Category: Economy
Panama economy news: growth, prices, jobs, public finances, trade and the business decisions affecting residents, investors and expats in Panama.
San Miguelito Cable Car Plan Details Six Stations
A planned cable-car system would link six stations in San Miguelito and Panama City, including Metro Line 2 and MetroBus connections.
Atlapa Employment Fair Registrations Exceed 15,000
More than 15,000 people have registered for the employment fair planned at the Atlapa Convention Center.
Authorities Intervene at Clandestine Dumping Site
Authorities carried out an inter-agency operation at an alleged illegal dumping site near Rio Abajo, Pueblo Nuevo and Victoriano Lorenzo.
Electoral-Circuit Bill Advances in First Debate
A bill that would reconfigure electoral circuits advanced in its first debate.
Health Ministry Explains Proposal to Shorten Medical Internship
The Health Minister explained a proposal to reduce the medical internship period to one year.
More Than 2,000 Students Join Conecta 2026
More than 2,000 students took part in the second edition of Conecta 2026.
Education Minister Confirms Panama Will Take Next PISA Test
The Education Minister said Panama will take part in the next PISA assessment.
Minsa Presents 2027 Budget Proposal
The Health Ministry presented its 2027 budget outlook as part of the national budget-review process.
Magnitude 4.6 Earthquake Reported Off Costa Rica
The University of Panama’s Institute of Geosciences reported a preliminary magnitude 4.6 earthquake off Costa Rica.
Police Seek Four People in Money-Laundering and Corruption Case
Panama’s National Police published a request for public assistance to locate four people in connection with alleged money-laundering and corruption offences.