HONG KONG, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CNOOC Limited (the “Company”, SEHK: 00883 (HKD Counter) and 80883 (RMB Counter), SSE: 600938) today announces that Wenchang 16-2 Oilfield Development Project has commenced production.

The project is located in the western Pearl River Mouth Basin, with an average water depth of approximately 150 meters. The development of the project mainly leverages the adjacent existing facilities of the Wenchang Oilfields, with addition of a new jacket platform integrating functions such as oil and gas production, offshore drilling and completion operations as well as personnel accommodation. A total of 15 development wells are planned to be commissioned. The project is expected to achieve a plateau production of approximately 11,200 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2027. The oil property is light crude.

CNOOC Limited holds 100% interest in this project and is the operator.

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More information about the Company is available at https://www.cnoocltd.com.

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This press release includes forward looking information, including statements regarding the likely future developments in the business of the Company and its subsidiaries, such as expected future events, business prospects or financial results. The words “expect”, “anticipate”, “continue”, “estimate”, “objective”, “ongoing”, “may”, “will”, “project”, “should”, “believe”, “plans”, “intends” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are based on assumptions and analyses made by the Company as of this date in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that the Company currently believes are appropriate under the circumstances. However, whether actual results and developments will meet the current expectations and predictions of the Company is uncertain. Actual results, performance and financial condition may differ materially from the Company’s expectations, including but not limited to those associated with macro-political and economic factors, fluctuations in crude oil and natural gas prices, the highly competitive nature of the oil and natural gas industry, climate change and environmental policies, the Company’s price forecast, mergers, acquisitions and divestments activities, HSSE and insurance policies and changes in anti-corruption, anti-fraud, anti-money laundering and corporate governance laws and regulations.

Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made in this press release are qualified by these cautionary statements. The Company cannot assure that the results or developments anticipated will be realised or, even if substantially realised, that they will have the expected effect on the Company, its business or operations.

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For further enquiries, please contact:

Ms. Cui Liu
Media & Public Relations
CNOOC Limited
Tel: +86-10-8452-6641
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E-mail: mr@cnooc.com.cn

Mr. Cheng Yao
Ever Bloom (HK) Communications Consultants Group Limited
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Email: cnooc.hk.list@everbloom.com.cn

• Designed to automate a wide range of business workflows ranging from finance to sales, marketing, customer support and localization
• Currently in beta testing with select customers, with general availability coming soon

NEW YORK and COLOGNE, Germany, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — DeepL, a global AI product and research company, today unveiled DeepL Agent, an autonomous AI agent designed to streamline and automate a wide variety of knowledge worker tasks. The new solution brings the quality, precision and security that DeepL is known for – and its deep expertise in language that underpins most enterprise workflows – to the rapidly growing agentic AI market. It is currently in beta and being launched on DeepL AI Labs, the company’s hub for innovation and upcoming projects.

DeepL AI Labs

“DeepL has always been a leader in AI innovation, driven by our commitment to cutting-edge research and scaling AI’s impact across businesses worldwide. For years, we’ve invested in understanding and solving complex language challenges with AI, which demand the highest levels of precision, context-awareness and security. This strong background in research gives us a natural advantage in the agentic space in building tools that can understand, reason and then act across a wide range of tasks,” said Jarek Kutylowski, CEO and Founder, DeepL.

“Which is why we’re excited to preview our latest product, DeepL Agent – an autonomous, secure AI agent designed to take on the time-consuming, repetitive tasks knowledge workers face every day. Now in beta testing with some of our global customers, this is an exciting natural next step for DeepL in our mission to solve real-world challenges with purpose-built AI and is just the beginning of a tool that we believe will redefine how businesses operate.”

Building on DeepL’s heritage of developing cutting-edge enterprise AI tools trusted by over 200,000 business customers worldwide and the company’s unmatched expertise in the language-related fields where context, precision and security are essential, DeepL Agent introduces a new autonomous AI agent for businesses – one designed to empower knowledge workers by completing repetitive, time-intensive tasks across a wide variety of functions, thereby scaling users’ capacity and productivity.

The agent is built to operate entirely within each user’s digital environment, responding to natural language commands to carry out complex workflows safely and independently. It does this by using virtual versions of standard tools, like a keyboard, browser and mouse, so it can act on the user’s behalf through existing interfaces. It can handle nearly any task a human can do with computer systems, moving seamlessly across users’ tools and workflows and continually improving its performance over time.

And while DeepL Agent is multilingual, its applications extend far beyond language-related tasks: the general-purpose agent is designed to support a wide range of business functions and use-cases, making it a transformative companion enterprise-wide for teams ranging from sales and finance, to marketers, localization specialists, HR professionals and more. For example, the agent can autonomously pull insights for sales teams, automate invoice processing for finance, or handle document translation and approvals for localization teams.

“Imagine having a super efficient workplace assistant that understands your needs and can tackle any task you give it, whether that’s analyzing a report or managing internal invoices, just by giving it simple directions like you would any colleague. That’s what DeepL Agent does. It’s made to understand you, so that you can just describe the actions you want it to take and it will handle the rest,” said Stefan Mesken, Chief Scientist, DeepL. “We’ve also built the agent to learn from existing interactions, so that over time its support will become even more personalized and attuned to each user’s needs and daily workflows.”

DeepL is also committed to ensuring that DeepL Agent meets the enterprise-grade levels of quality and security it is known for, and has built the agent with multi-level safeguards giving not only individual users but also admin, team leads and top level management direct control over its use and outputs. These include task monitoring tools for real-time oversight, the ability to pause or review actions at any time, and options for human-in-the-loop validation and approvals to ensure the highest degree of accuracy and decision-making.

DeepL Agent will continue pilot testing in beta with select partners before becoming generally available in the coming months. For more information and for updates on the agent’s progress, visit DeepL AI Labs at deepl.com/ai-labs.

About DeepL
DeepL is a global AI product and research company focused on building secure, intelligent solutions to complex business problems. Over 200,000 business customers and millions of individuals across 228 global markets today trust DeepL’s Language AI platform for human-like translation, improved writing and real-time voice translation. Building on a history of innovation, quality and security, DeepL continues to expand its offerings beyond the field of Language, including the soon to be released DeepL Agent – an autonomous AI assistant designed to transform the way businesses and knowledge workers get work done. Founded in 2017 by CEO Jaroslaw “Jarek” Kutylowski, DeepL now has over 1,000 passionate employees and is supported by world-renowned investors including Benchmark, IVP, and Index Ventures. For more information on DeepL, visit www.deepl.com.

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• CO₂ MVR compressors, efficiently supplying thermal energy for carbon capture while reducing overall plant energy use and OPEX.
• Gi-hoon Do, Head of equipment business division, “With proven compressor technology for core CCUS processes, Hanwha Power Systems aims to be a key partner in achieving global carbon neutrality.”

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hanwha Power Systems announced that it has signed a supply contract last month to deliver CO₂ Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR) compressors for a major Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) facility to be applied at a new combined-cycle power plant in Europe.

The compressors to be supplied for this project play a critical role in enhancing energy efficiency. By compressing low-pressure steam and converting it into high-temperature steam for reuse, the MVR system enables significant reductions in both energy consumption and operating expenditure (OPEX) through efficient heat recovery.

This project is particularly significant as it introduces CCUS technology to a next-generation combined-cycle power plant designed to minimize carbon emissions. With a facility structure that allows for real-time capture and treatment of CO₂ emissions, the plant is expected to serve as a milestone in driving industrial decarbonization. Commercial operations are scheduled to begin at the end of 2028.

Within the CO₂ capture process, Hanwha Power Systems’ MVR compressors ensure system reliability by supplying stable high-temperature steam to the stripper, a crucial unit that separates CO₂ from amine solutions. By reusing low-temperature steam generated during the process, the system maintains continuous capture cycles while reducing overall plant energy consumption and operating costs.

Through the supply of compressors for CCUS applications, Hanwha Power Systems has further expanded its business portfolio into the low-carbon power generation market. In addition to carbon capture, the company offers a full lineup of CO₂ compression solutions exceeding 150 bar, supporting storage (enhanced oil recovery (EOR), sequestration), utilization, and transportation — enabling customers to access comprehensive solutions across the entire CCUS value chain.

Gi-hoon Do, Head of Equipment Business Division at Hanwha Power Systems, stated that “This project demonstrates our proven competitiveness in the emerging field of CCUS and positions us as a trusted technology leader. Moving forward, Hanwha Power Systems will continue to leverage its technological expertise and execution capabilities to be a key partner in achieving global carbon neutrality goals.”

BOSTON, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Accent Group, a leading footwear and apparel retailer with more than 30 iconic brands across Australia and New Zealand, has expanded its partnership with Bamboo Rose to include advanced planning capabilities through the TotalPLM^™ platform. A former Foresight Retail customer (now part of Bamboo Rose), Accent Group is adopting Item Planning with AI-powered Decision Intelligence to enhance merchandise planning operations. 

Accent Group expands partnership with Bamboo Rose.

Accent Group already uses Bamboo Rose’s Plan within TotalPLM, with 99% of allocations now processed through the system. Building on that success, the team is expanding into item-level planning to improve forecasting accuracy, reduce friction, and boost visibility across its brand portfolio.

By expanding its use of Plan within TotalPLM, Accent Group aims to:

• Improve item-level planning accuracy with AI-driven insights
• Strengthen planning efficiency across a broad brand portfolio
• Minimize reliance on manual processes and legacy systems
• Drive smarter decisions that fuel growth without added overhead

“As we continue to scale and support a growing network of brands, adopting smarter tools is critical to our success,” said Alex Wall, Group Head of Merchandise Planning at Accent Group. “Reaching 99% adoption of our allocation platform has been a milestone, and the expansion into planning with Decision Intelligence is the next logical step. It’s all about creating a more efficient, aligned, and data-driven planning environment.”

“Accent Group’s evolution with TotalPLM is a powerful example of what’s possible when modern retail teams embrace change,” said Mike Mattei, COO of Bamboo Rose. “By expanding their investment in our platform, they’re paving the way for faster planning cycles, better inventory accuracy, and stronger financial performance, without the added complexity.”

With TotalPLM, Accent Group now has a unified system for allocation, replenishment, and item-level planning—creating a scalable foundation for current operations and future growth.

Upcoming Webinar – Meet the New Era of Retail Planning

Join us Thursday, September 11 at 11:00 a.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. BST for a free webinar on the latest in Bamboo Rose Planning within TotalPLM. Register here. If you can’t attend live, we will send you the recording.

About Accent Group

Accent Group is a market leader in the footwear and apparel industry across Australia and New Zealand, operating more than 800 stores and representing globally recognized brands including Skechers, Vans, Dr. Martens, The Athlete’s Foot, and more. The company is known for its strong retail presence, innovative digital capabilities, and commitment to customer-centric growth. Learn more at www.accentgr.com.au.

About Bamboo Rose

Bamboo Rose is a global leader in enterprise retail technology solutions. TotalPLM™ is the most comprehensive Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platform, integrating Planning and Merchandising, Creative Collaboration, Product Development, Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Purchase Order Management, and Global Trade Management — all powered by AI-fueled Decision Intelligence. Built for scalability and agility, the Bamboo Rose platform helps retailers and brands like Serena & Lily optimize operations, drive margin growth, and meet evolving industry demands. Learn more at bamboorose.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

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SYDNEY, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A clinical trial is being launched by researchers from UNSW and Neuroscience Research Australian (NeuRA) for a new app called ReNeuWell®, based on a scientifically validated measure of wellbeing.

The application has been designed in collaboration with a research team led by A/Professor Justine Gatt from UNSW’s School of Psychology and NeuRA. It uses the COMPAS-W Wellbeing Scale – which measures both subjective and psychological wellbeing, a scale developed by A/Prof Justine Gatt and that has been validated in neuroscience. Miroma Project Factory, specialists in creating highly successful solutions delivering meaningful behaviour change including carefully applied gamification techniques. In developing the app and designing activities they ensured it complimented and supported the scientific research around activities.

“MPF have been working with Justine and her team for over five years to fulfil her life’s body of work in the field of mental wellbeing and resilience. We are very proud to be working alongside UNSW and NeuRA to deliver a tool that accelerates and encourages wellbeing and resilience, especially after such a long period of prolonged stress for so many community members. It could not come at a better time.  We look forward to watching this app deliver real change, and to continue working alongside the team to build community-enhancing solutions.” Katherine Robinson, CEO.

The ReNeuWell® app allows for interactive participation and self-analysis through exercises, games, tasks, goals and activities. The use of questionnaires, action-based data tracking and self-monitoring also provides data capture and collection to facilitate the research being conducted in the field of ‘resilience’. The goal of this app is to help accelerate and encourage wellbeing and resilience in participants.

“The app is designed for an average healthy adult looking for ways to understand and boost their own level of mental wellbeing. It provides information on where they sit on a wellbeing scale, along with a personalised program of activities to improve this over four-weekly time periods,” A/Professor Justine Gatt said.

She explained: “Many apps in the mental health and wellbeing space aim to reduce symptoms in people living with diagnosed mental health disorders, which affects around 20 percent of the population. ReNeuWell® takes a different approach, focusing on the remaining 80 percent—those whose wellbeing may be declining and who could benefit from a boost towards flourishing.”

She continued: “ReNeuWell® provides users with practical ways to improve their mental health and build resilience to adversity.”

About NeuRA

Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) is an independent, not-for-profit research institute based in Sydney, Australia. As a leader in brain and nervous system research, our goal is to prevent, treat and cure brain and nervous system diseases, disorders and injuries through medical research.

About Miroma Project Factory

Miroma Project Factory is a multi award-winning digital production and development house that creates innovative and interactive digital products across web, mobile, social media and games platforms. Its’ reputation is built on delivering ground-breaking products in entertainment, broadcast and health with a deep specialisation in gamification for engagement and behavioural change.  For more information, please visit www.theprojectfactory.com.

For media inquiries, interviews, or partnership opportunities, please contact:

Miroma Project Factory
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Company announces progress in building resilience through process integration, product innovation and strengthening communities

SYDNEY and CHICAGO, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — James Hardie Industries plc (NYSE / ASX : JHX) (“James Hardie” or the “Company”), a leading provider of exterior home and outdoor living solutions, and a company inspiring how communities design, build and grow, today released its latest annual sustainability report entitled “Building Resilience.”

“At James Hardie, sustainability is foundational to how we do business. We are continuing to make progress, evolve and innovate to ensure homes are built to last,” said Aaron Erter, Chief Executive Officer. “Sustainability is a journey, and this continues with our recent acquisition of The AZEK^® Company in July 2025. As the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, we have never been better positioned to explore a variety of ways we can improve our communities and our planet. At James Hardie we are constantly working towards our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™.”

The report features initiatives to advance the Company’s purpose and details progress across the four primary pillars of the Company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy: Zero Harm, Planet, Innovation and Communities. Highlights from the report for fiscal year 2025 include:

Integration into Business Processes

• Sustainability strategies continue to be integrated into the Hardie Manufacturing Operating System (HMOS).
• Short-term internal natural gas targets were set for each region, helping drive the reduction of Scope 1+2 emissions by 14 percent in fiscal year 2025 from the calendar year 2021 baseline.

Circular Supply Chain

• Efforts to reduce waste and create a circular supply chain for fiber cement products in North America plants diverted over 11 percent of manufacturing waste from local landfills in fiscal year 2025.
• In the Asia Pacific region, James Hardie eliminated 98 percent of waste material sent to landfills by either recycling it back into production processes or sending it to local companies to keep waste materials in the value stream.

Zero Harm

• Over a three-year period, James Hardie is investing more than $75 million in strategic safety infrastructure projects globally.
• Safety standards for energy control processes, machine guarding, working from heights and electrical safety were developed and independently approved in North America and Asia Pacific.

Product Innovation

• James Hardie debuted the TimberHue™ Collection in North America, featuring two-tone, premium finishes in eight authentic wood-look colors – engineered to withstand harsh weather and made with noncombustible* James Hardie technology. In addition, its long-lasting performance reduces the need for replacement over time, conserving materials and resources.
• The Hardie™ Architectural Collection expanded to include Hardie^® Artisan^® Siding, featuring extra-thick lap boards and deep shadow lines for a natural wood aesthetic with the strength and resilience of fiber cement, providing superior overall durability to help protect homes from fire damage while delivering a long-lasting, low-maintenance solution that supports more sustainable home exteriors.
• In Europe, fermacell^® Therm25™, an easy-to-install fiber gypsum product, has lower CO2 emissions compared to conventional flooring and incorporates recycled gypsum, reducing landfill waste and reliance on mined materials.
• In the United States, Green Builder Media recognized James Hardie as an innovation and brand leader, naming Hardie^® Artisan^® Trim as a 2025 Sustainable Product of the Year for its distinctive design, superior performance and lasting value. 

Respecting Human Rights

• James Hardie launched a global human rights policy and completed the first salient issues review, conducting on-site social compliance audits of the few tier-one suppliers in high-risk environments.

Stronger Workforce

• The launch of the BuildWell program is helping to create a culture of well-being, where employees are supported with education, resources and opportunities for their physical, mental, social and financial well-being, tailored to the specific needs of employees in different regions.

Stronger Communities

• James Hardie contributed $1.65 billion in economic value to the communities in which it operates through capital expenditures at plants and by investing in employees, local ecosystems and across the supplier base.
• James Hardie continued its global collaboration with Habitat for Humanity^® International, and provided 29 Habitat Strong grants to build affordable and climate-resilient homes in fiscal year 2025.

Integrating with The AZEK^® Company

As announced in July 2025, James Hardie successfully completed its previously announced acquisition of The AZEK^® Company (“AZEK”). James Hardie now features a portfolio of high-performance, low-maintenance exterior and outdoor living brands, including Hardie^®, TimberTech^®, AZEK^® Exteriors, Versatex^®, fermacell^®, StruXure^®, Ultralox^® and Intex^®.

AZEK^® embeds sustainability into every stage of its operations, from material sourcing and manufacturing to product durability and end-of-life solutions. Guided by a full-circle approach, AZEK^® transforms waste and scrap into high-performance, long-lasting materials and aims to incorporate one billion pounds of recycled content into its manufacturing annually. Its latest and final stand-alone FULL-CIRCLE report highlighting progress toward environmental and recycling initiatives during AZEK^®‘s fiscal 2024 is available here.

“As we continue to integrate with AZEK^®, we are harnessing our collective strengths to advance our sustainability leadership and position the combined company for even greater impact. This work is shaping the next generation of our sustainability goals, and we look forward to sharing more on this important topic in the future,” said Amanda Cimaglia, Vice President, Global Sustainability.

Building Resilience

James Hardie’s sustainability goals align directly with issues that matter most to its stakeholders and overall corporate objectives. The Company’s sustainability strategy is driven through cross-functional collaboration, including research and development, engineering, manufacturing, finance and human resources leadership.

In fiscal year 2023, James Hardie adopted new, more ambitious sustainability goals to help track and assess progress. In fiscal year 2024, the Company set near-term regional targets that roll up to overall longer-term goals. Each regional president is held accountable for attaining these targets in the region and is provided funding in the regional budget to support initiatives at the local level. As a result, the entire organization is engaged in and committed to these goals.

*Hardie® fiber cement products are noncombustible and/or have a Class A fire rating when tested in accordance with ASTM E84. Fiber cement fire resistance does not extend to applied paints or coatings, which may be damaged or char when exposed to flames. The use of noncombustible siding, combined with other fire mitigation measures, may help harden a home against external fire.

For more information about James Hardie Building Products Inc., visit www.jameshardie.com. 

About James Hardie 

James Hardie Industries plc is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, and composite and PVC decking and railing products. Products offered by James Hardie are engineered for beauty, durability, and climate resilience, and include trusted brands like Hardie^®, TimberTech^®, AZEK^® Exteriors, Versatex^®, fermacell^® and StruXure^®. With a global footprint, the James Hardie portfolio is marketed and sold throughout North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

James Hardie Industries plc is incorporated and existing under the laws of Ireland. As an Irish plc, James Hardie is governed by the Irish Companies Act. James Hardie’s principal executive offices are located at 1st Floor, Block A, One Park Place, Upper Hatch Street, Dublin 2, D02 FD79, Ireland.

For more information and media resources, visit JamesHardie.com/about-us/media resources./about-us/media-resources.

For investor information, please visit ir.jameshardie.com.au.

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Forward-Looking Statements 

This Media Release contains forward-looking statements and information that are necessarily subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Additional important factors relating to the Company that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the risks and uncertainties set forth in Section 3 “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 (the “Company 2025 Annual Report”); changes in general economic, political, governmental and business conditions globally and in the countries in which the Company does business; changes in interest rates; changes in inflation rates; changes in exchange rates; the level of construction generally; changes in cement demand and prices; changes in raw material and energy prices; changes in business strategy and various other factors. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein. James Hardie assumes no obligation to update or correct the information contained in this Media Release except as required by law.

This media release has been authorized by the James Hardie Board of Directors.

Investor and Media Contact

Joe Ahlersmeyer, CFA
Vice President, Investor Relations

Telephone: +1 773-970-1213 
Email: investors@jameshardie.com

James Hardie Industries plc is a limited liability company incorporated in Ireland with its registered office at 1st Floor, Block A, One Park Place, Upper Hatch Street, Dublin 2, D02 FD79, Ireland.

• Investors and buyers from 45 countries are participating this week in the most relevant business event in the region.
• The Summit marks a new chapter in Costa Rica’s global strategy to attract investment and promote exports.

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — This week, Costa Rica is hosting the Costa Rica Trade & Investment Summit 2025, a high-level event that brings together the most influential players in international trade and investment in one place. Organized by the Trade and Investment Promotion Agency of Costa Rica (PROCOMER), this gathering marks a milestone by integrating exports and foreign direct investment into a single space for the first time.

Over the course of five days, more than 1,000 Costa Rican and multinational companies will meet with 400 international buyers and investors from 45 countries, in a multisector agenda that includes more than 3,700 business meetings, investment rounds, visits to business parks, and networking opportunities.

“This event is proof that Costa Rica is ready to compete and lead. We have designed a space to attract investment projects that generate linkages, employment, and sustainability, while also promoting our export offer to the most demanding markets. This is the new vision of country promotion: ambitious, strategic, and future-oriented,” said Laura López, General Manager of PROCOMER.

This gathering also represents the evolution of the historic Buyers Trade Mission (BTM), an event that for more than 25 years connected thousands of Costa Rican exporting companies with international buyers. Today, under a more robust and far-reaching format, the Costa Rica Trade & Investment Summit consolidates export promotion and foreign direct investment attraction into a single platform.

The opening ceremony featured the participation of Manuel Tovar, Minister of Foreign Trade, and Laura López, General Manager of PROCOMER, along with international delegations and representatives of the business sector.

Participants come from key markets such as Germany, the United Kingdom, Japan, India, the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Spain, France, and Central America. In addition, the academic agenda includes lectures by global leaders such as:

• Didi Caldwell (Global Location Strategies): Economic forces and their impact on the future of FDI
• Katie McGinty (Johnson Controls): Smart buildings: the business case for growth through sustainability
• Henry Loewendahl (Wavteq): The future of work
• María Carolina Pinheiro (Wyndham Hotels): Participation in the tourism investment segment

Country potential: a strategy delivering results

As of July 2025, Costa Rica’s goods exports reached $13.148 billion, representing a 17% growth compared to the same period in the previous year. The main driver continues to be the precision and medical equipment sector, accounting for 48% of total exports, followed by the agricultural sector (17%) and the food sector (12%).

Costa Rica is home to more than 1,000 multinational companies operating in strategic sectors such as medical devices, corporate services, advanced manufacturing, and digital technologies. The country also consolidates its position as a reliable supplier of high-quality foods: it is the world’s largest exporter of pineapples, the third-largest exporter of bananas, and the leading exporter of cassava to the U.S. and the EU.

In terms of foreign direct investment, the country stands out for its high reinvestment of profits and the sustained growth of projects outside the Greater Metropolitan Area. In 2024, total FDI reached $5.008 billion, representing a 32% growth compared to 2023, with the United States, Colombia, Switzerland, Mexico, and France as the main countries of origin of the capital.

“The Costa Rica Trade & Investment Summit is a commitment to building long-term relationships and opening new opportunities for our regions. This platform was created to stay and to evolve alongside the needs of the global environment,” concluded Laura López, General Manager of PROCOMER.