The Director General of the National Customs Authority, Soraya Valdivieso, held a meeting with Dr. Mansie Iyer and Eng. Charles Gunzel of the United States Department of Energy, with the main objective of advancing the monitoring of the Megaports Project. This project seeks to strengthen security in the country’s maritime terminals, implementing nuclear smuggling detection […]
The President of Panama, José Raúl Mulino, reported that the memorandum of understanding signed in 2017 between Panama and China on the Silk Road will not be renewed, it will also allow the United States to use the Metetí airport, in Darién, for its migrant deportation plan and also invited them to participate in the […]
For an approximate amount of US$1,036 million (159.496 million yen) the Republic of Panama and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), signed the third loan agreement for the continuation of the construction of Line 3 of the Panama Metro. The Minister of Economy and Finance, Felipe Chapman on the conditions of the loan, commented that […]
A planned call between the President of the United States, Donald Trump, and his Panamanian counterpart, José Raúl Mulino, was postponed this Friday due to changes in Trump’s agenda, according to a statement from the Presidency of Panama. The statement, published in X this Friday, said that White House officials had contacted the Ministry of […]
China’s ambassador to the United Nations (UN), Fu Cong, described as regrettable Panama’s decision to withdraw from the Silk Road Initiative, an economic project promoted by Beijing. Fu Cong stressed that this measure not only affects cooperation between nations, but also responds to a defamation campaign against the initiative. The Chinese diplomat defended the Silk […]
The recently approved Bill No. 26 establishes the legal framework for the production, marketing and export of hemp in Panama, the regulations seek to regulate its use for industrial purposes and other lawful uses, authorizing activities such as the cultivation, transformation and distribution of the plant and its derivatives. The Ministry of Commerce and Industries […]
The Electric Generation Company (EGESA) has received approval from its Board of Directors for the construction of a new 5 Megawatt (MW) solar plant, a key step in the progress towards a more sustainable energy model for Panama. The new solar plant aims to significantly increase the renewable energy generation capacity in Panama, so the […]
“Alma, corazón y salsa“, by Peruvians Tony and Mimy Succar, won the Grammy for Best Latin Tropical Album. This award goes to a Panamanian, the young producer and musical sound engineer María Laura Castillero, who participated in the project. The Grammy Awards ceremony was held this Sunday, February 2 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles The […]
Grupo Panama Car Rental (PCR) proudly announces the launch of its own brand, Automarket Rent a Car, as part of its strategy of growth and business strengthening. This new stage represents a fundamental step in the development of the Group’s Strategic Plan, based on its deep knowledge of the market, the accumulated experience and the exceptional talent […]
The Minister of Economy and Finance, Felipe Chapman, highlighted the relevance of Panama as a logistics center during a meeting with the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF). Chapman emphasized that these meetings are beneficial for the country, since they allow to outline a roadmap focused on financing and investment for the […]