What is the Panamanian Consumer Interested in?


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In Panama, during March, April, May and the first week of June, there is an upturn in interest in documentary films, home financing and cargo trucks. Through a system that monitors in real time changes in consumer interests and preferences in Central American countries, developed by CentralAmericaData, it is possible to project short- and long-term demand trends for […]

June 30, 2020

Panama- Private construction projects remain frozen


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Panama’s construction industry  got another setback on Friday June 26 with the news from the Health Ministry that, in the face of mushrooming  coronavirus cases  the shutdown of  private  building projects will be extended for another 15 days affecting scores of thousand of workers, A  published decree  in officialese  said that “within the term of […]

June 30, 2020

Panama Safeguards Seafarers’ Rights During This World Health Crisis


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The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) wants to emphasize that the measures adopted through MMN-003-2020 Coronavirus and Seafarers Employment Agreement and Certificates, on the extension of employment agreements for seafarers were implemented to safeguard their rights and working conditions during this health crisis (COVID-19). Panama has, responsibly, taken various actions with the purpose of establishing mechanisms, […]

June 30, 2020

2019 Future Of Panama Telecommunications Market- Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities of Mobile, Fixed Landline and Broadband Markets


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The Panama Telecommunications Market report includes substantial information related to the market driving forces which are highly influencing the vendor portfolio of the Panama Telecommunications Market and its impact on the market share in terms of revenue of this industry. Likewise, the Panama Telecommunications Industry report analyzes all the current market trends by classifying them […]

June 30, 2020

Marketing: Strategies for the New Normal


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Conveying solid arguments to highlight the importance of the product or service, offering goods with long-term guarantees and being considered essential, are part of the strategies that could increase companies’ sales in the new commercial reality. The changes in people’s habits that emerged in the context of the mobility restrictions imposed by the pandemic accelerated […]

June 30, 2020

Bulk Carrier Takes Out Railroad Bridge in Panama Canal


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A bulk carrier transiting the Panama Canal took out the railroad bridge in Gamboa on Tuesday, causing major damage. The Panama Canal Authority said it is investigating the accident and that ship transits are not impacted by the incident. The railway bridge crosses the Chagres River in Gamboa, Panama. It is part of the Panama […]

June 30, 2020

E-Commerce: What do Consumers Want to Buy?


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Among the people who look for products and services available online in Central America, 20% try to buy electronic devices such as cell phones, video game consoles or cameras, 17% home and garden items, and 10% vehicles. The interactive information system developed by CentralAmericaData monitors in real time the changes in consumer habits in all markets in the region, […]

June 30, 2020

Giant mine, virus free, ready to restart and aid Panama economy


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MineraPanama The giant  Canadian owned,mining operation in Colon  which has registered five  COVID-19  deaths announced Saturday, June 27  that it is  now free of the virus. First Quantum company Cobre Panama, which runs the region’s largest open-pit declared itself ready to return to operate without risking health protocols”. In a published  statement Minera said:  “the […]

June 30, 2020