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The novel continues regarding the wage increases for the private sector. This Wednesday the Government of the Republic proposed an increase of 0.5% for regulated employees and 2% for domestic workers during the second semester of 2016.Carlos Alvarado, head...

Additional highlights of the report include:Global mobile usage intensifies, fueled by increased device penetration. Smartphone and tablet penetration are all increasing, with wearables experiencing the highest growth rate with roughly 10 percent global penetration – nearly doubling ownership rates...

By October 2015 a total of 365,482 corporations registered with taxation had not paid the tax for which they are required by law 9.024. This represents 65 percent of the duly registered organizations, nearly two-thirds.This means an estimated ¢37,000...

Concerned about the future of their working positions in areas such as merchandisers and demonstrators of the Walmart chain, including Palí and MAXI Palí, some 1,200 people will gather in front of the facilities located in San Sebastian, San...

More than two million cards are in circulation in the country¢896.719 million was the figure reached for debt balance credit card in the country in January this year, according to a study by the Ministry of Economy, Industry and...

A series of business reforms headed by Costa Rican government have improved the nation’s overall competitiveness says a recent report. Over the last five years, Costa Rica, Jamaica and Mexico have recorded the most business reforms in all Latin America...

The Salt Lake Tribune named doTERRA one of the top companies in the state to work. Now, that same business is opening up opportunities in Costa Rica. When doTERRA employees were interviewed, WorkplaceDynamics, LLC found high levels of personal and...

Uber users will now be able to us request a larger vehicle for groups of 7-14 people. Starting today, UberVANs will be available for hire through the Uber app on your smartphone. The new line comes just in time for...

In what economists call a complementary partnership, oil-rich Azerbaijan plans on solidifying its relations with Costa Rica, which is globally known for its agricultural prowess.Azerbaijan president Ilham Aliyev and Costa Rican Minister of Foreign Affairs and Religion Manual Gonzalez...

Learn why you should take advantage of this limited time deal. TCRN Classifieds offer the unique opportunity to target the ever-growing expat and traveler population right here in Costa Rica. In fact the 2011 Costa Rican census found 16,898 Americans...