Small and medium-sized businesses are at the center of a discussion in Panama about innovation, growth and access to new markets. Business and economic leaders are examining how PYMES can keep driving the country’s transformation.
Panama has awarded major contracts in a renewable energy tender, highlighting the companies set to play a bigger role in the country’s power sector. The outcome reflects ongoing efforts to expand cleaner electricity generation and attract investment.
Panama authorities have flagged about $230 million in decentralization spending with inconsistencies or weak justifications, sending the cases to prosecutors for investigation. The case adds pressure on oversight of local public funds.
Panama remains one of Latin America’s stronger economies, but the IMD says structural weaknesses in innovation, inequality and business dynamism are holding back deeper development. The country ranks highly on macroeconomic indicators while still struggling to turn growth into broader social progress.
Panamanian authorities joined an international child protection operation spanning about 15 countries, arresting seven people in Panama and Chiriquí. The suspects are being investigated for alleged possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material.
Business travel in Panama is increasingly seen as a signal of corporate confidence in the country’s role as a regional hub. Executive mobility supports trade, investment, and the services economy tied to international commerce.
Civilian casualties in Afghanistan’s Kunar province have put new strain on the fragile truce with Pakistan, after Islamabad denied involvement in the strike. The incident has intensified mistrust and raised fears for ongoing peace talks.
Panama and Bahrain reviewed how tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could affect global trade, highlighting risks to shipping, energy flows and supply chains. The discussion also points to Panama’s interest in protecting the stability of its own maritime hub.
Ponant Explorations has added Panama to a new winter 2027-28 luxury voyage lineup across the Americas. The move highlights Panama’s growing appeal in high-end expedition cruising.
Seven people were detained in Panama during an international operation against child sexual exploitation, with raids carried out in Panama province and Chiriquí. The case highlights growing cross-border efforts to target crimes against minors.
Panama faces a crucial three-year period marked by solid growth forecasts, rising debt, and a high-stakes decision on Cobre Panamá. The bigger challenge is turning short-term fiscal improvement into lasting reform and public trust.
Executive mobility is becoming a new indicator of Panama’s investment climate, with speed and service quality now tied to business confidence. The country’s challenge is turning its strategic location into a smoother experience for decision-makers.
Copa Airlines has ordered 60 more Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in a $13.5 billion deal, expanding its fleet and reinforcing Panama’s role as a regional air hub. The purchase adds to 40 planes already on order.
Copa Airlines has agreed to buy up to 60 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, a major fleet expansion that supports its Panama-based hub strategy. The order reinforces Tocumen International Airport’s role as a key connector in the Americas.
Panama weather officials are warning of sudden river rises as intense rain falls in short periods, raising the risk of flash flooding. Residents are being urged to take precautions in flood-prone areas.
Copa Airlines has ordered 60 more Boeing 737 MAX jets in a $13.5 billion deal, expanding one of the largest fleet commitments in Panama’s aviation sector. The move strengthens the airline’s long-term growth plans through its Panama hub.
Amnesty International is pushing for a war-crime investigation into a U.S. strike on a migrant detention facility in Yemen that killed at least 68 detainees. The case raises fresh questions about civilian protection and accountability in the Yemen war.
Panama’s National Assembly advanced reforms to the law governing Pandeportes, with lawmakers focusing on sports federations, patronatos, and governance. The proposal also comes as budget requests tied to major sports venues and events move forward.
Panama Canal leadership is advancing development projects aimed at strengthening the waterway’s role in global trade while balancing investor interests and public value. The transformation reflects Panama’s effort to keep the canal competitive and strategically important.
ECLAC says Panama must update its investment strategy by focusing less on low costs and more on productivity, innovation, and talent. The regional body points to logistics strengths, but also gaps in education and research.