Category: Economy
Panama economy news: growth, prices, jobs, public finances, trade and the business decisions affecting residents, investors and expats in Panama.
Panama and Brazil Explore Investment to Boost Jobs and Agroindustry
Panama and Brazil discussed new investment opportunities aimed at employment, agroindustry and stronger bilateral economic ties.
Banco Nacional Details CEPANIM Discount Rates After Retiree Complaints
Banco Nacional said CEPANIM discount rates are based on funding costs and certificate maturity dates, while insisting the bank is not profiting from the operation.
Emergency Medical Technicians Protest for Professional Reclassification
Emergency medical technicians and licensed emergency-care workers protested in Panama to demand professional reclassification, salary adjustments and more resources for prehospital response.
Panama Services Exports Climb 9.7% in First Quarter of 2026
Panama’s services exports reached B/.5.4998 billion in the first quarter of 2026, led by transport, travel and modern services.
Panama Moves Toward Full State Ownership of Petroterminal
Panama has started the process to acquire the remaining private stake in Petroterminal de Panama, framing the move as a strategic step for national control of critical logistics infrastructure.
Panama Today Top 10 News: July 18, 2026
Panama’s latest verified news: Petroterminal ownership, Canal draft adjustments, health technology in Chiriqui, services exports, civic transparency, AI regulation, vaccination points, PASE-U payments, Saharan dust and El Chorrillo oversight.
Panama Services Exports Keep Gaining Ground
Panama’s services exports continue to gain ground after a record year, according to the Ministry of Commerce and Industries.
Climate Pressure Hits Panama Dairy Sector
Adverse climate factors are beginning to hit Panama’s dairy sector hard, according to a Thursday report.
Fuel Prices in Panama Decrease Slightly from 10 July 2026
Fuel prices in Panama have decreased slightly from 10 July 2026, offering modest relief for drivers and businesses.
Logistics take center stage amid Middle East turmoil
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/nacional/las-7-claves-de-panama-y-el-mundo-jueves-12-de-marzo-DM20686522 The departure of Cosco Shipping from the port of Balboa, the visit of the Ukrainian minister and legislative reforms mark the day. Daily Mail: Mujtaba Khamenei is reportedly in a coma after attacks and has lost a leg Trump criticizes Spain for not supporting offensive against Iran: ‘Perhaps we’ll cut off trade’ Canal Minister…