Panama Could Name Third Mobile Operator by December, ASEP Says
ASEP announced the tender for Panama’s third mobile operator is underway with a prequalification phase and projected the selection could be defined in December.
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ASEP announced the tender for Panama’s third mobile operator is underway with a prequalification phase and projected the selection could be defined in December.
Japan will begin releasing 30 days’ worth of state oil from Thursday, selling about 8.5 million kilolitres from 11 storage bases to ease supply pressures as oil prices surge amid conflict tied to the US-Israeli war on Iran.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a national energy emergency citing the Middle East conflict’s threat to fuel supplies and formed a committee to safeguard fuel, food, medicines and other essentials.
DHL says it expects revenue growth fueled by resilient Chinese exports, even as the US-Israel war on Iran and shifting tariff policies disrupt global trade flows.
A University of Panama chemistry professor argues ethanol (E10) delivered limited fossil-fuel savings and urges Panama to expand biodiesel production—especially from used cooking oil—to boost energy independence.
The current global oil supply shortfall of about 20 million barrels per day is roughly four times larger than the 1973 embargo’s 4.5 million barrels per day, raising concerns about price spikes and economic fallout.
Facing fuel supply disruptions linked to the Iran war, Vietnam’s prime minister visited Russia this week and reportedly signed multiple agreements as Hanoi seeks to secure energy supplies to protect its growth targets and political stability.
An EIN Presswire report says a U.S. counter‑cartel strategy included a visit to the Miraflores locks with Panama Canal Authority leadership and mentions plans for an “enduring presence” on the canal.
Marie Pérez, an artisan from Veraguas, says the Cobre Emprende program has helped Entre Colores strengthen its social media presence, access new markets and grow sales. The initiative has reached two phases and benefited 600 people across Panama.
The EU-Mercosur trade agreement will be provisionally applied from May 1 for Mercosur members that completed ratification and notified the EU by end-March. Panama, while not a member, could see indirect effects on trade and logistics as a regional hub.
A recent report says U.S. officials are monitoring 23 Chinese-linked ports and space sites in South America and notes that Panama has reduced its dependence on China and moved away from some China-linked engagements.
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are disrupting shipments of oil, fertilisers and perishables, prompting warnings that the Global South may face worsening food scarcity, industry leaders say.
Bill 443 would require 10% ethanol in Panama’s gasoline, affecting cars, small engines and sugar mills and sparking debate over technical readiness, costs and supply.
Panama’s banking sector is consolidating as foreign capital pours in and large acquisitions reshape the market, strengthening the country’s role as a regional financial hub.
Panama has moved to strengthen its gambling regulations and restrict betting advertising, a shift reported by iGamingToday that will affect operators and marketers in the country.
Experts in Panama advise that the annual thirteenth month pay can be transformed from short-term relief into lasting financial progress by prioritizing debt reduction, savings, and planning.
Panamanian deputies urged the implementation of the country’s telework law for public and private sectors after a fuel price increase, calling for remote work to ease household costs.
An investor has initiated arbitration under the Panama–Singapore FTA after Panama abruptly cancelled an LNG project, pursuing about $4 billion in damages. The dispute underscores risks for energy investment and could carry major financial and policy implications for Panama.
Tensions between Washington and Beijing are playing out in Panama as AMP takes over Cristóbal and Balboa ports and concerns grow over potential Chinese retaliation affecting the Panamanian shipping registry and imports.
A rise in gasoline prices ignited long lines at Panamanian gas stations and renewed criticism of lawmakers for stalled reforms; the opinion piece urges stronger governance and investment.