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Panama is stepping onto the global tech stage with a bold move: a B/.105 million investment over five years to join the international semiconductor supply chain. The initiative focuses on assembly, testing, packaging, and design, with support from MICI and Senacyt, and collaboration from universit...
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The Harpy Eagle, Panama’s national bird, is one of the most powerful raptors on Earth - a striking symbol of the country’s dense rainforests and ecological richness. In contrast, the Bald Eagle, emblem of the United States, represents liberty and dominance in the open skies. These two birds,...
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As Panama continues to attract tourists, digital nomads, and relocating expats, the country’s thriving short-term rental market - bolstered by platforms like Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com - is now under review. A newly proposed law seeks to create a more formal regulatory framework for these ren...
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Panama has made a notable leap on the global stage in terms of travel freedom. In the latest edition of the Henley Passport Index, Panama has risen to 28th place, granting its citizens visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 148 destinations worldwide. This marks a return to the same ranking it he...
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Panama is once again placing the development of the Corozal Port at the forefront of its infrastructure agenda. Under the leadership of President José Raúl Mulino, who took office in July 2024, the long-discussed project has been reintroduced with renewed urgency and is now seen as a key piece o...
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In news that might sound like a late-night expat joke over beers in Casco Viejo: Panama is proposing a law that would compensate drivers up to $10,000 for damages caused by potholes, missing manhole covers, and crumbling roads. Yes, you read that right. The infamous “Panama pothole” - that lo...
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In the heart of Chiriquí, one of Panama’s most renowned coffee-growing regions, scientists are brewing something innovative – not in a cup, but in the lab. A multidisciplinary team from the Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá (UTP) is crafting a scientific “fingerprint” of Panamanian coff...
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Maersk has launched a new 20,000 m² logistics center in Panama Pacifico, solidifying Panama’s role as a key trade gateway connecting Latin America, North America, and Asia. This modern facility features over 17,000 storage positions and offers integrated maritime, air, and land connectivity. E...
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Forget everything you've heard about Panama's rainy season being something to avoid. After five years of calling Playa Guanico home and running La Chantin, a small surf retreat on Panama's wild Pacific coast, I've learned that the so-called "green season" from May to November isn't the consolatio...
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Panama continues to solidify its status as a rising star in the global entertainment industry, this time as the filming location for two major reality shows: Netflix’s Outlast and Amazon Prime Video’s Beast Games 2. This double feature underscores the country’s increasing appeal not only to ...
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Panama is on track for a transformative infrastructure expansion with the proposed Panamá–David–Frontera railway, a megaproject that promises not only improved connectivity but a powerful boost to employment and regional development. Authorities estimate that over 71,000 jobs will be created ...
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Travelers passing through Tocumen International Airport should take note: Starting August 4, 2025, the airport will begin implementing a new parking fee structure at Terminal 2. The policy aims to increase security and improve access for active airport users. Details of the New Fee SystemAc...
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