The National Bank of Panama (BNP) has announced a budget of US$350 million for this year, intended for credits that will benefit the different productive sectors of the country, with a particular emphasis on the agricultural sector. The information was revealed by the General Manager of the BNP, Javier Carrizo, during the Agricultural Encounters program, […]
Panama is preparing to receive the first edition of Expo HORECA, which will be held on February 20, at the Megapolis Convention Center, an event that will bring together the main players in the hotel, gastronomic and coffee sector, with the purpose of promoting growth and innovation in the hotel industry. International exhibitors will share […]
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) awarded a total of US$310.45 million, in the first Treasury Bills Auction of 2025, obtaining a demand that tripled the indicative amount and consolidating confidence in the country’s financial instruments. The US$310.45 million was broken down into US$300.46 million in competitive offers and US$9.99 million in non-competitive offers, […]
President José Raúl Mulino addressed various topics in his weekly conference, including a reduction in the prices of 20 medicines, an audit of Suntracs, the beginning of the construction of the Roberto Mariano Bula stadium in Colón and Panama’s diplomatic relations with the United States and China. Mulino announced a reduction of 29% to 86% […]
Panama is ready to become the hub of international events, with the launch of a promotion that offers free convention centers, an initiative promoted by the Panama Tourism Authority (ATP), and the Tourism Promotion Fund (PROMTUR) Panama. This proposal, aimed at professionals and meeting tourism planners at national and international level, will attract high-impact international […]
The Panama Water Resources Authority (ARAP) presented to the European Union (EU) ambassador in Panama, Isabela Matusz, the progress and achievements in the fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing (INDNR). During her visit to the ARAP facilities, the diplomat learned firsthand about the country’s efforts to combat this problem. Eduardo Carrasquilla, General Administrator of […]
The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP), through the Directorate General of Merchant Marine (DGMM), has intensified its efforts to optimize its fleet through a purification process that excludes from the registration those vessels that do not meet the required standards. This strategy has allowed Panama to reaffirm its commitment to excellence and sustainability, positioning itself prominently […]
The Minister of Commerce and Industries of Panama, Julio Moltó, during the inauguration of the new board of directors of the American Chamber of Commerce and Industries of Panama (Amcham), stressed that Panama continues to make efforts to consolidate its commercial and investment relationship with the United States (USA). Moltó highlighted that the US continues […]
The Mayor’s Office of Panama presents “I Star Graffiti Tour”, a project of the Directorate of Culture and Tourism that seeks to revitalize and beautify public spaces in the 26 districts of the district of Panama through urban art. Through murals created by talented artists, this initiative will promote cultural identity, tourism and social inclusion, […]
The Director General of the National Customs Authority, Soraya Valdivieso, held a meeting with Dr. Mansie Iyer and Eng. Charles Gunzel of the United States Department of Energy, with the main objective of advancing the monitoring of the Megaports Project. This project seeks to strengthen security in the country’s maritime terminals, implementing nuclear smuggling detection […]