The Panama Canal Expansion project that’s slated to be completed in April 2016 could open more agricultural export opportunities for the U.S., with increased shipments in particular going to Asia, says Ken Eriksen, senior vice president of transportation at Informa Economics. “Certainly the Asian buyers are going to have an opportunity with this,” Eriksen said […]
People are starting to get smart to the fact that the building code here does not adequately address parking requirements. Normal parking requirements are a minimum of one space per apartment unit plus a compliment of guest parking. Office Building should provide a minimum of 4 spaces per 1,000 sf or 93 m2. Doctor’s […]
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We are all responsible for fighting against the culture of easy money through laundering which attracts investments of dubious legality and generates situations of corruption, insecurity, threats and extortion. The main business association in Panama has joined various international and national organizations, noting the need for “… the private sector and citizens to adhere to […]
The government has joined the list of OECD jurisdictions which exchange tax information automatically, but has said that it will only start implementing the new mechanism in 2018. The Government of the Republic of Panama explained to users of financial services platforms in Panama and the international community, that the country has announced its commitment […]
A bill which has already been approved in second debate provides for production incentives, which vary depending on whether the companies are engaged solely in the local market, the international market or both. From a statement issued by the National Assembly of Panama: Bill No. 285, amending an article of Law 28 of 1995 […]
Kathleen Peddicord reports for USNEWS of this special place here in Panama. November in Panama is the Mes de la Patria, the month when Panamanians celebrate their country’s road to freedom. November 3 is the first of two independence days, this one remembering the break from Colombia in 1903. This is followed by Flag Day […]
Donald Trump wants as much as $75 million from hundreds of condo owners in Panama City’s Trump Ocean Club. The Republican presidential candidate is alleging that they wrongfully fired his company managing the luxury building that is the tallest in Central America. Trump alleges a criminal conspiracy to remove his company from its unpaid position […]
Damian Brett in Miami reports for AirCargo News about this trend. Panama’s air cargo industry has lost market share to ocean transport as a result of increases in the use of the Panama Canal port,s and the trend is expected to continue as the transport artery is widened. Speaking at the Air and Sea Cargo […]
I remember first coming to Panama, getting my Cedula and voting for the first time here when the canal expansion was put to a vote. It was one of the proudest days of my life as I returned to the land of my birth and I knew that I was going to witness this incredible […]