Dominican Republic adds free zone parks

Dominican Republic adds free zone parks The Dominican Republic's Ministry of Industry and Commerce and the National Export Free Zone Council have approved contracts for two new free zone parks, according to a report in Dominican Today.
   The free zone operations will be located at industrial parks in Haina and in Azua Province, both in the southern part of the country. Seven new companies will be operating at the free zones, creating as estimated 650 direct jobs, said Luisa Fernandez, Free Zone Export Council director.
   The report said the new zones would make an initial impact on the economy of $8.2 million.