Category: Economy

Coclé’s tourism sector remains upbeat despite rising fuel costs, supported by ongoing reservations and local activities that are sustaining the province’s economy, TVN 2 reports.

Organizers of the Festival del Café in the Penonomé highlands said the event aims to position the town as a must-visit destination for coffee lovers, linking local coffee culture with tourism opportunities.

Corn producers in Panama’s Azuero peninsula are demanding a response from MIDA after alleged nonpayment for the 2025 harvest, saying they need funds to meet financial obligations.

Rising gasoline prices threaten to erase the extra cash from President Donald Trump’s tax refunds, limiting the boost to consumer spending those refunds were intended to provide.

The Caja de Seguro Social (CSS) confirmed a first payment of a permanent bonus for retirees and pensioners: B/.50.00, to be disbursed in April; beneficiaries should watch for further CSS details.

IntelliNews reports the Panama Canal is operating at full capacity amid the Iran conflict, keeping a vital global trade artery open and supporting Panama’s economy for now.

MIDES payments continued this Monday in hard-to-reach areas of Panama, and the agency has scheduled a second payment period for June 2026 when deposits will begin via Clave Social cards.

Coastal communities in Paris and Santa Ana collected Panama’s first mangrove-sourced honey this week under a climate-smart beekeeping project led by Idiap and partners, marking a milestone in sustainable livelihoods and mangrove conservation.

ECOticias.com reports that the contest over Panama’s ports has escalated and that China has issued a stern warning, underscoring the strategic and economic stakes of port control in Panama.

Panama’s tax code requires companies and certain institutions to produce CPA-audited financial statements—issued within 90 days of year-end and available to the DGI—for tax validation, transparency and creditor confidence.

The Panama Chamber of Commerce said in its “Cámara opina” column that the Ley de pasantías is an important step to address young people’s lack of work experience and improve access to first jobs.

CSS reports 12,853 fewer insured between 2024 and 2025, largely tied to the ‘Efecto Chiquita’ shutdowns in Bocas del Toro. While new contracts surged in the Canal Axis, interior provinces suffered heavy job losses.

Panama’s Río Indio reservoir project is moving forward with design work aimed at 35% completion, geological studies, and planned 2026–27 bidding, while clear resettlement compensation rules were agreed after extensive consultations.

An EIN Presswire roundup lists Panama among eight countries where $2,000 a month can support a comfortable retirement, highlighting government-mandated retiree discounts and a dollar-friendly environment.

A March 22, 2026 EIN Presswire roundup named Panama the most expat-friendly of nine countries, highlighting affordable housing and the use of the US dollar as major draws for foreign residents.

Panama’s new internship law, backed by the Cciap and signed by President José Raúl Mulino, provides $450 monthly stipends, insurance and certification to help young people gain work experience.

A Renmin University report recommends trimming China’s vast foreign exchange reserves to a “moderately ample” level, targeting US Treasuries as Beijing advances yuan internationalisation.

An EIN Presswire report warns that organized theft is decimating cattle herds in Panama, costing the livestock sector millions and threatening rural livelihoods and supply chains.

Organized livestock theft in Panama is costing the cattle sector millions and threatening long-term sustainability, with stolen animals often slaughtered and sold as meat.

A recent analysis places the Panama Canal among five critical maritime chokepoints, noting that drought-driven water shortages and geopolitical pressure have exposed operational vulnerabilities despite the canal’s modest share of global tonnage.