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The IMA will survey 10,000 consumers to decide whether Christmas ham and bag sales should stay in Naviferias or move to supermarkets. The plan would keep prices unchanged and depends on logistics, oversight and public preference.
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Banesco Panamá to A+ (pan), the bank’s highest local rating since entering the market 19 years ago. The move reflects stronger financial performance, solid liquidity and a stable outlook.
Cocoa producers in Bocas del Toro are exploring chocolate processing as a way to earn far more than by selling dried beans alone. The move could boost rural income and strengthen Panama’s specialty food sector.
Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing for a two-day visit centered on Ukraine, the Middle East, and energy cooperation with Xi Jinping. The meeting highlights the growing strategic alignment between Russia and China.
Britain has warned that disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a global food crisis by choking fertiliser supplies. The warning highlights how conflict in the Gulf can affect prices and food security far beyond the region.
Grupo CRS is expanding its Panama operations while reinforcing ties with U.S. business interests after a visit from Ambassador Kevin Cabrera. The move highlights the role of mobility services in tourism, jobs and investment.
Panama added 73,733 formal jobs in 2025, led by the private sector for the first time in years. The shift comes after a long cycle of state-driven employment growth financed by rising debt.
Panama City has awarded a B/. 2.56 million contract to remodel Calle Estudiante, with upgrades planned for accessibility, lighting, landscaping and urban furniture. The project is part of the municipality’s wider effort to modernize busy public spaces in the capital.
First Quantum says Panama has lost $3.5 billion since the Cobre Panamá mine was halted, highlighting the economic cost of one of the country’s biggest investment disputes. The shutdown continues to shape debate over jobs, revenue, and the future of large-scale mining in Panama.
Panama City officials are considering longer restaurant hours during the World Cup while tightening nighttime inspections. Businesses that want to benefit from the event may need to meet permit and safety requirements first.
A new ocean-to-ocean rail concept used by Hyundai is drawing attention as a possible alternative to Panama Canal shipping. For Panama, the development underscores growing competition in global logistics and the need to protect the canal’s strategic edge.
Beef prices in Panama continue to rise, squeezing household budgets as cattle numbers fall and production costs climb. Ranchers say weather shocks, fuel and labor expenses are helping keep prices high.
Panama is preparing for a European Union fisheries audit this year as it seeks to replace its yellow card with green card status. The decision could reshape seafood exports, market access and investment in the country’s fishing sector.
Panama’s updated National Atlas will go online in 2026, bringing together 60 years of cartographic history and a decade of new data. The digital edition will add expanded coverage of health, climate, seismic risk and recent census results.
Banisi has reached US$1 billion in assets and registered a US$100 million bond program on LATINEX, expanding its funding options in Panama. The bank says the move supports its growth after 18 years in the market.
ENA Sur has opened the Hipódromo interchange on the Corredor Sur, adding new traffic connections for eastern Panama City. The remaining Costa del Este phase will complete the wider four-ramp project.
Trump and Xi staged a meeting of equals in Beijing, but the economic realities point to dependence rather than parity. China’s growth model still relies on foreign demand, especially from the United States.
Panama’s Canal is once again at the center of sovereignty debates after a new U.S. security agreement and earlier U.S. remarks stirred public concern. The country’s history with the Canal continues to shape how Panamanians view foreign military involvement.
Panama is expanding its concept of security to include the digital systems that keep trade and government services running. The new cybersecurity push reflects the country’s growing dependence on trusted data infrastructure.
Rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are renewing attention on Panama’s canal neutrality model and the country’s role in global shipping. The crisis also raises concerns for trade, fuel costs, and the stability of maritime routes worldwide.