News

2014

  • Panama: Bright for investments - Panama has demonstrated an enormous growth in its foreign investment rate. The total figure of investment in Central America was 10,039 billion, of which 40% stayed in Panama.  Compared to other countries, where growth did not exceed more than 15%, Panama achieved a 30% growt... more

  • Panama strengthens connection Asia and Europe - In April 2014, Panama and Singapore signed an agreement authorizing air services to promote an international aviation system. Their goal is to create competition between airlines which serve these countries. The agreements have very subtle government intervention, taking into ... more

  • WTC Panama connects with KITA, South Korea - Panama City, Panama — The newly appointed Executive Director, Mr. Remy Swaab and President Mr. Guillermo Ronderos of WTC Panama, had the honor of receiving Director General of Americas Department of WTC Seoul, Mr. Jungseok Choi in WTC Panama in April. Director Choi was given a... more

  • Panama moves Forward: 1st Metro in Central America - On April 4th 2014, Panama took a step towards achieving a first world transportation system, becoming the first city in Central America to open a Metro Line. The Presidents’ ambitious flagship project, promises to enhance all of Panamas citizens and residents quality of life. ... more

  • The Expansion of the Panama Canal - In 2007, the Panama Canal (ACP) started working on a 5.25 billion USD expansion project in Panama that will impact the world as a whole. This expansion will drastically revolutionize the world's trade patterns which will allow for new opportunities to be gained. The Panama Can... more

2013

  • Panama as Latin America’s leader in Maritime - Panama continues to be the leader in maritime connectivity within Latin America according to the tenth version of the Maritime Connectivity Index published by the United Nations’ Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). more