AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCosta Rica Tech & Policy: Costa Rica just cleared the way for a long-delayed Puerto Limón cruise terminal and marina by updating Japdeva’s port authority rules, letting it form long-term partnerships (up to 50 years) with public and private firms for tourism, commerce, research, technology, and services. Health & Research: A Costa Rica-linked study in Thorax reports that higher vitamin A and D levels are associated with better lung function in people with asthma, including signs of slower age-related lung changes. Aging & Care Costs: New research highlights a widening private elder-care gap in Costa Rica as monthly long-stay costs can run from ₡500,000 to ₡1.6 million, while many seniors lack formal pension coverage. Global Tech Watch: Radisson launched AI-powered real-time hotel price matching that automatically detects lower third-party rates and applies them on RadissonHotels.com. Climate Finance: The Green Climate Fund agreed to loosen reserve rules, freeing nearly $6B more for climate projects in developing countries. Disaster Response (Costa Rica in the mix): International teams including Costa Rican rescuers helped pull a Venezuelan security guard alive after eight days under earthquake rubble.
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