The year-old expansion of the Panama is having far-reaching impacts on the global economy and trade. And it’s also impacting the environment. Shipping companies have been able to lower their total carbon emissions by 17 million metric tons in the…
The expansion of the Panama Canal made world headlines when it opened one year ago, and now officials have released the a report card on the new Canal’s initial performance. “The Expanded Panama Canal has continually set records and surpassed…
The Panama government’s efforts to meet international financial standards received a boost this week from the Global Forum of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). After a “fast track” review of Panama’s financial structure and latest actions, the…
A delegation from Panama led by President Juan Carlos Varela has finished up a busy visit to Washington D.C., where they were promoting the country’s economic and political interests. The trip included meetings between Varela and President Donald Trump. Discussions…