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Costa Rican Minister of Science and Technology, Clotilde Fonseca, discusses her nation’s transition towards a more information-based economy

Rising global demand for fruit and gourmet coffee means that commodities such as coffee beans, bananas and pineapples remain the backbone of Costa Rica's economy

Specialty Costa Rican coffee, in high demand in the U.S., is an anchor of the economy

There are numerous factors behind Kazakhstan’s remarkable transformation over the past 20 years since independence, and the country’s natural resource wealth is undoubtedly one of them. Although the government aims to diversify away from extractive industries, companies in this field – such as ArcelorMittal – will remain key economic drivers for years to come

Regionally, Kazakhstan holds several firsts in various aspects. Regionally, Kazakhstan holds several firsts in various aspects. It is the largest former Soviet republic in size; it is the first to assume the chairmanship of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE); and it is home to the most sophisticated financial market in Central Asia and the entire post-Soviet region.

Behind the Café Britt brand lies quality and commitment to growers, the environment, and of course the consumers

Fruta Internacional turns the exotic into the readily available everywhere it goes

Villas Rio Mar combines nature and adventure in lush, green surroundings

Experiencing Costa Rica’s spectacular natural endowments is heightened further by an array of eco-adventure activities

Ranked among the world’s happiest nations, Costa Rica is a breeding ground for an incredible wealth of flora and fauna, and is about as close to paradise as it gets