Panama Motor Show returns to life
Starting today and until Sunday, October 15, the, Panama Motor Show which has been virtual since 2019 comes back...
BUSINESS
Cabinet approves changes to mining contract as opponents plan march
The Cabinet announced on Tuesday, October 10 that it has approved the modifications to the mining contract that were...
Business chamber asks Finance Minister to explain Fitch downgrading
Panama’s Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture (Cciap) asked the Minister of Economy and Finance, Héctor Alexander, on Thursday,...
Tourism Chamber says counter-migration moves affecting sector
The implementation of immigration measures recently announced by Panamanian authorities to counteract the migration crisis has been criticized ed...
Canadian mining giant ready to review adjustments to state contract
While environmental and union organizations continue their opposition, the Canadian mining giant First Quantum, whose subsidiary Minera Panamá manages...
Functioning judicial system outweighs high GDP – business leaders
The functioning of a judicial system and respect for the law constitute the main indicator of the health of...
Fitch lowers Panama’s outlook to Negative
The risk rating agency Fitch Ratings reported s Friday, September 29, that it lowered Panama's outlook from Stable to...
Construction sector predicts 10% growth this year
The construction sector projects moderate growth this year of 10%, still below the 14.8% of the gross domestic product...
Workers continue anti-mining street closures
Construction workers returned to the streets again on Friday, September 29, in rejection of mining activity in the country...
Panama issues $1 billion in debt bonds
The Panama Government issued another billion in debt bonds, a transaction approved by the Cabinet and published Wednesday, September...
Container ship transits fall but contributions to State remain
The Panama Canal faces several economic and environmental challenges impacting operations and reducing container ship transits slightly by 1.3%...
Two former presidents enmeshed in Odebrecht bribery tsunami
Described by La Prensa as “the trial of the century” the Oderbrecht case which dates back 17 years and...
