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Panama President Varela plans $35 billion in infrastructure projects
President Varela was recently on an official trip to Spain. He announced plans for $35 billion in projects with specifics to come. To start with is the major expansion of the Metro Subway project, a second subway line which is going forward. ...
More Good Economic News
Two weeks ago we reported on how Panama is leading Latin American growth, this week comes good news on inflation and continued growth. Panama's inflation rate has gone down to 2.1% on lower transportation, healthcare and clothing costs, the ...
“This Might be Frank Gehry’s Craziest Building Yet” – Fast Company
This really wild-looking museum on the Amador Causeway in Panama City is another feather in Panama's hat. It's due to open next week on October 2, 2014. As a narrow land-bridge between North and South America Panama has been blessed with a...
More Worldwide Coverage on Panama’s #1 Happiness Ranking
There has been a lot of coverage on Panama's ranking. Here are a few of the articles. Forbes - "It Must Be The Inequality That Makes Panama The Happiest Country In The World" - Tim Worstall 9/18/14 (With) the slightly surprising news th...
Is Boquete the World’s Happiest Place?
Panama Wins Happiness Again in 2014! Gallup, the respected international polling organization, interviewed 1,000 people in each of 148 countries throughout the world to measure people’s happiness with the results released in December 201...
“World’s happiest country: how did Panama overtake Denmark?” – The Guardian
There is something about the culture and setting of Latin America that makes people feel good. Add to that balmy inclination a booming economy, increasing wealth, decent healthcare, essentially zero unemployment and gorgeous natural wonders a...
Gallup Video – “Panama Leads the World in Well-being”
Panama is number one in a measure of well-being of 135 countries. This video makes it clear - Panama's people are "thriving." When considering where to spend your time, be around people who are happy and optimistic about the future. All of t...
UK Telegraph Names “World’s 20 best places to invest in property” Panama takes number 6
Oh and we happen to know a few nice properties to consider…. World's 20 best places to invest in property - UK Telegraph “(Panama) is looking like an increasingly sound bet for the enterprising investor in property. The country enjo...
Where to Invest? Panama leads Latin American growth
Panama will have the highest economic growth rate of any Latin American country this year. In a recently released report from the United Nations’ Economic Commission, Panama’s anticipated growth rate of 6.7% will be the highest followed by ...
3D printing hits Panama
This development is representative of Panama’s Latin American leadership in modernity. You can get almost anything in Panama. Now you can get printers there that print actual physical 3D items you can use. This printer shop is a sign of ...