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U.S. and Panamanian engineers jointly assessed the Bridge of the Americas, a vital crossing over the Panama Canal. The review highlights the bridge’s continued importance to traffic, commerce, and national connectivity.
Panama and Argentina signed an agreement to boost trade and investment, reinforcing Panama’s push to serve as a regional business hub. The pact fits into broader efforts to expand economic ties across Latin America.
The Municipality of Panama will hold a special sale at the San Felipe Neri Market on April 15 starting at 6:00 a.m., with prices from $3. The event aims to support local producers while offering affordable options for shoppers in Panama City.
Panama City will host an Inter-American telecommunications event on Thursday and Friday, marking the second time the Panamanian capital has welcomed the gathering. The meeting is expected to focus on concrete projects and regional cooperation in communications.
CK Hutchison is pressing ahead with expansion plans while its Panama Canal dispute moves through international arbitration. The case highlights the strategic and legal importance of Panama’s most critical shipping corridor.
A Panama-flagged ship was caught in a Russian drone strike on a Ukrainian port, underscoring the dangers facing commercial shipping in the Black Sea. The incident also highlights Panama’s outsized role in global maritime trade.
Panama’s new 2% tax on the first sale of newly built homes is splitting the housing sector, with builders saying the impact can be managed and housing advocates warning of higher prices and weaker investment.
Chiriquí’s worsening unemployment is driving massive interest in Puerto Barú in David, where 20,000 résumés have already been submitted. The project has become a key symbol of job hope in a province facing heavy migration and job losses.
Bladex unveiled a new brand identity from its Panama headquarters, linking the change to its Vision 2030 strategy and transformation into a trade finance platform. The announcement comes after a strong 2025, including net income of US$226.9 million and record portfolio growth.
Dredging is often controversial, but properly managed projects can support Panama’s port competitiveness without sacrificing environmental protection. The real challenge is separating technical planning from misinformation.
Maersk has taken a dispute involving Panama Ports Co. SA into arbitration, intensifying a conflict tied to CK Hutchison’s Panama terminal operations. The case underscores the strategic importance of Panama’s port assets to global shipping.
PedridosYa couriers in Panama suspended deliveries to demand higher rates, better conditions and a new negotiation process with the platform. The stoppage has disrupted service and reignited debate over digital work in the country.
Panama is dealing with the economic strain of a seizure affecting key ports, with port activity falling sharply and pressure mounting for a reversal. The disruption threatens a trade-dependent economy built around the Panama Canal and logistics services.
CK Hutchison’s Panama ports business is now facing arbitration from Maersk, putting a major shipping asset tied to the Panama Canal under legal scrutiny. The dispute highlights the strategic importance of Panama’s ports in global trade.
Panama and Argentina signed Terms of Reference to guide future talks on trade, cooperation, and investment. The framework supports Panama’s push to become a regional hub for business and logistics.
Panama’s dispute with Sinolam is being viewed as a warning sign for sovereign risk and investor confidence. The case highlights how legal clashes can affect the country’s broader business reputation.
ENSA received Moody’s Local Panamá AAA.pa rating, the highest local-grade issuer score, reflecting its financial strength and regulated business model. The utility says the result will support investment in Panama’s electricity network.
Panama has arranged up to $2.519 billion in Swiss-franc financing from Citibank at a fixed 2.39% rate, aiming to lower debt costs and refinance maturing obligations. The deal also supports 2026 budget liquidity needs.
Panama City will host a major OAS telecommunications meeting from April 20 to 24, bringing regional regulators and specialists together to discuss broadband, cybersecurity, and digital inclusion. The event underscores Panama’s role as a regional telecom hub.
Panama City’s San Felipe Neri Market will host a special early morning sale on April 15 with prices ranging from $3 to $8. The municipality says the event is meant to improve access to affordable food and support local producers.