Costa Rica Business News
  • August 1, 2025
  • Last Update August 1, 2025 12:00 pm

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Costa Rica Inflation Hits 10-Year Low

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s inflation rate slowed to a ten-year low for the month of April, reaching…

Costa Rica’s Tech Talent Fuels Nearshoring Boom

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica has long been a magnet for foreign direct investment (FDI), attracting businesses with…

Costa Rica Secures Major Funding for Sustainable Agriculture

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s agricultural sector is poised for a significant transformation thanks to a $120 million…

Costa Rica’s Export Sector Soars

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s economy received a significant boost in the first quarter of 2025, with exports…

Costa Rican Banana Industry Leads in Agricultural Wages

Limón, Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s banana sector boasts the highest average wages for agricultural workers, outpacing other crops and…

Costa Rica Sees Housing Loan Surge

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s housing market witnessed significant activity in 2024, with banks providing ₡5.5 trillion in…

Costa Rica’s La Lima Free Zone Fuels Economic Growth

Cartago, Costa Rica — Cartago, Costa Rica – Zona Franca La Lima (ZFLL) is celebrating a decade of remarkable growth,…

Costa Rica’s Exports Show Strong Q1 2025 Growth

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s export sector demonstrated robust growth in the first quarter of 2025, reaching US$5.186…

Costa Rica Invests Millions in Export Workforce Development

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica is making a significant investment in its export sector, allocating $8.6 million to…

Costa Rica’s FDI Reaches Record High

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica experienced a surge in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2024, reaching an unprecedented…