Panamanian Agro-exporters have begun negotiations to sell the fruit in the markets of Dubai, South Korea and Turkey. Panamanian businessmen reported that they have sent three containers of pineapples to Dubai and that the transit time is 40 days, which is why the main challenge for exporters is to get the fruit in good condition. […]
Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor at JOC.com writes of the last two years since the Canal was expanded and its impact on shipping. wo years after the opening of the $5.4 billion larger locks, the Panama Canal has racked up a series of wins, from attracting services from the Suez Canal to seeing carriers deploy larger ships sooner […]
Colombia’s Finance Minister Mauricio Cardenas on Thursday hosted a meeting with officials from Mexico, Panama, and the United States to share information on Venezuelan government officials suspected of corruption and their support networks.During a meeting in the coastal city of Cartagena, the four nations agreed to expand cooperation to fight illegal financial networks in crisis-wracked […]
Jessica Ramesch reports for International Living on things to do in Panama. Panama stands out among the world’s top expat destinations, due to its solid infrastructure, First World amenities, beautiful beaches, and proximity to the U.S. But, there is so much more to this country than meets the eye. Panama City for example offers every […]
There is so much to see and do in Panama. However, the famous Panama Canal is what draws in many visitors, and rightfully so, as it is a marvel of engineering work. Operating 365 days a year and helping the world’s cargo be shipped safely to new destinations around the globe, the Panama Canal is […]
Charleston mayor John Tecklenburg announces the Panama City mission Friday morning It marks the first time the Holy City will send delegates to the Central American country since the two municipalities signed a sister city agreement in 2016. The visit is set for October 16-20, 2018 and is part of a partnership between Sister […]
The Tourism Authority of Panama is putting out to tender the study, design, construction and equipment of a convention center in the province of Chiriqui. Panama Government Purchase 2018-1-45-0-04-LV-013192: “The Project consists in the design and construction of a Convention Center measuring approximately 6000 square meters and improvements to the site, including parking, landscaping, public […]
Well, the World Cup is over and France beat out Croatia in a great final cup game. Looking back, I see a proud nation here in Panama, it matters not that we lost, because we made it to Russia and played with the big boys!! Fresh off the journey of a lifetime, Román Torres is back with […]
Panama’s leading trade groups see both challenges and opportunities in a free trade agreement (FTA) the country is negotiating with China. As the first round of negotiations is going on in Panama City, private sector leaders here said Panama will have the opportunity to make its exports more competitive once the FTA is utilized in […]
My friend Geoffrey at Gateway to South America recently published this great interview with Yukon Huang about his book Cracking the China Conundrum: Why Conventional Economic Wisdom Is Wrong. Yukon Huang is a senior fellow with the Asia Program. He was formerly the World Bank’s country director for China and earlier director for Russia and the Former […]