Panama sees opportunities with US tariff policies


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“The United States is our largest export market. Definitely, what we see are some opportunities in many sectors of exploitation in the midst of this change that is emerging in the world, “confessed the Minister of Commerce and Industries (MICI), Julio Moltó, when questioned about the actions that the country is doing in the midst […]

May 2, 2025

IMF gives Panama the largest positive growth review in Latin America, the MEF reported


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According to the entity, the international organization has significantly raised its forecast for the Panamanian economy. In October 2024, the IMF estimated a growth of 3% by 2025; now, it has increased this projection to 4%. The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) reported this Saturday, April 26, through its social networks, that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has […]

May 2, 2025

Great chances of natural gas in Panamanian waters


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Studies of the marine geology of the Panamanian Caribbean are giving indications that there could possibly be natural gas deposits in Panama. Juan Manuel Urriola, national secretary of Energy, revealed that with a seismic study of the marine area, off the coast, they will begin to analyze with people who have experience in the field. “We will continue […]

May 2, 2025

More than 50 Panamanian enterprises and MSMEs receive seed capital thanks to CABEI, the European Union, and the Government of Germany


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More than 50 entrepreneurs and micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) will benefit from the Regional Seed Capital Program of the DINAMICA II Initiative in Panama. This symbolic delivery is the result of a tripartite effort between the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI), the Government of Germany through KfW, and the European Union, […]

May 2, 2025

May Climate Week 2025


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May Climate Week 2025 will focus on the theme, ‘Dialogues for Ambition and Implementation,’ and provide a space for dialogue, capacity building, and showcasing innovative solutions to support the intergovernmental process and urgent, inclusive, and coordinated climate action. The meeting is one of two Climate Week meetings in 2025 that aim to build momentum towards […]

May 2, 2025

Cable & Wireless leads Meduca tender to bring Internet to more than 3,000 schools


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Two companies presented offers in the tender for the Internet service carried out by the Ministry of Education (Meduca). This is the public act for the “Tendering, installation, configuration and implementation of the Internet access service for educational centers at the national level.” The opening of envelopes with the offers presented took place on April 22, with the […]

April 25, 2025

Panama, one of the five countries in the world that will implement an unpaid care program


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On April 21, the Unpaid Care, Disability and Gender Transformative Approach Program was officially launched, a proposal that proposes structural changes in the care system. The initiative, promoted by United Nations agencies in conjunction with the government, the private sector and social organizations, seeks to redistribute care work, make its economic value visible and transform the role […]

April 25, 2025