Category: Economy
Panama economy news: growth, prices, jobs, public finances, trade and the business decisions affecting residents, investors and expats in Panama.
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.
Panama Issues Prevention Alert for Rain and Storms
Authorities issued a prevention alert for areas where rain and thunderstorms are expected Thursday.
San Francisco Traffic Direction Changes Begin September 9
ATTT says traffic-direction changes on several San Francisco streets begin Wednesday, September 9.
Mi Caja Digital Processes More Than B/.10 Million Monthly
CSS says its Mi Caja Digital platform now processes more than B/.10 million in monthly online payments.
Cocle Communities Seek Road for Access to Markets
Residents of eight communities in La Pintada and northern Penonome say their road has become impassable and limits access to markets.
Alcalde Diaz Residents Raise Concern Over Street Potholes
Residents of Ciudad Bolivar in Alcalde Diaz say large potholes have affected local streets for several months.
Mulino Comments Again on Lawmakers’ Taiwan Contacts
President Jose Raul Mulino again commented on contacts between Panamanian lawmakers and Taiwan after a parliamentary friendship group was formed.
Restoration Centre Seeks Support for Young People in Recovery
The Cambiando Vidas Restoration Centre is seeking food and infrastructure support for 35 young people in recovery from drug use.