The Panamanian Minister of Public Security Alexis Bethancourt (left) inaugurated the seminar on defense and security in Central America with U.S. Army Lieutenant General (ret.) Frederick S. Rudesheim, director of the William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies. (Photo: William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies) Panama City hosted the Central American Regional […]

  In June of 2017 Panama and China made history by establishing diplomatic relations. Fast forward a year and a lot has happened. President Varela made an official state visit to Beijing to sign a series of agreements. During this time, the two nations implemented more than 20 deals and a free trade agreement is […]

One of Japan’s leading whisky bloggers discusses the shortage of good Japanese single malts, the state of the country’s whisky industry, and how to order a highball. nce upon a time, you could walk into a shop in Japan and buy whole casks of Yamazaki whisky from Suntory. Today, you’re lucky if you can get […]

Having just returned from a vacation and exploratory to Chile and Argentina, I was very impressed with what I saw in Santiago, Chile. Business is booming and everyone seemed happy with their life there.  Most importantly, they are part of a economic model that the US could learn a lesson from. After reading Dan Mitchell’s […]

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 […]