related broadband planning push in the region underscores how governments are preparing “shovel-ready” connectivity projects for underserved communities.

Digital Passports: The Dominican Republic rolled out electronic passport services at Punto GOB Santiago, a step toward faster, more secure travel documents. Telecom Investment: Viettel announced plans to invest $560m to launch a new operator in the Dominican Republic, aiming to expand mobile, fixed broadband, and e-wallet services before moving into datacentres, cloud, and cybersecurity. Nuclear & Space Security: A U.S. State Department official visited Buenos Aires for a regional workshop on responsible small modular reactor tech, with the Dominican Republic among participating countries. AI & Media Law: A Dominican court sentenced communicator Tamara Martínez to three months for defamation and slander under high-technology crimes law, highlighting how digital speech is being handled in the courts. Tourism Skills: INFOTEP and Asonahores began talks to build a strategic alliance to modernize workforce training for tourism and gastronomy, including pilot training centers and a possible job placement platform. Environment & Restoration: Eco-Bahia Foundation showcased its Cayo Levantado restoration work, presenting biodiversity recovery as a model for sustainable tourism. Mining Update: GoldQuest reported new high-grade polymetallic VMS assay results at its Cachimbo target in the Dominican Republic. Tech in Social Media: Instagram launched “Instants,” a disappearing-photo feature tested in multiple countries including the Dominican Republic.

Mental Health & Nature Science: Researchers say 20 minutes in nature is the minimum to feel calmer, with the “20-5-3” plan (20 minutes in green space three times a week, 5 hours in semi-wild once a month, and 3 days off-grid yearly). If you can’t go outdoors, indoor plants may still help. Local Economy & Tech Costs: The Central Bank reported the dollar at RD$57.83 (buy) and RD$58.70 (sell) as of May 29, a move that can shift import and fuel prices while affecting remittances. Telecom Investment: Viettel plans to invest US$560m to launch a new operator in the Dominican Republic, targeting mobile, fixed broadband, e-wallets first, then datacentres, cloud, and cybersecurity. Digital Travel Tech: Instagram is rolling out “Instants,” a disappearing-photo feature tested in places including the Dominican Republic. Education & Skills: INFOTEP and Asonahores discussed new training initiatives for tourism and gastronomy, including pilot training centers and a job placement platform. Environment & Restoration: Eco-Bahia Foundation showcased its Cayo Levantado restoration work, highlighting native plant recovery and biodiversity-focused sustainable tourism. Research & Mining: GoldQuest reported new high-grade polymetallic VMS results at its Cachimbo target in the Dominican Republic. Workplace & Logistics: DP World was ranked No. 5 in Great Place to Work’s 2026 list for the Dominican Republic, reinforcing its role in logistics and workforce development.

Education & Research: Ideice opened the 2026 call for its Transformative Educational Evaluation and Research award (Preiet), aiming to fund studies that measure impact and improve pre-university learning across the Dominican Republic. Digital Identity: The Dominican Republic launched electronic passport services at Punto GOB Santiago, expanding modernized citizen documentation. Broadband & Connectivity: INFOTEP and Asonahores discussed new training initiatives for tourism and gastronomy, while separate coverage highlights the push for better internet access in underserved areas through planning and engineering support. Telecom Investment: Viettel announced plans to invest $560m to enter the Dominican Republic market as a new operator, with ambitions spanning mobile, fixed broadband, e-wallets, and later datacentres, cloud, and cybersecurity. Energy & Policy: A FIRST small modular reactor regional workshop in Buenos Aires included the Dominican Republic, focusing on responsible nuclear tech use, supply chains, and non-electrical applications. Environment & Science: Eco-Bahia Foundation showcased the Cayo Levantado restoration project at an international botanical congress, reporting 308 plant species identified and 67% native. Local Industry & Jobs: INFOTEP and the hotels/tourism association began talks on a strategic alliance to modernize workforce training, including pilot training centers and a culinary innovation benchmark site.

Telecom Investment: Viettel plans to enter the Dominican Republic market as a new fourth operator, targeting mobile, fixed broadband and e-wallet services first, then expanding into datacentres, cloud and cybersecurity. Digital Life: Instagram is rolling out “Instants,” a disappearing photo feature for close friends that also limits screenshots, with testing reported in the Dominican Republic. Energy & Policy: The DR is ramping up for XI Energy Week 2026 in Santo Domingo, positioning the country as a regional hub for energy transition, sustainability, security and new technologies. Tourism Workforce: INFOTEP and Asonahores are discussing a strategic alliance to modernize training for tourism and gastronomy, including pilot training centers and a job placement platform. Environment & Science: Eco-Bahia Foundation showcased the Cayo Levantado restoration project at an international botanical congress, highlighting native plant recovery and sustainable tourism. Logistics Jobs: DP World was ranked No. 5 in Great Place to Work®’s 2026 list for the Dominican Republic, reinforcing its role as a major employer in trade and logistics. Education Research: Ideice opened the 2026 Preiet call for transformative educational evaluation and research projects. Mining Update: GoldQuest reported new high-grade polymetallic VMS results at its Cachimbo target in the DR. Tech in Courts: A judge sentenced communicator Tamara Martínez to three months for defamation and slander tied to digital platform content.

Digital Passports: The Dominican Republic launched electronic passport services at Punto GOB Santiago, adding an integrated chip for biometric data to boost security and speed up immigration. Logistics Boost: DP World will invest an extra US$100 million to expand warehousing and logistics capacity at its Caucedo Free Trade Zone, building on a prior US$760 million plan. Quality Infrastructure: ODAC accredited MARIDOM as an inspection body under NORDOM ISO/IEC 17020:2012, strengthening controls for isotanks carrying food-grade and chemical products. Tourism Skills Upgrade: INFOTEP and Asonahores discussed new training initiatives for tourism and gastronomy, including pilot training centers, instructor retraining with industry input, and a job placement platform. AI/Tech Momentum: A report highlights growing Caribbean AI investment signals, pointing to Dominican Republic partnerships (including NVIDIA/Google) and new AI capacity-building efforts. Social Media Feature: Instagram rolled out “Instants,” a disappearing-photo sharing feature, with testing that includes the Dominican Republic. Environment & Biodiversity: Eco-Bahia Foundation showcased its Cayo Levantado restoration project at an international botanical congress, focusing on native species and sustainable tourism.

Digital Identity Upgrade: The Dominican Republic launched electronic passport services at Punto GOB Santiago, adding an integrated chip for biometric data and aiming to cut wait times while boosting document security. Logistics Investment: DP World will add US$100 million to expand warehousing and logistics capacity at its Caucedo Free Trade Zone, building on a prior US$760 million plan to strengthen trade links. Workplace Tech & Industry: DP World also earned a No. 5 ranking in Great Place to Work’s 2026 Best Workplaces in the Dominican Republic, highlighting employee experience in a key logistics sector. Tourism Skills Pipeline: INFOTEP and Asonahores kicked off talks to modernize training for tourism and gastronomy, including pilot training centers and a proposed culinary benchmark center. Environmental Restoration: Eco-Bahia Foundation showcased its Cayo Levantado restoration work at an international botanical congress, reporting 308 plant species identified and a shift toward native ecosystems. Social Media Feature: Instagram rolled out “Instants,” a disappearing-photo feature for close friends, with screenshot prevention and longer sender archive retention. Science & Nature: A new hoverfly species was identified with help from iNaturalist users in the Dominican Republic, underscoring citizen science’s role in discovery. Energy Agenda: DR is ramping up for XI Energy Week 2026 in Santo Domingo, positioning the country as a regional stage for energy transition and new technologies.

Digital Passports Roll Out: The Dominican Republic launched electronic passport services at Punto GOB Santiago, adding an integrated chip for biometric data and stronger document security to speed up immigration. Logistics Upgrade: ODAC accredited MARIDOM as an inspection body under ISO/IEC 17020:2012, boosting technical controls for inspecting isotanks carrying food-grade and chemical goods. Port Expansion: DP World will invest an extra US$100 million to expand warehousing and logistics at the Caucedo Free Trade Zone, building on a prior US$760 million plan to strengthen the country’s trade role. Energy Agenda: DR is ramping up for XI Energy Week 2026 in Santo Domingo, positioning the capital as a regional hub for energy transition, sustainability, and new technologies. Tourism Skills Push: INFOTEP and Asonahores discussed new workforce training initiatives for tourism and gastronomy, including pilot training centers and a culinary training benchmark. Smart City Pitch: Larimar City & Resort wrapped up SIMA 2026 with strong investor interest, using immersive VR to showcase its Punta Cana smart-city plan. Biodiversity Restoration Spotlight: Eco-Bahia Foundation presented its Cayo Levantado restoration work at an international botanical congress, highlighting native plant recovery and sustainable tourism. Education Research Call: Ideice opened the 2026 Preiet award for transformative educational evaluation and research, inviting projects to improve pre-university learning nationwide.

Digital Passports: The Dominican Republic launched electronic passport services at Punto GOB Santiago, adding an integrated chip for biometric data and stronger identity checks to speed immigration and cut fraud. Logistics Boost: DP World will invest an extra US$100M to expand warehousing and logistics at the Caucedo Free Trade Zone, building on a prior US$760M plan to deepen port-to-zone operations. Quality & Trade Controls: ODAC accredited MARIDOM as an inspection body under NORDOM ISO/IEC 17020:2012, strengthening technical oversight for isotanks carrying food-grade and chemical goods. Workforce for Tourism & Food: INFOTEP and Asonahores discussed a new training alliance for tourism and gastronomy, including pilot training centers, instructor retraining with hotel/restaurant input, and a proposed culinary benchmark center. Education Research Funding: Ideice opened the 2026 Preiet call for transformative educational evaluation and research, inviting studies that drive improvements in pre-university education. Energy Agenda: DR is ramping up for XI Energy Week 2026 in Santo Domingo, positioning the country as a regional hub for energy transition, security, and new technologies. Smart Real Estate Tech: Larimar City & Resort wrapped SIMA 2026 with strong investor interest, highlighting an immersive virtual reality tour of the Punta Cana smart city project.

Education Call: Ideice opened the 2026 Preiet “Transformative Educational Evaluation and Research” award, inviting teachers, researchers, and non-state universities to submit impact-focused projects across four categories—aimed at turning school research into measurable improvements and positioning the DR as a regional benchmark. Public Leadership: The Bethlehem Area School Board selected Dr. Renato M. Lajara as superintendent (pending approval), highlighting a student-centered, equity-first leadership track. Digital Passports & Identity Tech: The DR launched electronic passport services at Punto GOB Santiago, adding chip-based biometric storage to boost security and speed up immigration. Logistics Boost: DP World will invest an extra US$100M to expand Caucedo’s free trade zone warehousing and logistics capacity, building on a prior US$760M plan. Science & Nature: A Dominican Republic–sparked citizen science find helped name a new hoverfly species as Switzerland’s “Species of the Year 2026.”

Digital Passports Roll Out: The Dominican Republic officially launched electronic passport services at Punto GOB Santiago, adding an integrated chip for stronger identity checks and faster immigration. Logistics Push: DP World will pour an extra US$100M into Caucedo’s free trade zone warehouses on top of a prior US$760M plan—aimed at boosting regional cargo capacity. Food Safety Upgrade: ODAC accredited MARIDOM to inspect isotanks for food-grade and chemical shipments under ISO/IEC 17020:2012, tightening controls across the logistics chain. Energy Spotlight: DR is gearing up to host XI Energy Week 2026, positioning Santo Domingo as a regional hub for energy transition and security talks. Local Tech & Nature: A hoverfly species was identified as Switzerland’s “New Species of the Year,” with the discovery process starting in the Dominican Republic via iNaturalist. Culture & Tourism: Salcedo’s June 6 Butterfly Parade against violence toward women is set to draw 1,500+ riders.

Sports & Justice: A Dominican judge ruled Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was criminally responsible for sexual and psychological abuse of a minor, but granted him a judicial pardon—while the minor’s mother was sentenced to 10 years for sexually trafficking her daughter. Film & Culture: Cuban filmmaker Pavel Giroud says Cuba’s audiovisual industry must be rebuilt outside state control, pointing to Colombia’s growth from a few films a year to dozens under a more structured system. Real Estate & Tech: Larimar City & Resort wrapped up SIMA 2026 in Madrid with strong investor interest, pitching a smart-city Punta Cana project backed by legal security and using immersive VR to showcase the development. Industry & Infrastructure: EcoAcero’s new steel rebar plant in San Pedro de Macorís targets 400,000 metric tons annually to boost local supply and regional exports. Public Health: DIGEMAPS launched national programs to control pathogens and chemical residues in meat, tightening inspections and microbiological surveillance.

Real Estate & Tech Showcase: Larimar City & Resort wrapped up its SIMA 2026 push in Madrid, drawing investors with a VR tour of Punta Cana’s masterplan and pitching “legal security” plus long-term asset growth. Construction & Industry: In San Pedro de Macorís, the EcoAcero steel rebar plant was inaugurated—$200M, 400,000 tons/year aimed at boosting local supply and regional exports. Digital Economy Event: BlockCon Punta Cana is set for Nov. 25–28, 2026, positioning itself as a meeting point for Web3, iGaming, and finance regulators and capital allocators. Food Safety Tech: DIGEMAPS launched national programs to control pathogens and chemical residues in meat, with microbiological surveillance and sampling aligned to international standards. Sports Integrity Debate: The Enhanced Games saw just one world record fall, while organizers faced fresh backlash over doping and an unofficial “record” attempt. Public Health: DR activated preventive measures tied to the Ebola situation in Central Africa, stressing low local risk but tightening monitoring at airports and ports.