Technology
Government launches STEM Ambassadors to bring technology to classrooms
The MICM and Ministry of Education program will bring science and technology professionals to 200 schools in Santo Domingo and Santiago.
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Financial education from childhood: what to teach and how
Economic and Financial Week 2026 brought financial education talks and workshops to children and youth in Santo Domingo, Santiago and Baní.
Technology
The Labor Code reform includes remote work
The proposal being discussed in Congress regulates remote work with an eight-hour day, "digital punch" and an overtime limit.
Technology
Eight years in prison for pyramid scam with cryptocurrencies in the DR
Jairo González was convicted as the ringleader of a network that defrauded more than 400 people with promises of digital currency investments.
Tips
Certificates of deposit: the fine print you must read
When canceling a certificate of deposit early, the penalty can apply to the principal and not just the interest. It is worth reading the contract.
Technology
France bans social media for under-15s
The French law, a pioneer in the European Union, requires age verification carried out by platforms; the debate also reaches the DR.
Technology
Viettel arrives in the Dominican Republic: there will be four mobile operators
The Vietnamese telecom will invest US$560 million to set up as the fourth mobile operator, with 4G, 5G and fiber optic networks.
Tips
Credit bureau: myths and realities of your history
Credit bureaus have operated in the Dominican Republic since 1996 and benefit both banks and customers: loans approved in hours and lower rates.
Technology
Electronic transfers in the DR exceed 407 million a year
The Central Bank reports historic growth in digital payments and prepares an instant payments system available 24/7.
Technology
Santo Domingo hosts the summit on artificial intelligence ethics
The Third Ministerial Summit on AI Ethics brought together delegations from more than 20 countries in the Dominican capital.
Tips
Informal debts: how to get out of them step by step
Informal loans can charge more than 20% monthly interest and double the debt. Getting out is possible with method, starting with the smallest debt.
Technology
Four people arrested for scams of more than RD$800,000
The Cyber Police executed four arrest warrants for frauds committed through WhatsApp, Telegram and social media in the country.
Tips
Frozen salary and rising costs: keys to saving anyway
The basic basket for lower-income households went from RD$20,418.15 to RD$29,608.08 in six years. Even so, you can save with the same salary.
Technology
AI now handles queries from ARS Primera members
Pili, ARS Primera digital platform, uses artificial intelligence so members can make inquiries and manage services without waiting in lines.
Tips
Emergency fund: how much to save and how to start today
The emergency fund should cover three to six months of fixed expenses. With a concrete example: RD$40,000 in expenses requires at least RD$120,000 saved.
Technology
US$100 million bitcoin theft: the Coldcard case
Coinkite admits that AI-assisted code reviews did not detect the vulnerability in its hardware wallets.
Technology
Meta will pay US$567 million for harm to minors in New Mexico
A judge ordered the owner of Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram to pay the multi-million settlement after the state sued for "public nuisance".
World
Venezuela hands out homes after quakes damaged 41,000 households
Acting president Delcy Rodríguez says more than 2,000 people have benefited this week. The June earthquakes left thousands dead.
World
Lula challenges Marco Rubio over his stance on Brazil
The Brazilian president separates Trump from the bilateral trade conflict and takes aim at the US Secretary of State.
Sports
Agramonte wins gold in the 800 meters by three hundredths
The Dominican clocked 1:46.07 and beat Venezuelan José Maita by three hundredths. The DR reaches 33 gold medals at the Games.
Sports
Senyú soars to 1.93 meters and retains her Central American gold
The Dominican jumper won the high jump gold at Santo Domingo 2026 with 1.93 meters on her first attempt, repeating her San Salvador 2023 title.
Sports
Estefani Almánzar wins gold in 54 kg boxing
The Dominican boxer defeated Venezuelan Diana Maestre by split decision 3-2 at the Combat Pavilion of the Juan Pablo Duarte Olympic Center.
Economy
Michael Kremer: evidence-based education policies in the DR
The 2019 Economics Nobel visited the country to talk about evidence-based policies, alongside the Ministry of Education.
Economy
Gasoline and diesel rise up to 3 pesos: the subsidy stays in place
The Government adjusts four fuels for the week of August 8-14 and earmarks RD$931.8 million in subsidies amid international volatility.