The Committee on Education, Culture and Sports of the National Assembly approved in the first debate the bill No. 98, which guarantees a minimum investment of 1% of GDP in science, technology and research in Panama from 2029, a project that establishes a progressive increase from 2025, adjusted annually according to economic growth. Half of […]
The strong commitment to transparency, their human sensitivity and the search for innovative solutions, characterize the career of more than 25 years of the general director of the Social Security Fund, Dino Mon Vásquez, who arrives at the institution with the mission of promoting a new era of efficiency and quality of service for the insured. […]
IFZA, one of the main free zones of the United Arab Emirates, has expressed its interest in replicating its successful business model in Panama by opening an office under the free zone regime, reported the Deputy Minister of Industries and Commerce, Eduardo Arango, after his recent visit to Dubai to participate in the tenth edition […]
According to the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), the automotive industry in Panama has contributed more than US$280 million in tax revenues during 2024, highlighting its fundamental role in the economic development of the country. Of the total amount collected, US$150 million comes from the Selective Consumption Tax (ISC) applied to the sale of […]
The UK Embassy in Panama and the Sustainable Panama Foundation (PASOS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop a rainwater collection project, funded by the Great Challenge Fund, which will benefit the country’s rural communities, starting with the community of El Retiro, Antón, in the province of Coclé. The project seeks to mitigate the challenges […]
The President of the Republic, José Raúl Mulino, announced that on October 19 he will be traveling to Paris, France, to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron, with whom he has an appointment scheduled for October 21, where they will talk about the inclusion of Panama in discriminatory lists. “With the same energy with which […]
Three prominent experts have analyzed Panama’s residential real estate market, concluding that this 2024 could show a remarkable recovery, with figures that resemble those of 2019. Analysts highlighted that the growth of the Panamanian economy and the decrease in unemployment are key factors in this revitalization. However, they expressed concern about legal certainty and interest […]
With an investment of US$1.2 billion and after 36 months of construction, the natural gas plant of Generatora Gatún came into operation on October 1, which will provide 670 MW to the national electricity system representing a crucial advance for the energy diversification of the country. Esteban Barrientos, CEO of the company, highlighted the relevance […]
On October 19, the seminar “All about Medicinal Cannabis” will be held in Panama, organized by the company PRLM Educational of Puerto Rico, an event that marks a milestone in the emerging medical cannabis industry in the country. The event will be led by Goodwin Aldarondo, CEO of PRLM Educational and expert in medicinal cannabis […]
The Budget Committee of the National Assembly (AN-Parliament) approved two transfers of items in favor of the Company Metro de Panamá S.A. and the Institute of National Aqueducts and Sewers, in the order of 6.1 million. According to the published information, the Metro de Panamá S.A. Company received approval, from the commissioned deputies, of two transfers of […]