Category: Economy
Panama economy news: growth, prices, jobs, public finances, trade and the business decisions affecting residents, investors and expats in Panama.
ANTAI Sanctions 198 Public Servants and Recommends 57 Dismissals
ANTAI sanctioned 198 public servants and recommended 57 dismissals, placing public-sector discipline and transparency back in focus.
Panama Highlights Renewal of Maritime Transport Agreement With China
Panama highlighted the renewal of its maritime transport agreement with China, a move with diplomatic and commercial significance.
Customs Chief Proposes Tougher Penalties for Contraband
Panamas customs director proposed raising penalties for contraband, arguing for a stronger legal response to illegal trade.
ASEP Sets Deadline for Power Distributors to Present Service Improvement Plan
ASEP set a deadline for electricity distributors to submit a service improvement plan, escalating pressure over power reliability.
MEF Says Amador Lands Are Not for Sale or Privatization
The Ministry of Economy and Finance said lands in Amador are not for sale and will not be privatized, responding to public concern.
CEPANIM 2026 Certificates Delivered to More Than 46000 Panamanians
More than 46000 Panamanians received CEPANIM 2026 certificates after the corresponding validations were completed.
CSS Double August Payment Draws Attention From Retirees and Pensioners
Retirees and pensioners are watching the CSS August calendar closely because regular benefits and the permanent bonus will be paid in the same month.
MINSA Cancels Sanitary Registration for Nivea Sunscreen Product
Panama’s Ministry of Health canceled the sanitary registration of a Nivea sunscreen product and urged businesses to remove it from sale.
Naturgy Says Equipment Failure Caused Outage Affecting 50,000 Customers
Naturgy said an equipment failure caused a power outage that affected about 50,000 customers, adding renewed attention to electricity reliability.
Restaurant Discount Proposal Sparks Retiree Backlash in Panama
A proposal to remove mandatory restaurant discounts for retirees and pensioners triggered political and public pushback, forcing debate over business costs and social protections.