U.S. Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey, Commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), will visit Panama from February 19 to 20 to meet with the nation’s leaders to strengthen cooperation and discuss critical regional challenges. This marks the first time Adm. Holsey visits Panama since assuming command of U.S Southern Command in November 2024. Panama is one […]
The president of Panama, José Raúl Mulino, announced an economic reactivation plan that includes an investment of US$350 million in 14 government projects, with the aim of generating 10,000 jobs in the country. During his weekly conference, he also addressed migration issues and referred to the visit of the head of the United States Southern […]
With an investment of US$14 million, a new COOLECHE food concentrate plant was inaugurated, located in Concepción, Chiriquí, a cooperative, which brings together 500 producers and contributes about 70% of the production of grade “A” milk in Panama, reaffirms with this investment its leadership in the agricultural sector. This modern plant represents a key step […]
The Minister of Trade and Industries of Panama, Julio Moltó, and the Ambassador of Australia, Rachel Moseley, held a meeting focused on exploring various opportunities for bilateral cooperation in key sectors such as logistics, trade and the pharmaceutical industry, strategic areas for the economic development of both countries. Panama is Australia’s main trading partner, which […]
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 […]