Coverage of national economic trends, policy decisions, and indicators that affect everyday life. We provide analysis of fiscal policy, employment, and growth drivers.
Panama’s National Assembly debate on a bioethanol bill centers on cost thresholds, antimonopoly safeguards and technical measures to address humidity and fuel quality as a path to energy sovereignty.
An opinion in La Prensa urges Panama to expand its interoceanic energy plans from propane and butane to a large‑scale trans‑isthmus natural gas pipeline financed by consumer consortia, positioning Panama as a hemispheric energy hub.
Panama is feeling the effects of rising global fuel prices tied to the extended Middle East conflict, increasing costs for transport, logistics and households and posing inflation risks.
Project Law 306, approved in second debate, aims to curb abusive debt-collection practices but raises constitutional and practical concerns about limits on creditor actions, information, and data handling.
A reduction in bus service in Panamá Oeste on March 24, 2026, led to long waits and commuter uncertainty across the province, with broader implications for travel times and local mobility.
At a Chamber of Commerce forum, Panamanian experts warned that accelerating public-private partnerships without technical rigor can raise costs, urging transparency and long-term planning.
The Government has decided to resume a road rehabilitation project in Arraiján, restarting work on a forest road connecting Vía Centenario with Nuevo Emperador that was pending since 2018.
ASEP has launched a precalification process for a third mobile operator after Digicel’s exit (2023–2024), with service expected in Q1 2027; an opinion in La Prensa urges deeper telecom liberalization beyond a single new entrant.
Bain & Co finds Asia-Pacific private equity is shifting capital into advanced manufacturing and healthcare for steadier cash flow, as fundraising falls to a 12-year low.
Panama’s Ministry of Government met with CANATRA and the ATTT to coordinate measures aimed at preventing public-transport fare increases amid sustained fuel price rises. No specific actions were detailed in the March 24 report.
TVN 2 reports the IMA will buy 10,000 quintales of onions and distribute them through its agrotiendas nationwide to ensure local market sales.
A diesel price rise is hitting fondas and small businesses in San Miguelito, causing reduced demand and some closures as operating costs climb.
Rising fuel costs are beginning to push up prices for vegetables and legumes in La Chorrera, while Penonomé has so far shown limited impact, TVN 2 reports.
At the Feria de David, Hacienda Hermanos Motta (Remedios), Hacienda La Esmeralda (Boquete) and Hacienda Don Hermes (Veraguas) were recognized for their contributions to cattle development.
The Caja de Seguro Social (CSS) will pay the first permanent retirement bonus of 2026 to Panama’s retirees and pensioners on Friday, April 17, 2026, the CSS announced.
Panamanian lawmakers have backed APEDE president Giulia De Sanctis’s call for telework and virtual classes as short-term measures to relieve families facing rising fuel costs.
Panama’s 2023 census projects the country’s total fertility rate will fall to 1.4 children per woman by 2050, a level that could slow population growth and accelerate aging.
Konzerta published 10 executive vacancies in Panama — part of more than 75 senior roles on its platform — and shared a leadership study showing good workplace climate tops professionals’ priorities.
Merchants at Merca Panamá say inventories are healthy but have started to reflect some price increases, an early sign that cost pressures may be emerging in Panama’s markets.
TVN reports a temporary detour will affect the entrance to Villa Zaita from March 23 to April 20 while expansion works take place; drivers should expect delays and follow temporary signage.