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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Panama is short on scientists and specialists in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, health and climate-related fields critical to future growth. Authorities say closing the gap will require stronger training, more scholarships and closer links between universities and business.
Copa Airlines has agreed to buy up to 60 Boeing 737 MAX jets in a deal valued at around $13.5 billion at list prices. The purchase strengthens Panama’s role as a regional aviation hub.
Panama Canal fees are climbing as oil cargoes shift away from the Middle East and increase demand for the route. The change underscores the canal’s central role in global energy shipping and Panama’s economy.
Copa Airlines will add up to 60 Boeing 737 Max jets over the next eight years in a $13 billion deal. The purchase reinforces Panama’s role as a major aviation hub in the Americas.
Copa Airlines will add up to 60 Boeing 737 Max jets over eight years in a major fleet expansion with Boeing. The deal strengthens Panama’s role as a regional aviation hub.
Shipping firms are paying up to $4 million to move vessels through the Panama Canal as they avoid risks tied to the Strait of Hormuz. The surge underscores the Canal’s role as a safer alternate route during global shipping disruptions.
Panama Canal fees are climbing as Middle East tensions push more oil tankers to reroute through the waterway. The surge highlights the canal’s central role in global energy shipping and Panama’s exposure to international trade shifts.
Panama’s Finance Ministry refused to disclose details about the State’s forfeited Epasa shares, citing restricted access rules. The dispute centers on who represents the State’s stake in the company after the final New Business ruling.
Panama is projected to grow 4% in 2026, placing it among Central America’s strongest economies, according to the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean. The forecast comes as the region faces slower growth, higher inflation and tougher global conditions.
Cobre Panamá is using the Feria Internacional de Azuero 2026 to showcase mining technology, including a trolley system and an AI avatar. The exhibit aims to make modern mining and sustainability easier for the public to understand.