Category: Economy
Panama economy news: growth, prices, jobs, public finances, trade and the business decisions affecting residents, investors and expats in Panama.
Panama Budget Hearings Close Another Week Amid Disputes
The National Assembly’s Budget Committee has completed another week of budget hearings marked by controversy and sharp exchanges.
Panama Researchers Investigate Microplastics in Clams and Shellfish
Scientists at the Technological University of Panama are studying the presence of microplastics in clams and other molluscs.
Concern Grows Over Resource Use at Indigenous Peoples University
Questions are being raised about resource use at Panama’s University of Indigenous Peoples after its rector appeared before the National Assembly’s Budget Committee.
Panama’s Demographic Dividend Is Running Out, Report Warns
Panama’s demographic balance is approaching a major turning point, with the number of people at retirement age expected to exceed the working-age population within two years.
Panama’s 15th Corporate Social Responsibility Week Set for October
The 15th edition of Panama’s Corporate Social Responsibility Week is scheduled for October.
IFARHU Could Begin General Scholarship Payments Next Week
IFARHU could begin disbursing General Scholarship Competition payments to student beneficiaries next week through Caja de Ahorros debit cards.
Copa Graduates 65 Aviation Technicians and Opens 2027 Applications
Sixty-five technicians have graduated from Copa Airlines’ aviation academy after completing theoretical and practical training in aircraft maintenance and inspection.
Former Lawmaker Ana Matilde Gomez Considers Joining Vamos
Former lawmaker Ana Matilde Gomez says she is considering whether to sign on with the Vamos Coalition as it moves toward becoming a political party.
Panama Canal Submits $5.555 Billion 2027 Budget to Assembly
The proposed Panama Canal budget for fiscal 2027 has been presented to the National Assembly with projected revenue of $5.555 billion.
Woman Gives Birth Unexpectedly at Nicolas A. Solano Hospital
A 22-year-old woman gave birth unexpectedly at Nicolas A. Solano Hospital after experiencing contractions while waiting for a medical appointment.

