Tag: Money
Trade Conference With Over 200 Exporters and Buyers From 35 Countries
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – The authorities of the Foreign Trade Promoter (Procomer) have everything ready for the sixteenth edition of the Buyers Mission or...
Costa Rican Chamber of Commerce Seeking Women Entrepreneur Nominations
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – All those women leaders and entrepreneurs who have excelled have until the 5th of September 2014 to be...
Top 10 Expat Tax Tips for Americans Living in Costa Rica
Did you know that Americans living in the stunningly beautiful country of Costa Rica must still file a US tax return each year?
You’ll also...
Are Vacation Ownerships a Good Way to Travel Abroad?
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - What used to be known as "timeshare ownership" and was associated with getting a free gift for sitting through...
New Traffic Reforms Could Create a Zero Tolerance Alcohol Driving Allowance in Costa Rica
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Congressman Fabricio Alvarado is seeking to revive a proposal of his predecessor Carlos Avendaño to amend six articles...
First Country of the European Free Trade Agreement Signs on the Dotted Line With...
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – The Free Trade Agreement between the European Free Trade Association (EFTA - Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) and Costa...
The Potential Ripple Effect of the World Cup on Costa Rica’s Economy
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - During the FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014, Costa Rica surprised the world with its talent in the field,...
The Dollar Fell 17 Colones in the Past Four Months
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – In the past four months, the dollar fell 17 colones, largely eliminating the pressure that was exerted by inflation...
Exporters Must Comply With New Gluten Labeling Demands to Ship to the USA
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – The Food and Drug Administration approved a regulation this week that all products which do not contain gluten must...
Spanish WiFi Company Busted for Laundering Money Through Costa Rican Accounts
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – The tax agency of Spain is investigating a company dedicated to providing internet services due to an apparent...
Traditional Costa Rican Dishes Make a Gluten-free Lifestyle Simple and Cheap
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Traditional dishes of Costa Rica are the perfect match for people who are gluten sensitive or celiac, since...
Costa Rica Tops the List for Central American Business Opportunity Stats
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Central America holds its own in terms of business opportunities and Costa Rica is one of the top locations...
Costa Rica and the Caribbean Developing New Free Trade Agreements
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) –After three rounds of negotiations, the Caribbean Community (Caricom) and Costa Rica signed a free trade agreement that holds...
Latin Americans Are Demanding Better Internet Access
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Latin American users increasingly require more efficient and faster mobile devices, and better access to the internet as...
Villa Ready Farmland Close to San Jose
Villa ready farm - 25 hectares available.
Only 2 hours from San Jose / San Carlos making it an excellent central business area.
Includes all equipment...
500 Abused Children Rescued in Mexico
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Last week, the Army and the Federal Police of Mexico rescued more than 500 children who were in...
Consumers Beware! Costa Rica Electricity Prices Not Expected to Drop Anytime Soon
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Achieving a reduction in electricity rates will not be effective in the short term, at least that´s what...
Costa Rican Robotics Industry Gets Boost
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Costa Rica is clear about that the development of robotics in the country's academics which is intended to...
Costa Rica Carbon Neutral 2021: Reality or Unrealistic?
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Costa Rica has made an international commitment since 2009, acquired during the United Nations Summit on Climate Change,...
Puntarenas and Beijing Soon-To-Be Sister Cities
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The construction of a dock that allows port development in Punta Morales, a smart Costa Rican city with...
Spacious Hotel Opportunity Near Uvita
This artistic Costa Rican Hotel & Restaurant is for sale in Costanera Sur set against a slope with an ocean view. The property includes...
Behind on Your US Expat Taxes? Now’s the Time to Get Caught Up!
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - There are approximately 7.6 million Americans living and working overseas (over 50,000 in Costa Rica alone) and it...
Costa Rica Trade Takes Advantage of Germany's World Cup Champion Status
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Germany may be considered a champion, in the global economy, and Costa Rica has the fifth position in...
Three Common Costa Rican Small Business Mistakes to Avoid
In Costa Rica, 97% of all firms represent micro, small and medium enterprises and many of them suffer from infant mortality (they disappear before...
Could Central America Do More to Address Climate Change?
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Have you heard or read about climate risks which we are going to face? Have you noticed that...
Tico Wins World Championship Kickboxing Tournament in Orlando
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Franklin Rivas Mairena will retain his title as world champion for the kickboxing title he obtained in 2012...
How the World Cup has Surprisingly Affected Brazil’s Economy
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The enacted public holidays in Brazil for the World Cup in which during every match of the national...
New U.S. Ambassador Appointed to Costa Rica
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – On Tuesday, the White House announced the appointment of a new U.S. ambassador to Costa Rica. Fitzgerald Haney, an...
Big Energy Users in Costa Rica are Outraged They Will Pay More Over the...
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The decision of the government of the Republic not to proceed with a reduction in the price of...
World Cup Economics: Electronics Sales Soar in Costa Rica
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – The World Cup has not only played great impact in sports , it is well known that there is...
New Training Program Helps Small Costa Rican Businesses Thrive
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – The Banco de Costa Rica (BCR) and the Foundation for Social Development (Fundes) is offering the owners of...
Panama Diamond Market Becomes Top Producer for Latin America
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Panama is becoming one of the leading diamond centers in Latin America, to the point that the country...
Costa Rica Places in the Top of the New Good Country Index
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – In a new analysis, The Good Country Index indicates that Costa Rica is ranked 61 in the world...
Fitch Gives AA + Rating to Banco de Costa Rica
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – The international rating agency, Fitch Ratings, affirmed the National long-term rating to Banco de Costa Rica (BCR) as...
Police Canine Unit Discovers over $68,000 in Truck
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – An officer of the Canine Unit of the Ministry of Public Security detected at four in the morning...
Cross Your Fingers to Get World Cup Tickets for the Next Round
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – The Secretary General of the Costa Rican Football Federation (Fedefútbol), Rafael Vargas, said tickets for the next round...
New IBM Data Security Center in Costa Rica Creates New Employment Opportunities
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The creation of the Center for Data Security Services for IBM not only helps by protecting data, people,...
New Intel ‘Mega Laboratory’ Coming to Costa Rica
Intel will install "mega laboratory" to test products in Costa Rica
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The government of Costa Rica and the technology...
Solis Gets Contract With Tech Company During USA Tour
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - In his first international tour as president, Luis Guillermo Solís received the announcement that the technology company VMware...
Costa Rica’s Coffee Fincas: A Pleasure for All Five Senses
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Coffee production is one of the most important exports of Costa Rica and therefore plays a very important...
