The rules proposed by the government and currently being discussed in Congress will be presented to national and foreign companies in the Honduras “Open for Business Conference” to be held on 5 and 6 May.

A story in The Herald explains: "The new law which contains 67 items was developed by the national legal framework that provides legal guarantees for foreign and domestic investors to do business in Honduras in the areas of infrastructure, energy, trade and services, among other business activities. "

Source: elheraldo.hn

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