Browsing: Panama Economy

Panama’s economic progress is being held back by a persistent deficit in job quality and workforce skills, a new World…

The central Panamanian province of Cocle is actively redefining its economic identity. Business leaders and economists presented a strategic vision…

The Panamanian government unveiled a major economic stimulus plan this week, detailing 37 public investment projects set for 2026. Officials…

Business leaders in Panama’s Chiriquí Province are betting on major infrastructure projects to drive economic growth and job creation in…

The World Bank forecasts Panama’s economy will grow 4.1 percent in 2026, a rate that significantly outpaces the projected regional…

The Colón Free Trade Zone, the second largest free trade zone in the world, closed 2025 with a significant year-end…

Panama has lost its position as the leading destination for foreign investment in Central America and the Caribbean. The country…

The creative industries sector now accounts for 6.8 percent of Panama’s total economic activity. Minister of Commerce and Industries Julio…

Panama’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) posted a significant recovery in the third quarter of 2025, reaching a net inflow of…

Panama enters 2026 with its economy growing faster than most of its neighbors, but economists warn the nation must urgently…