New Panama President Laurentino Cortizo told journalists last week that the country’s relationship with China remains strong and talks continue about a new trade deal. Cortizo was responding to reports that the relationship may be cooling off. And he made…
A new report from the World Bank predicts Panama’s economy will grow by 5 percent in 2019, the largest increase in Latin America, despite increased turmoil around the world. Overall, the World Bank expects global economic growth to “ease to…
A new deal with one of China’s largest tourism sites will promote the beauty of Panama to the world’s largest travel market. The Tourism Authority of Panama and Tongcheng International Travel Services agreed to a promotional agreement to feature Panama…
By Duncan McGowan A year after Panama announced a groundbreaking new relationship with China, progress on economic deals has been “impressive” and there is more to come, Pres. Juan Carlos Varela announced this week. Without a doubt, there has been…