The fourth edition of Credicorp’s Financial Inclusion Index (IIF) revealed that Panama is the second country in Latin America with the highest score in this index, advancing one place compared to 2023. The report highlights that Panama’s rise is mainly due to an increase in the holding of credit products within the financial system and […]
The process for the entry of a third mobile telecommunications operator in Panama is progressing firmly, as confirmed by Zelmar Rodríguez, administrator of the National Public Services Authority (ASEP), who explained that they are currently in a phase of evaluation and design of the bases for a public tender. He stressed that the objective is […]
Costa Rica and Panama signed a bilateral agreement to promote culture, art and creative industries, which includes exchanges in research, training in arts and cultural heritage, as well as courses, workshops, tours, conferences or internships. The agreement envisages promoting exchange programs in the fields of research, training in arts and cultural heritage, as well as in technical, […]
Taxation specialists from different continents are meeting in Panama City, at the third conference of the Network of Tax Organizations (NTO), entitled: “Navigating the Digital Tax Panorama: electronic commerce, collaborative platforms and crypto-asset trade”, an activity inaugurated by the Deputy Director General of Revenue, in charge, Guillermo Luis López. He stressed that the Republic of […]
The Board of Directors of the Panama Canal announced that it approved the funds for the construction of a new lake in the Indio River basin, as part of the Water Projects Program. This initiative seeks to guarantee the water supply for more than 50% of the Panamanian population, nearby communities and the operation of […]
The opening of the new Hyatt Regency hotel in Panama, strengthens the hotel offer and in the tourist sector of the country, offering a new hospitality proposal, with an innovative concept and a focus on high quality service, this hotel seeks to attract both international tourists and customers of the Hyatt brand. Richard Anthony Westel, […]
The Netherlands reaffirmed its support for Panama before the European Union in the face of discriminatory lists and will cooperate with sustainable development and international justice, the Panamanian Foreign Ministry announced after the visit of Minister Javier Martínez Acha to that country. The Foreign Minister of Panama met with his counterpart Caspar Veldkamp to strengthen cooperation in […]
U.S. Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey, Commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), will visit Panama from February 19 to 20 to meet with the nation’s leaders to strengthen cooperation and discuss critical regional challenges. This marks the first time Adm. Holsey visits Panama since assuming command of U.S Southern Command in November 2024. Panama is one […]
The company Productos Toledano became the first poultry company to successfully obtain the international certification FSSC 22000 Development Program Level II, opening new business opportunities with customers who prioritize food safety in their supplier selection processes. With this certification that is endorsed by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), the company Productos Toledano is positioned […]
The president of Panama, José Raúl Mulino, announced an economic reactivation plan that includes an investment of US$350 million in 14 government projects, with the aim of generating 10,000 jobs in the country. During his weekly conference, he also addressed migration issues and referred to the visit of the head of the United States Southern […]