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Laura Chinchilla’s Asian Tour Builds Further Economic Relations
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said that economic and trade relations with Costa Rica will continue, including the Free Trade Agreement between the two countries.
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Costa Rica Tourist Arrivals Increase 7.4%
San Jose - Costa Rica continues to be one of the preferred destinations for tourists in Latin America.Reports provided by the Directorate General of Immigration (DGME) and analyzed by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) indicate that Costa Rica...
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Ever Felt Like a Fish Out of Water?
If you’re a foreigner trying to navigate through the local bureaucracy or if you’re a Tico trying to understand the confusing behavior of a foreign customer…read on!
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Chinchilla Negotiating Mega Chinese Free Zone in Costa Rica
The President of Costa Rica, Laura Chinchilla, while visiting one of the largest industrial parks in China, Suzho
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Costa Rica President Laura Chinchilla Goes to Shanghai Looking for More Chinese Investment
The president of Costa Rica, Laura Chinchilla, landed in Shanghai in the first leg of his official visit to China, a country in which she will look to continue to improve bilateral trade cooperation and attract more Chinese investment...
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Costa Rica’s Banco BAC San Jose Expanding Mortgage And Credit To SMEs
Costa Rica’s largest private bank, Banco BAC San José S.A., will receive a loan of as much as $40 million from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to used to expand mortgage financing and lending to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
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Central Institute For Fiscal Studies Says Central America Fared Well In Crisis
A study by the Central Institute for Fiscal Studies (ICEFI), called "Fiscal policy in Central America in times of crisis
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Costa Rica Franchise Sector Grows 28%
The franchise sector in Costa Rica has shown strong growth over the years. According to data provided by the Costa Rican Chamber of Commerce, there are currently 221 brands operating as franchises in the country
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Costa Rica Marketing The Happy Index
Costa Rica Loves a Fiesta, SAN JOSE, Costa Rica – Arriving at the San Jose International airport you will see a sign that reads, "Welcome to the happiest country of the world." As once again Costa Rica ranked as...
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Costa Rica Shrimp Sector To Stimulate Exports
Costa Rica Shrimp Sector To Stimulate Exports"]During the first five months of shrimp exports this year shows a rise in the market demand besides the U.S. In that period the country sold $ 1.5 million in export to Germany,...
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Cultural Sensitivity: Why It Matters For Expats
Cultural sensitivity is sometimes confused with general politeness and the desire not to offend people. But it is more...