Coverage of Panama’s corporate world, markets, startups, and trade developments. We provide news, analysis, and practical insights for business leaders and entrepreneurs.
Panama’s World Entrepreneurship Day reflection centers on a bigger goal than starting businesses: helping micro and small enterprises grow with technology, skills and better support. The push is to turn entrepreneurship into a stronger engine of productivity, inclusion and economic resilience.
President José Raúl Mulino has called a meeting with transport officials to review the decree classifying Uber and InDriver as luxury taxis in Panama. The decision follows criticism from the transport sector.
Banco Davivienda is rolling out a stronger mortgage offer in Panama at Expo Vivienda CAPAC 2026, with lower upfront costs and faster processing. The bank is also backing its housing push with broader financial services and expanded customer support.
Uber and inDrive reacted to Panama’s new decree regulating app-based transport and converting it into luxury taxis. President José Raúl Mulino said he will meet with authorities to review concerns over the measure.
Panama’s CADE 2026 will run from April 22 to 24 and put the country’s possible closer alignment with the OECD in focus. The business gathering is expected to frame a broader debate over Panama’s economic direction and global standing.
Oil and LNG tankers are flooding the Panama Canal as Middle East tensions push more energy shipments from the U.S. Gulf Coast toward Asia. The surge has lifted daily transits above earlier projections and raised congestion at the strategic waterway.
Panama has regained authorization to export yellowfin tuna to the United States, reopening access to a major seafood market after 26 years. The move could boost exports, fishing communities, and investment in sustainable fisheries.
Panama opened Capac Expo Vivienda 2026 in Amador with more than 300 housing projects on display. Senior officials highlighted the fair’s role in supporting construction, jobs, and family housing.
A 23-acre farm in Penonomé, Coclé, is listed at $239,000 after a price cut, with river frontage, springs, and access to nearby roads and utilities. The property sits close to Penonomé, La Pintada, Río Hato, and Panama’s Pacific coast.
Panama Canal traffic has tightened as Middle East disruptions reroute cargoes through the waterway, driving delays of up to three and a half days. One LPG tanker paid $4 million to jump the line in a recent auction.
Panama’s economic outlook is under pressure as global slowdown and Middle East tensions raise inflation and trade risks. Finance Minister Felipe Chapman says stronger resilience could help the country benefit from its strategic role.
Banistmo announced the expiration and results of its consent solicitation tied to its 4.250% senior notes due 2027. The move matters for Panama’s banking sector and the bank’s broader financing strategy.
Panama’s premium pineapple market is drawing international demand that currently exceeds supply. The company behind the fruit says its strong taste and quality are helping drive export interest.
Panama industrial leaders are raising concerns about the effects of higher global fuel prices on production, transport, and operating costs. The pressure could ripple through supply chains and influence prices across the economy.
U.S. oil shipments through the Panama Canal have climbed to nearly a four-year high, signaling stronger use of the waterway for energy trade. The increase underscores the canal’s continued importance in global shipping and Panama’s transit economy.
US oil shipments through the Panama Canal climbed to a near four-year high, reflecting the waterway’s importance in global energy trade. The increase underscores Panama’s continued role as a key transit point between the Atlantic and Pacific.
Panamanian authorities extradited an Iranian citizen to the United States in a case involving the alleged export of sensitive technology. The move highlights Panama’s role in international judicial cooperation and trade enforcement.
A new study finds that Panama’s banking reputation has improved, signaling greater confidence in the country’s financial sector. The result could support investment and reinforce Panama’s role as a regional banking hub.
Panama’s banking sector has gained a more favorable reputation in a new study measuring trust and respect. The result could help reinforce confidence in one of the country’s key economic pillars.
Panama is extending fuel subsidies to food transporters and fishermen, with more than a thousand transporters already registered. The move targets sectors central to food distribution and coastal livelihoods.