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Copa Airlines has opened new job opportunities in Panama, with applicants required to register on a website to apply. The hiring round is likely to draw attention as the airline remains one of the country’s most prominent employers.
Shipping companies are paying steep premiums to use the Panama Canal as tensions near the Strait of Hormuz make the route more attractive. The spike in auction prices underscores the canal’s role as a safer and strategically vital passage.
The CSS has activated phone lines to guide former public employees through the process of collecting their seniority bonus. The service is meant to clarify requirements and direct applicants to the right offices.
The European Union’s proposed $106 billion loan could cover most of Ukraine’s funding needs in 2026 and 2027, helping keep the government and war effort afloat. Officials warn that without it, Kyiv could have faced a severe cash crunch as soon as this spring.
Panama’s Ministry of Public Works is advancing road projects in Los Santos and weighing an $8 million expansion to broaden the work. The plan underscores the province’s ongoing need for stronger transport links.
Businesses are paying up to $4 million to cross the Panama Canal as demand for the strategic waterway remains strong. The canal says it stays open and reliable amid shifting trade dynamics.
The Panama Canal remains open and reliable as global trade demand rises, underscoring its central role in international shipping and Panama’s economy. The waterway continues to be a critical route for vessels moving between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
President José Raúl Mulino opened a new IMA Agrotienda in Las Tablas to offer food products at accessible prices. The store expands Panama’s efforts to improve household access to lower-cost staples.
Shipping companies are paying premium rates to move cargo through the Panama Canal as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz disrupt global trade routes. The surge highlights the canal’s role as a safer alternative when major chokepoints become unstable.
Businesses are paying up to $4 million to move cargo through the Panama Canal as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz disrupt global shipping. The surge highlights the canal’s role as a vital fallback route when another major chokepoint becomes uncertain.
Companies are paying premium rates to move ships through the Panama Canal as conflict-related disruption in the Strait of Hormuz reshapes global trade routes. The shift highlights Panama’s role as a strategic alternative corridor in a volatile shipping market.
Shipping companies are turning to the Panama Canal as a safer alternative to the Strait of Hormuz, even as transit costs climb into the millions. The rerouting highlights the canal’s role as a strategic link in global trade and a major factor in Panama’s economy.
Naturgy will carry out electric grid maintenance in Panama from April 27 to May 3 as part of a $630 million investment plan. The work is aimed at improving reliability, efficiency and network security.
IMA says the picnic ham sold at the Naviferias will be 100% Panamanian, adding to its push to promote local food. So far this year, IMA stores have sold 48 million pounds of Panamanian rice.
President José Raúl Mulino announced that Panama’s IMA will buy onion production from farmers in Natá, Coclé. The move is intended to support local growers and strengthen market access for a key agricultural crop.
Panama’s government will have the IMA buy Natá’s onion production to prevent losses for farmers. The move aims to support the agricultural sector and stabilize local harvest sales.
Panama is building momentum as a business tourism destination, with its meetings and conferences sector drawing growing attention. The trend reflects the country’s role as a regional hub for travel, commerce, and professional events.
Four sugar mills have shown interest in producing ethanol in Panama as lawmakers debate Bill 132, which would require mandatory ethanol use. The proposal has sparked discussion over energy diversification, food security, and environmental impacts.
Panama and the Dominican Republic are highlighting closer investment ties as part of broader efforts to attract capital and strengthen their regional economic profiles. The push reflects the growing importance of nation branding in Latin America’s competition for foreign investment.
Panama is introducing new immigration rules aimed at attracting scientific researchers and skilled professionals. The policy is part of a wider effort to strengthen innovation and support economic diversification.