Highfield Boats has added SUMINAPA as a new dealer partner in Panama, with the Colón-based marine company set to expand the brand’s local presence. The move strengthens the company’s distribution network across the Americas.
Tigo Panama plans to invest $100 million in a new data center and network expansion, boosting the country’s digital infrastructure. The project is aimed at serving local users and international companies operating near the Panamanian market.
Panamanian investment vehicle Erton has secured a US$500 million loan, underscoring Panama’s role as a regional financial center. The deal highlights continued lender appetite for large capital transactions tied to the country.
China’s embassy in Panama condemned remarks tied to U.S. Ambassador Kevin Marino Cabrera and Huawei, turning a technology dispute into another flashpoint in U.S.-China relations. The episode highlights Panama’s strategic role in regional diplomacy.
Panama football authorities are investigating a bizarre own goal that raised suspicions of match-fixing. The case highlights ongoing concerns over integrity in the sport.
Wales will face Panama in an international friendly as both teams prepare for the World Cup. The match will serve as an important tune-up for tactics, fitness, and squad evaluation.
Panamanians celebrated the Congo Festival on Saturday, honoring one of the country’s most important Afro-colonial cultural traditions. The event underscored the festival’s ties to slavery’s abolition and Panama’s historical memory.
Panama denounced provocative acts outside the Cuban embassy while authorities confirmed the release of three Panamanian citizens among 10 detained. The case also includes an Interpol extradition request tied to the incident.
Panama is facing renewed pressure as US-China tensions intensify over Chinese-linked investment and visa threats connected to the canal’s strategic importance. The dispute highlights how the country’s global shipping role continues to draw major-power attention.
Panama will meet Bosnia and Herzegovina in a World Cup warm-up friendly in St. Louis. The match is part of Panama’s preparations ahead of a group stage that includes Ghana, Croatia, and Qatar.
Panama’s Ministry of Environment has launched a 2026 reforestation program to restore degraded land and support environmental recovery. The effort ties conservation to biodiversity, watershed protection, and long-term land health.
A NASA airborne laboratory has arrived in Panama for a scientific mission involving Panamanian students, teachers, and researchers. The visit underscores cooperation in science, education, and international research.
Panama City residents are protesting loud parties held in a municipal building space rented by city hall. The dispute reflects broader tensions in Panama over noise, neighborhood livability, and public venue oversight.
The Panama Canal is preparing tenders for the Río Indio water megaproject, a plan aimed at strengthening water supply for the canal and nearby communities. The initiative is central to Panama’s long-term water security.
A Panama-flagged vessel caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after an explosion on board, drawing attention to one of the world’s most sensitive shipping lanes. The incident highlights Panama’s continued presence in global maritime traffic.
IMMARTIAL – Athlete Centre returned from Panama City with a third-place finish at the AJP Tour, trailing only host Panama and Costa Rica. The result adds another regional success for the Curaçao delegation.
Research vessel R/V Atlantis is transiting the Panama Canal as part of a Pacific research route linking southern California, the canal, and the Galapagos region. The passage underscores the canal’s role in supporting scientific missions across the Americas.
Panama will open Ghana’s 2026 World Cup campaign in Group I, where the teams are joined by England and Croatia. The opening match is set for June 17.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog is heading to Panama as part of a four-day official visit to Panama and Costa Rica focused on strengthening bilateral ties. The trip marks the first visit by an Israeli head of state to Panama.
Panama’s football league has opened a match-fixing probe after a controversial incident involving a former national team player and arrests in the domestic league. The case has put integrity and oversight in Panamanian football under scrutiny.