INADEH has opened enrollment for a port training program aimed at graduates of the Instituto Nacional, the Colegio de Artes y Oficios, and the Instituto Profesional. The initiative supports technical preparation for jobs linked to Panama’s logistics and maritime economy.
Panama’s National Assembly is set to debate economic substance reforms while exempting the maritime sector from new office and staffing requirements. Lawmakers say the move protects a key pillar of the country’s economy.
Panama’s municipality has started a formal review of outstanding seniority bonus claims for former employees, including cases dating back to 2014. The city says it is handling the process with transparency and financial responsibility.
Trump said China will buy 200 Boeing planes after his meeting with Xi Jinping, with the deal potentially expanding to 750 aircraft. The order would mark Boeing’s first major sale to China in nearly a decade.
Trump and Xi ended their summit with contradictory public claims, as Washington emphasized trade progress and Beijing stressed a warning over Taiwan. The split highlights how U.S.-China tensions continue to spill into global trade and diplomacy.
The Panama Canal is maintaining full operations despite El Niño forecasts that could affect rainfall and water levels. The move matters for Panama’s economy and for global shipping through the key trade route.
Business leaders and logistics specialists in Colón are warning that Randolph Road is collapsing, driving economic losses in the province. The disruption highlights how road infrastructure affects trade and transport in a key logistics hub.
Panama is responding to a sharp rise in detentions involving Chinese ships, a development with implications for its maritime sector and global shipping ties. The situation highlights the country’s central role in international trade and enforcement.
Acodeco warned consumers about misleading viral promotions and said the owner of a business involved will be sanctioned. The agency also said it is monitoring fuel quality in Panama.
Panama has detected more than 3,700 migrants moving in reverse toward South America, including families and unaccompanied minors. Authorities are coordinating child protection cases with Senniaf and the Foreign Ministry.
BRICS has failed for the second meeting in a row to agree on a joint position over the war on Iran, highlighting widening divisions inside the bloc. The split raises questions about BRICS’ ability to act as a unified force on major global crises.
Health officials in DR Congo are raising concern over a new Ebola outbreak in the country’s east, where insecurity could hamper containment efforts. The situation has renewed fears of wider spread in a region already facing conflict and displacement.
Sinaproc issued a preventive alert for high tides along Panama’s Pacific coast and said it is keeping constant watch from its Emergency Operations Center. The agency is coordinating with local authorities and security forces to support prevention efforts.
Plaza Amador and Umecit FC meet in a tense Clausura 2026 semifinal return leg after a 2-2 first-leg draw. Plaza is chasing a fifth straight final, while Umecit looks to complete the upset.
Moderate to heavy showers are expected across Panama’s eastern Caribbean region, especially from western Guna Yala to parts of Ngäbe Buglé. The rainy conditions could affect travel and daily activity during the morning hours.
Disruption in the Strait of Hormuz is pushing more shipping toward the Panama Canal, increasing traffic through one of Panama’s most important trade routes. The shift highlights the canal’s global role when conflict affects key maritime chokepoints.
U.S. Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg met with top Panamanian officials in Panama City during a regional tour focused on energy security and critical mineral supply chains. The visit also highlighted continued U.S.-Panama coordination on shared economic growth.
GATES USA SPAH has received approval in Panama, a move that could expand its role in the country’s aviation market. The clearance underscores Panama’s importance as a regional hub for transport and aviation activity.
The USS Nimitz has made a rare visit to Panama, drawing attention to the Canal’s global strategic importance. The carrier’s presence near the waterway highlights Panama’s role at the center of maritime trade and regional security.
Xi Jinping described Donald Trump’s China visit as a milestone and signaled a more constructive tone in US-China relations. The message comes as both powers weigh the costs of prolonged rivalry for global trade and diplomacy.