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Panama will tender five port concessions over the next 18 months, President José Raúl Mulino said. The plan underscores the country’s push to strengthen its logistics sector and maritime trade role.
Tigo Panama has secured an US$88 million cash boost to support mergers and acquisitions as well as new spending. The funding gives the telecom operator more flexibility to expand in Panama’s competitive market.
Boquete is hosting Remote Latin America 2026, giving Panama a platform to promote sustainable, authentic travel to international tourism professionals. The event includes more than 45 meetings aimed at building new partnerships for the destination.
Panama has won an arbitration dispute over bonds at ICSID, a result that may bolster investor confidence and the country’s legal standing in global markets.
Panama’s Agency for Government Innovation says cargo transporters must update their information to avoid losing access to the fuel subsidy. The warning comes after electronic notices were already sent to users.
Capac and Panama’s Fire Department signed an agreement to modernize construction procedures and strengthen safety oversight through digital tools. The deal centers on expanding the Dinasepi Online platform.
President José Raúl Mulino says tensions with China are easing, but Panamanian-flagged vessel detentions remain heavily concentrated in Chinese ports. The latest figures show China accounted for nearly 79% of detentions through May 7.
President José Raúl Mulino opened the Americas Maritime Convention 2026 by highlighting Panama’s role as a strategic hub for global trade. His remarks reinforced the country’s long-standing maritime importance and economic connection to international shipping.
President José Raúl Mulino outlined a major push to strengthen Panama’s maritime and logistics sectors, from port concessions to Canal-linked projects. He said the goal is to keep Panama efficient, competitive and central to global trade.
President José Raúl Mulino said the Isla Margarita port concession in Colón will be tendered before the end of 2026. The planned process could draw interest from major global shipping companies.
More than 1,500 ships and 20,000 crew members are stuck in the Persian Gulf as unrest disrupts shipping routes. Panama’s role in global trade is growing as tensions boost traffic through the Canal.
Panama has put out a B/. 30.8 million tender to strengthen care for ulcers and diabetic foot conditions. The contract also covers storage and distribution to help ensure steady supplies for treatment.
President Jose Raul Mulino said Panama’s ties with China have improved after a dispute involving accusations that Panamanian-flagged ships were detained in Chinese ports. The development matters for Panama’s maritime interests and wider trade relations.
President José Raúl Mulino said Panama’s country risk has fallen and defended the maritime registry as a pillar of the economy. He also backed continued investment tied to the Panama Canal.
President José Raúl Mulino will attend Laura Fernández’s inauguration in Costa Rica and hold bilateral meetings focused on diplomacy, trade, and regional cooperation. The visit highlights Panama’s interest in deeper Central American integration and logistics ties.
President José Raúl Mulino said Panama’s falling country risk is improving the country’s appeal to investors. He made the remarks at the Americas Maritime Convention 2026, linking financial confidence to new capital flows.
President José Raúl Mulino visited ASTIBAL in Balboa and highlighted the shipyard sector’s contribution of more than 1,000 jobs in Panama. The visit points to the importance of maritime industry in the country’s logistics economy.
Panama’s National Energy Secretariat says fuel in the country meets international technical standards, even as authorities increase gas station inspections after user complaints. The move underscores growing attention to consumer protection and fuel market oversight.
President José Raúl Mulino said tensions with China over detained Panamanian vessels are starting to ease after a recent spike in holds at Chinese ports. The issue has highlighted Panama’s exposure to maritime and diplomatic disruptions.
Panama will tender the concession for the Isla Margarita port in Colón before the end of 2026, President José Raúl Mulino said. The government wants to attract a top-tier operator for the strategic maritime asset.