The Panamanian government’s optimistic projections are based on the publicity that finally began this year at the international level, with the injection of $20 million into the Tourism Promotion Fund. The campaign to promote Panama as a tourist destination in the main international markets began in November of this year and will be active for […]

Bnamericas put out a great article of the future projects in Panama. Panama could see works begin on some major infrastructure projects next year, in addition to progress continuing on other important developments that are already underway. Some of these projects may get a boost from a plan for private sector investment in Latin America, […]

Responding to the growing demand for the air route, Air China confirmed that it will increase the weekly frequencies it operates between Beijing and the Panamanian capital from one to three in the coming months. Although did not specify the date when the three frequencies would start operating, officials from the Panama Tourism Authority (ATP) […]

Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad F. Wolf and Panamanian Minister of Public Security Rolando Mirones signed a Letter of Intent for Security Cooperation at DHS headquarters in Washington, DC, to improve the two countries’ collaborative security efforts. “Today marks a big step forward in confronting the significant security challenges across Central America together with […]

The Trump administration plan will be aimed at 30 countries of the continent and is called “America Crece”, and consists mainly of the development of private investments, granting loans and sale of natural gas surpluses. The U.S. government’s objective is that, with the application of América Crece, job creation will be facilitated through the development […]

Nanette Witmer writes for International Living about our cost of living here especially for retirees. Many people don’t realize that Panama’s famous Pensionado discounts are given to all who qualify by age—expat or Panamanian. When women reach the age of 55 and men 60, they are entitled by Panama law to receive the benefits referred […]

Wow, what a year here in Panama and I can’t wait to see what 2020 brings.  Family get together and parties are winding down and thank goodness too!  Before we leave the subject and get on with where I think Panama is headed, I would like to share with you some highlights of our little […]

As in the case of Panama, Chinese authorities gave their endorsement for the processing plants Porcina Americana and Carnes Zamora to start selling pork products to the Asian giant from January 2020. Following the authorization granted by the Asian country, pig farmers predict a strong impact on employment generation in rural sectors where most pig […]

Faced with the decline in commercial activity in the Panamanian Free Trade Zone, its directors are looking for new business opportunities in markets in the Caribbean. In the first seven months of 2019, commercial activity in the Colon Free Zone (ZLC) totaled $10.782 million, 14% less than in the same period in 2018. Imports totaled […]

Commercial entities of Cuba and Panama signed a collaboration agreement to enhance the exchange between both countries. The agreement, signed between ProCuba and ProPanamá in the Central American country, would allow benefits in sectors such as biotechnology, agriculture and tourism, Prensa Latina (PL) news agency reported. These institutions are devoted to the promotion and boosting […]