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…
One year after opening the $6 billion expansion of the Panama Canal, officials are already discussing another set of locks. If demand continues at its current pace, a new set of locks could be needed by 2025, Canal Administrator Jorge Luis…
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Panama is growing at a steady rate, outpacing most countries around the world, according to new data released by the government. In the first quarter of 2017, FDI in Panama increased by 10.7 percent over…