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Consumers paid more for restaurant, hotel and food use in june
Written by Evelyn Alas
According to the Oficina Nacional de Estadísticas y Censos (ONEC), as of june the data compiled by the institution shows in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), that people paid more for the use of hotels, restaurants, food, alcoholic beverages and tobacco.
Proposal to expand role of public-private partnerships to sustainable projects with greater social and economic impact
Written by Miguel Crespín
With the participation of more than 500 people from 25 countries around the world, PPP Americas 2023, an event organized by the IDB and IDB Invest, successfully concluded today.
US$800,000 invested in the construction of a desalination plant in Usulután
Written by Miguel Crespín
An investment by the Spanish Cooperation allowed bringing potable water to the inhabitants of an island in Usulután. The project was executed through the Fondo de Cooperación de Agua y Saneamiento (FCAS) and represented an investment of almost US$800,000.
MINEC established partnership with multinational company to adopt technological training
Written by Evelyn Alas
The head of the Ministerio de Economía (MINEC), María Luisa Hayem, held a working meeting with the president of Ericsson for Latin America and the Caribbean, Chafic Nassif, to implement initiatives to 1) create digital talent and develop digital skills in El Salvador, and 2) Promote the adoption of technologies in the salvadoran productive sector.
An average of 5.1 million people traveled domestically in the first half of 2023
Written by Evelyn Alas
According to official data from the Ministry of Tourism, during the first six months of this year, more than 5.1 million people have visited different recreational parks, beaches, lakes, rivers, archaeological sites and protected natural areas, among other tourist sites throughout the salvadoran territory.
Salvadoran bonds are experiencing a good run, even international investors warn that this growth will continue in the coming months.
Exports fall 7% in the country according to analyst Carlos Acevedo
Written by Miguel Crespín
In an interview with Frente a Frente, former president of the Banco Central de Reserva (BCR) and economic analyst, Carlos Acevedo, provided data on how the country's economy is moving.
Transfer365 CA-RD launches, which will allow transactions from El Salvador to the region for only US$1
Written by Miguel Crespín
The president of the Banco Central de Reserva (BCR), Douglas Rodríguez, and the Secretary of Commerce and Investment Miguel Kattan presented the Transfer365 CA-RD service, which will allow payments and money transfers from El Salvador to foreign countries.
Steps to establish commercial ferry between El Salvador and Costa Rica move forward
Written by Miguel Crespín
Diplomatic authorities of El Salvador and Costa Rica, held a meeting with cargo transportation businessmen of the region to present the project "Ruta del Bicentenario" which aims to streamline the transport of goods between countries.