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Panama’s Ministry of Public Works and U.S. officials are continuing an assessment of the Bridge of the Americas after a fire. The evaluation will guide the next steps for one of the country’s most important road links.
Caja de Ahorros has opened an innovation center as part of its drive to modernize processes and improve customer experience. The initiative reinforces the bank’s push toward technological transformation in Panama.
Panama’s transit authority has extended the deadline to buy the 2025 license plate for select public transport vehicles until May 30, 2026. The measure covers taxis, collective transport, school transport and tourism vehicles.
Higher fuel costs are pushing up the price of some foods at the La Chorrera wholesale market, including pear-shaped tomatoes and plantains. The increase shows how transport expenses can quickly affect everyday groceries in Panama Oeste.
Panama has been removed from ICAO’s significant aviation safety concern list after the designation had been in place since 2023. The change is expected to support more efficient operations and reinforce confidence in the country’s air transport sector.
Panama’s Banking Association has raised concern over a draft bill that would cap interest rates on several loan portfolios. The group is asking to be included in the legislative discussion.
Panama has been removed from the ICAO safety concern list after joint work between the Civil Aviation Authority and Tocumen International Airport. The move strengthens the country’s position as a regional aviation hub.
Rising tension around the Strait of Hormuz is pushing oil prices above $100 a barrel, putting pressure on Panama’s fuel costs and trade outlook. The Panama Canal and local transport subsidies are both exposed to the fallout.
More than 20,000 transport operators in Panama have been qualified for the fuel subsidy, according to the Land Transit and Transportation Authority. The measure remains an important support tool for the country’s transport sector.
Banana jobs are returning to Bocas del Toro, offering relief to one of Panama’s most important export regions. Even so, the province remains cautious as its economy continues to depend heavily on the crop.
A dispute involving Panama Ports Company has drawn Panama into a wider struggle over strategic trade routes and global influence. The case is now being watched for its legal, financial, and geopolitical implications.
Panamanian bankers have rejected a bill that would control interest rates, saying current rate levels are not being driven by the war in the Middle East. The debate highlights a broader clash over credit costs and financial regulation in Panama.
ICAO has removed Panama from its aviation concern list after validating the country’s safety systems. The move is expected to improve airport fluidity and bolster confidence among airlines and foreign authorities.
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.