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costa rica economy

  • November 8, 2025

Costa Rica Jobless Rate Hits 2025 Low But Warning Signs Flash

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – The national unemployment rate has fallen to 5.7%, its lowest…
  • November 8, 2025

Costa Rica Bets on STEAM Talent to Secure Economic Future

San José, Costa Rica — As Costa Rica positions itself as a global hub for innovation and high-tech industry, leaders…
  • November 8, 2025

The Fiscal Gatekeepers of Costa Rica

San José, Costa Rica — San José – Deep within Costa Rica’s Ministry of Finance operates an entity of immense…
  • November 7, 2025

Costa Ricas Shrinking Workforce Sparks Economic Concern

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – While Costa Rica is posting a historically low unemployment rate…
  • November 7, 2025

Belén Shatters Record in National Competitiveness Index Amid Growing Regional Divide

Heredia, Costa Rica — HEREDIA – In a landmark achievement for local governance, the canton of Belén has become the…
  • November 7, 2025

A Tale of Two Economies Costa Rica’s Competitiveness Gap Widens

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – For the first time in the history of Costa Rica’s National Competitiveness…
  • November 7, 2025

Strong Colón Masks Alarming Rise in Costa Rica’s National Debt

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – The Chaves Robles administration has highlighted a significant improvement in Costa Rica’s…
  • November 6, 2025

Unemployment Declines Amid Alarming Workforce Exodus

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – Costa Rica’s headline unemployment rate has continued its downward trend, falling to…
  • November 6, 2025

Bayer’s New $200M Alajuela Plant Cements Costa Rica’s Pharma Hub Status

Alajuela, Costa Rica — Alajuela, Costa Rica – German life sciences giant Bayer has inaugurated a new, state-of-the-art pharmaceutical plant…
  • November 5, 2025

Private Sector to See Modest 2026 Pay Bump as Public Sector Stalls

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – Costa Rica’s workforce is set to experience two vastly different…