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Global Companies Cut Tens of Thousands of Jobs
Global companies cut tens of thousands of jobs amid economic pressure
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Intertek buys Costa Rica's Suplilab

Intertek buys Costa Rica's Suplilab

Industrial safety equipment maker Intertek Group on Monday said it had bought Suplilab, a provider of food safety and medical devices testing services, based in San José, Costa Rica for an undisclosed sum. Suplilab specialised in microbiology,...

Owner:  Vortex Media Network SL
Capita secures 'key contract extension', Intertek acquires Costa Rican testing services firm

Capita secures 'key contract extension', Intertek acquires Costa Rican testing services firm

STOCKS TO WATCH Student accommodation provider Unite Group said on Monday that acquisition target Empiric Student Property had achieved occupancy of 89% and like-for-like rental growth of 4.5% year-to-date, with the group experiencing an increase...

Owner:  Vortex Media Network SL
Costa Rica: CBCR Estimates That Economic Growth This Year Will Be 4.2%

Costa Rica: CBCR Estimates That Economic Growth This Year Will Be 4.2%

On Friday, October 31, the Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR) presented its October Monetary Policy Report (IPM), which estimates that gross domestic product (GDP) will grow by 4.2% in 2025. This rate represents an upward revision of 0.4 percentage...

Owner:  Daniel Yepez
Canada Updates Travel Advisory for Costa Rica, Citing Ongoing Crime Concerns

Canada Updates Travel Advisory for Costa Rica, Citing Ongoing Crime Concerns

The Canadian government has refreshed its travel guidance for visitors heading to Costa Rica, maintaining a call for high caution because of widespread crime. The advisory, last revised on October 28, points to familiar issues that continue to...

Owner:  Rob Hodel
Discover Amaka Ocean Living Lodge, Costa Rica’s secret eco-luxury getaway

Discover Amaka Ocean Living Lodge, Costa Rica’s secret eco-luxury getaway

Costa Rica is brimming with wild, living terrain, and the easy warmth of “Pura Vida,” a lifestyle rooted in life’s simple joys. But beyond its well-loved beaches and volcanoes, quieter corners still capture the country’s raw magic. One of those is...

Owner:  Ian Bell & Dan Gaul
5 American Companies Reshoring After Trump’s Tariffs (AAPl, GE, INTC, NVDA, WHR)

5 American Companies Reshoring After Trump’s Tariffs (AAPl, GE, INTC, NVDA, WHR)

Quick Read Over the past 30+ years, Congressionally legislated increases in red tape regulation and higher taxes have squeezed American corporations into offshoring much of its labor intensive operations to remain profitable. President Trump’s and...

Owner:  Jeremy Phillips
The Killers Set to Rock Costa Rica Again in 2026

The Killers Set to Rock Costa Rica Again in 2026

Rock fans in Costa Rica have reason to mark their calendars. The Killers, the Las Vegas band behind timeless anthems like “Mr. Brightside” and “When You Were Young,” will perform here next year. The concert takes place on March 25, 2026, at Parque...

Owner:  Rob Hodel
World Savings Day: AI Drives a New Financial Culture among Costa Rican Smes

World Savings Day: AI Drives a New Financial Culture among Costa Rican Smes

In Costa Rica, micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises represent more than 97% of the business fabric and generate nearly 40% of formal employment, according to the Ministry of Economy, Industry, and Commerce (MEIC). In an environment where...

Owner:  Daniel Yepez
Costa Rica Passes 24/7 Raid Bill to Fight Drug Gangs

Costa Rica Passes 24/7 Raid Bill to Fight Drug Gangs

Costa Rica’s legislature has passed a bill that lets police conduct raids around the clock to tackle rising drug-related killings and gang activity. The measure, approved in its final debate this week, removes time limits on searches, giving...

Owner:  Rob Hodel
Viva Lands in Costa Rica for the First Time with Its New Monterrey–San José Route

Viva Lands in Costa Rica for the First Time with Its New Monterrey–San José Route

Viva, the Mexican airline known for its flexibility, celebrates the arrival of its first service in Costa Rica with the Monterrey (MTY) – San José (SJO) – Monterrey (MTY) route. It arrives to connect Costa Rican travelers with one of Mexico’s most...

Owner:  Daniel Yepez
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