Economic growth in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is expected to rise from 2.2% last year to 2.5% in 2025 and 2.6% in 2026. Growth is primarily driven by Argentina’s rebound, easing interest rates, and declining inflation. A possible… Read More »World Bank: LATAM Growth to Rise, Panama to recover to 3%
By Remco de Bruijn, Digitude Panama. The B2B Social Media environment is more dynamic than ever in 2025 and they play an increasingly important role for businesses that are active in or expanding into international markets. The demand for engaging,… Read More »These are the 2025 B2B Social Media Trends for International Businesses
The annual Panama Maritime Review 2024-2025 provides useful insights into Panama’s Maritime, Logistics & Ports Sectors. It was published again by Seatrade Maritime at the end of last year. Below some of the focus topics you can expect in this… Read More »Panama Maritime Review 2024-2025
The Panamanian government has outlined plans to invest over $8.5 billion to enhance logistics competitiveness, as part of its Strategic Plan 2025-2029 presented two weeks ago. The Strategic Plan includes a five-year indicative public investment plan, providing a “sneak preview” into upcoming government… Read More »Panama’s Public Investment Plan 2025-2029: $8.5 billion for Logistics Competitiveness
The Panamanian government signed a $2.2 million railway consultancy contract with the American engineering firm AECOM to update the Panama-David-Costa Rica border Railway Master Plan. The contract was signed by the Secretary of the Railway, Henry Faarup, and the country… Read More »Panama Contracts US firm AECOM to Update Mega Railway Project
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) is inviting consulting firms to participate in a market study. The purpose of this market study is to gain knowledge of the capabilities, qualifications, and availability of interested parties for providing advice regarding project management,… Read More »Information Request for Project Management Services for the Rio Indio Project
With the incorporation of the latest two new companies into the Panapark Free Zone, Panama closed 2024 with 21 new companies in its Free Zones. The 21 companies represent a joint investment (initial and future) of 187.5 million dollars. The two new companies were Balboa Exports, of Spanish capital, and ICL… Read More »Panama Closed 2024 with 21 New Companies in Free Zones
Last month OLADE, Latin America’s Energy Organisation, presented the “Energy Outlook for Latin America and the Caribbean 2024”. A report that compiles energy data, regulation and policy initiatives and projections to 2050 from its 27 member countries and highlights the… Read More »OLADE presents “Energy Outlook for Latin America and the Caribbean 2024”
In the first quarter of 2025 Panama will open the largest lubricant oil recycling and green lubricant production plant in Central America and the Caribbean. Located in Panama Logistics Park (PLP), the Afluena Oil company will have the capacity to process… Read More »Panama To Host Central America’s Largest Lubricant Oil Recycling Plant
A total of twelve new firms 🏙️ received their Multinational Company Headquarters (SEM) licenses in 2024, generating a total of B/. 24.2 million in investments. The firms were from Argentina, Belgium (2x), China (2x), Ireland, Guatemala, Japan, Jamaica, and Singapore.… Read More »Twelve Multinationals Established Headquarters in Panama in 2024
Earlier this month GaTech Panama published their fifth and final report in their medical device white paper series: “Panama as a Strategic Supply Link for Medical Devices”. The report spotlights Panama’s current role in the global medical device supply chain,… Read More »Panama as a Strategic Supply Link for medical devices
Air Transport contributes 8.2% to Panama’s GDP, according to International Air Transport Association (IATA). Approximately 8.2% of Panama’s gross domestic product, or more than $6.8 billion annually comes from the country’s aviation industry. Two weeks ago the International Air Transport… Read More »IATA: Air Transport contributes 8.2% to Panama’s GDP