Investment up

[NewsWhore]

Center for Exports and Investments (CEI-RD) director Eddy Martinez says the DR has received US$2.3 billion in investment and export revenue in 2008, compared to US$1.7 billion in 2007. Martinez, speaking at a breakfast meeting for economic correspondents organized by El Caribe newspaper, said the DR received US$1.5 billion in revenue and investment between January and June, US$651 million more than the same period a year ago. Non-traditional exports increased by US$260 million, registering US$800 million between January and August. Martinez said that these figures were achieved despite the 50% decrease in nickel exports during 2008.

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