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Panama’s ambitious plan to construct a 475-kilometer railway connecting Panama City with Paso Canoas, on the border with Costa Rica, has captured the attention of global powers. China, Spain, the United States, Japan, and the United Kingdom have each expressed interest in financing or participat...
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Panama is blending two of its biggest assets - specialty coffee and tourism - into new experiences for visitors. The “Experiencia Formativa del Café de Especialidad” program, launched by the Tourism Authority (ATP) and Promtur, highlights how Panama’s world-famous Geisha coffee can become...
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Panama is advancing plans for a new Film Law aimed at positioning the country as a leading regional hub for cinema and audiovisual production. The Ministry of Commerce and Industries (MICI), led by Minister Julio Moltó and Vice Minister of Foreign Trade Astrid Ábrego, recently reviewed progress ...
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Panama has officially approved the use of digital driver’s licenses as valid identification during traffic inspections. The measure, published in the Gaceta Oficial, allows drivers to present their license directly from a mobile device. The initiative was announced by the Autoridad del Tránsi...
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The ongoing debate over short-term rentals in Panama has taken a clarifying turn. Hotel leaders emphasized this week that the proposed law does not aim to ban Airbnb-style stays, but to regulate them with clear rules on safety, taxes, and building administration rights. According to Yovana Segarr...
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Panama’s main air hub, Tocumen International Airport, continues to strengthen its role as a top travel gateway in the Americas. From January to July 2025, the airport handled more than 11.9 million passengers, reflecting a solid 7% growth compared to the same period last year. In July alone, pa...
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Panama is taking steps to tap into the fast-growing global medical tourism industry, a sector valued at over $180 billion annually and attracting more than 44 million international patients each year. Earlier this week, the Minister of Commerce and Industries, Julio Moltó, met with leaders from ...
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The Panama Canal has reached 111 years of operation, celebrating its legacy as a global trade route while embracing a strong sustainability vision. Since its first crossing in August 15th, 1914, the canal has shaped Panama’s economy and international shipping. Economic and Social Impact In t...
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Panama has unveiled a national plan to transform how it handles plastic waste, aiming to achieve 58% plastic circularity by 2040. The initiative focuses on reducing pollution and promoting a circular economy across the country. The ambitious target comes from the new “Action Roadmap for Plasti...
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Panama’s Qualified Investor Program Hits Record Inflows - Real Estate Leads the Way Panama continues to strengthen its reputation as a leading destination for global investment, particularly in the real estate sector. The country’s Qualified Investor Program - which grants permanent residency...
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Inter IKEA Systems B.V., the owner of the IKEA concept and global franchisor, has officially signed franchise agreements with Sarton Group to launch IKEA operations in Panama and Costa Rica. While the exact opening dates have yet to be announced, the rollout is expected between late 2025 and 2026....
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Panama Geisha Coffee Sells for $604,080 at Auction – A Win for Boquete and High-End Real Estate Panama’s world-renowned Geisha coffee has just made history again. Hacienda La Esmeralda, located in the highlands of Boquete, Chiriquí, sold a 20-kilogram lot of its award-winning Geisha Washed b...
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