Having recently completed major surgery here in Panama and meeting some of the top flight physicians that attended me, I can see why Panama is headed places and will capitalize on the growing trends in medical tourism. This article just in from CentralAmericadata.com. Globally, medical tourism spending has reached $ 60 billion and it is […]
As reported by my friends at the Latin Business Journal, Panama again tops the index, as it has done in all previous years. However, this year, Nicaragua became the second-most globalized country, while Costa Rica became the fourth-most globalized nation in Latin America. Meanwhile, Honduras ranked between Nicaragua and Costa Rica. That means that three Central American countries are among the four most globalized countries in Latin […]
I watched the news the other night where Lake Affect snow was washing across the States including areas that received up to 4 feet overnight and that is huge for December. Bet they can’t wait until February rolls around. My wife is in New York City and she tells me that it is beautiful […]
I was born in Panama and I am proud to be Panamanian. When I was young, I left Panama and traveled to Korea where I grew up and completed all of my schooling. I found a recent report by Andres Oppenheimer to be quit relevant and hope that it was read by the leaders in Latin […]
My favorite airline COPA based here in Panama continues its expansion as they try to keep up with demand and projected growth that is expected to continue unabated in Panama for years to come. Here is the press release from Boeing WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Copa Airlines today announced […]
I must say that I was surprised like a lot of folks that Panama actually moved forward with this agreement. Since I invested and moved most of my funds to Panama several years ago, I made the determination that I would remain transparent to the United States (IRS) and have filed the annual reports necessary […]
Here in Boquete like in most places in Panama, we celebrated independence days and I wanted to share this with you. BOQUETE A friend of mine here in Boquete sent me this note and link to pictures of the parade last weekend celebrating the last of the November holidays here in Panama. Mark Heyer speaks […]
Central America Data recently reported another investment Panama is making in its infrastructure to keep up with the growing population. We now have a new sewer system being built in the City along with an expanded coastal highway and the start of a new Metro System for a greatly improved transportation network. Source: CAF Wednesday, […]
This in from a report by Estrella. It confirms that Panama has remained to certain degree, insulated from the economic problems up north and will continue to grow. PANAMA. A few days before the start of the new year economic projections are outlined in positive. Between 5% and 7.5% expected growth of the Panamanian economy over […]
I have often discussed the topic of land banking and the reasons are becoming more important as an investment strategy for a portion of your portfolio. Here is a recent article that I found of interest. Land banking can be a lucrative investment, especially if you acquire land that could be attractive to future developers. […]