Panama continues to strengthen its efforts to eliminate communicable diseases and build a more resilient health system. From November 18 to 22, a High-Level Mission organized by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Ministry of Health (MINSA) of Panama was carried out, with the aim of analyzing the progress of the Initiative for the […]
The Royal Decameron Beach Resort in Panama has long been a favorite destination for travelers seeking sun, relaxation, and a touch of luxury. This year, the resort marks a significant milestone — its 50th anniversary. To celebrate this half-century of unforgettable experiences, the resort hosted a special holiday celebration, packed with traveler reviews, memorable photos, […]
Panama is preparing to assume a leading role in the conservation of sea turtles at the international level, after being selected as the venue for the 13th Conference of the Parties (COP13) of the Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles (CIT), an event that will take place in June 2028. This […]
Panama has taken an important step in the modernization of its medical infrastructure by having the first equipment in the region with spectral technology, also becoming the country with the most advanced tomography in Latin America, a model of 512 cuts. This innovation makes a big difference for both doctors and patients, as it significantly […]
Panamanian banking is in a process of digital transformation similar to that of other nations in the region, although significant efforts are already observed by some banking entities, which have successfully implemented various digital functionalities to facilitate the user experience, the challenge of achieving full digital maturity in the sector still persists. However, despite the […]
US-based RE+ Events has revealed that it will hold a solar-plus-storage event in Panama City on Dec. 4 and 5. “RE+ Events has been expanding its portfolio internationally for several years, successfully establishing platforms for the renewable energy and clean tech industries globally,” the company’s director of international partnerships, Benjamin Low, told pv magazine. “This includes […]
The construction sector currently represents 15% of the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and a growth of 3% is projected by 2025, as announced by the president of the Panamanian Chamber of Construction (Capac), Alejandro Ferrer. During the presentation of an economic analysis of the sector in the first half of 2024, Ferrer highlighted a […]
The IAPA, for its part, valued the signing of both declarations as a “historical landmark” for Panama, focused on preserving freedom of expression and the press, the Panamanian Government highlighted. The president of Panama, José Raúl Mulino, ratified his commitment to freedom of expression and press, highlighting that his government has established important advances in […]
The Government of Panama received US$26.7 million from CCRIF SPC within 14 days of a rainfall event that affected that country during October 31 to November 4, 2024. According to reports, this event resulted in landslides, flooding, fallen trees, the collapse of some bridges and loss of crops in some areas. Some 1,500 people were […]
The National Secretariat of Science, Technology and Innovation (Senacyt) was represented by Mr. Franklin Morales, head of International Technical Cooperation, at the First Business Forum within the framework of the Free Trade Agreement between Korea and Central America (K-CAFTA), held on November 11 and 12 in San José, Costa Rica. Senacyt’s participation in this forum […]