A study by Alegra.com reveals that Panama is the second country in Latin America with the highest percentage of adult entrepreneurs, specifically in the range of 35 to 54 years, exceeding the regional average by 2.21%. The study “Latin America undertakes: Analysis of SMEs in the region” highlights the importance of SMEs in Panama, which […]
During the first forum of the Panamanian Capital Market Association (APAMEC) 2024, the Deputy Minister of Economy, Eida Sáiz, highlighted the importance of strategic alliances and celebrated the recent approval, in June 2024, of the new sustainable financing framework. In his speech, Sáiz stressed the firm commitment of the Panamanian government to strengthen the capital […]
In order to promote sustainability and work for a supply chain free of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the Nestlé company is incorporating the implementation of regenerative agriculture practices into its Dairy Development Plan. With this plan, the company makes available to national producers, agricultural technicians who advise and train them to develop good practices regarding […]
Due to the demographic and population growth of Panama City, the development of areas such as North Panama on the peripheries of the city has been promoted, transforming it into a city of multiple centers. As a result of this, residential developments have emerged such as Brisas Capital that emerges as an engine of this […]
The International Maritime University of Panama (UMIP) formalized international cooperation in maritime transport, thanks to the fact that it will continue to be the host institution of the Centers for Cooperation in Maritime Technology (MTCC) for the Latin American region, after signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Maritime Organization (IMO). By continuing to […]
Today, the United States and Panama announced the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will begin a new U.S. Department of State-funded foreign assistance program to address irregular migration in the region. This program will help the Panamanian government to remove foreign nationals who do not have a legal basis to remain in Panama. This […]
A Panamanian court has acquitted 28 people charged with money-laundering under cases linked to the Panama Papers and “Operation Car Wash” scandals, the country’s judicial branch said in a statement on Friday. It did not provide names of the people who were acquitted. Judge Baloisa Marquinez ordered that precautionary measures be lifted against all the […]
The operator of the KFC and DQ restaurant chain in Panama, Franquicias Panameñas, S.A. announced that all the restaurants of both chains throughout the country will be operated by Platinum Brands, S.A. According to a statement from the company, this strategic alliance represents for them to achieve growth and consolidation in the market, where Platinum […]
With the publication in the Official Gazette of Ministerial Resolution 2024-1529 of June 20, 2024, by which the Sustainable Financing Framework of the Republic of Panama is adopted, the State will be allowed to issue thematic bonds and/or contract green, social and/or sustainable loans in order to partially or totally finance new or existing projects […]
The Bimbo company, through its bakery that operates in Panama, seeks to export to Central America products that are made and have their consumption exclusively in the country, although they are already exporting rasin bread to Costa Rica, as indicated by Vivian Carles, General Manager of the company. “Panama has a taste for special breads, […]