Last week Panama 🇵🇦 launched its National Agenda for #AdvancedTechnologies đź’», with the goal to attract foreign technology companies, train local talent and to position itself into global Semiconductor & AI 🤖 value chains. Key elements of the strategy include… Read More »From Canal to Chips: Panama Launches Advanced Tech Agenda
The 1.6 billion RĂo Indio projectđź’§is advancing as planned, with the tender expected to be launched between late 2026 & early 2027 under a design-build model. Major construction by the winning contractor would start in early 2028. In an interview… Read More »Rio Indio Update: Conceptual Design Advances, Tender Planned for Q4 2026
3rd Mobile Operator 📶 Panama will relaunch the process of attracting a 3rd mobile operator to the country 🇵🇦. This was announced last week by Zelmar Rodriguez Crespo, Head of the National Authority of Public Services (ASEP). The prequalification phase… Read More »Panama to Launch Tender for 3rd Mobile Operator
While global supply chains become more fragmented amid current geopolitical tensions, Central America & Panama are increasingly emerging as an attractive nearshoring opportunity for companies. This reveals by a recent study “Nearshoring as a Lever for Regional Competitiveness” from EY… Read More »EY Study Spotlights Central America as Nearshoring Opportunity for Companies
Did you know that your company can save on business travel from Panama by joining the BlueBiz Corporate Loyalty Program? BlueBiz is the corporate loyalty program of Air France – KLM. By joining BlueBiz you earn blue credits on every… Read More »Save on Business Travel with BlueBiz
The Panama Canal Authority has published the prequalification tenders (RFQs) for two container port terminals ($2.6 B. combined) and the development of a 76 km. interoceanic gas pipeline ($2 B). A key milestone in the selection procedure of future concessionaires.… Read More »Panama Canal Launches Prequalification Tenders for Port Terminals & Gas Pipeline
The European Commission has launched a new call for proposals to provide grant funding to EU companies for early-stage project preparation & pilot projects in sustainable infrastructure in partner countries, including in Latin America. The aim of this Global Gateway… Read More »Funding for EU companies: Early-Stage Infrastructure Projects
Panama’s logistics sector is on the verge of a major expansion. Large-scale infrastructure investments — including new port terminals, a railway to Costa Rica and ongoing Canal upgrades — are expected to push the sector from roughly 35% of GDP… Read More »Panama’s Logistics Infrastructure Boom: Sector Could Grow from 35 to 50% of GDP
German renewable energy group UKA has confirmed a $200 million investment in a new wind farm in AntĂłn, CoclĂ© province, marking one of the largest recent renewable energy commitments in Panama. The announcement came after several years of regulatory and… Read More »German Firm UKA to Invest $200 Million in New Wind Farm
Last week Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen Panamá announced an extensive cleaning and sanitation tender, worth an estimated $19.5 million. The new contract for this best value method public tender will last three years, involving the cleaning and sanitation service for all its facilities and restroom… Read More »Tocumen Airport Launches $19.5M Cleaning and Sanitation Tender
Panama Transportation Company MiBus 🚌 has launched a tender for the purchase of up to 60 modern medium-sized buses (9-10 meters long), with an estimated investment of $9.6 million USD. The initiative is designed to improve accessibility, comfort and efficiency… Read More »MiBus Launches $9.6M Tender for Medium-Sized Buses in Panama
🇸🇪 Last month the Panamanian Vice Minister of Industry & Commerce, Eduardo Arango, met with the Swedish Business Commissioner for Mexico and Central America, Helena Carlsson, in a meeting that opened up business opportunities between the two countries 🤝. Helena… Read More »Sweden & Panama Explore Business Opportunities