Category: Economy
Panama economy news: growth, prices, jobs, public finances, trade and the business decisions affecting residents, investors and expats in Panama.
IMHPA Issues Heat and High Thermal Sensation Alert Across Panama Provinces
IMHPA is maintaining a vigilance notice for high temperatures and thermal sensation through July 30 across several provinces.
CSS Holds Urgency-Care Workshop to Strengthen Patient Attention
The Social Security Fund held its annual urgency-service workshop under the theme of teamwork for integrated patient management.
Assembly Floor Continues Debate on Internal Rules Reform
The National Assembly floor continued second-debate discussion of reforms to the legislature’s internal rules, including proposals tied to privileges, attendance and transparency.
Lawmakers Question Transfer Request for Foreign Service Per Diems
A request to transfer $1.2 million for July and August contingent per diems for foreign-service personnel drew questions in Panama’s Budget Commission.
Paulette Thomas to Lead Women’s Commission as Dana Castaneda Keeps Credentials Post
Independent Vamos deputy Paulette Thomas was chosen to lead the Women, Children, Youth and Family Commission, while Dana Castaneda was reelected to chair Credentials.
MINSA Presents New Strategy for Medicine Management
MINSA presented a new pharmaceutical-management strategy focused on planning, supply, storage and medicine distribution across the public health network.
Water Shortage Worsens in Tonosi
A worsening lack of water in Tonosi is raising concern for households, public health and basic services in the district.
Panama Forum Puts Democracy and Free Expression Back in Focus
A forum on democracy and freedom of expression reopened a public conversation about civic institutions, media rights and the quality of national debate.
Executive Branch to Present 2027 State Budget This Week
The Executive Branch is expected to present Panama’s 2027 State Budget this week, beginning a closely watched fiscal debate.
Medical Cannabis Commercialization Advances in Panama
Panama is moving forward with the commercialization of medical cannabis, bringing renewed attention to regulation, patient access and health-sector oversight.