Five months after formally launching diplomatic ties, China and Panama are negotiating a new trade agreement that could provide a big boost to Panama’s economy and real estate market. Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela said he expects to sign 15…
The prestigious Moody’s rating service has upgraded its outlook on Panama to positive from stable, in a move with far-ranging implications for the country’s economy. Moody’s is essentially putting its stamp of approval on Panama’s growth and making it easier…
The full impact of the expanded Panama Canal on cruise ship traffic will be evident in the next few months. More than 235 cruises are scheduled to go through the Canal in the 2017-2018 cruise season, which begins in October.…
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has upgraded its economic forecast for Panama, confirming its status as the top economy in the region. ECLAC has raised its prediction for Panama’s growth this year to 5.6 percent,…