Panama Blog
Panama’s Economy Rebounds with 5.2% Growth in Early 2025: Key Opportunities for Investors
Panama’s economy posted a robust 5.2% growth in the first quarter of 2025, a marked rebound from the sluggish 1.7% rise in the same period last year. This upswing, confirmed by the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC), reflect...
Panama Launches $6.5 Million Nation Branding Initiative to Boost Global Image and Investment Appeal
Panama is officially moving forward with a long-anticipated effort to create a national brand aimed at elevating its global reputation. Backed by a $6.5 million budget and a two-year rollout plan, the campaign seeks to reshape international p...
Pedasí Real Estate Market Report 2025
A market report on Pedasí property on Panama’s Azuero Peninsula — how the area performed in 2025 and what was driving buyer interest.
Panama to Host World of Coffee 2026: A Landmark Moment for Chiriquí and Central America’s Coffee Legacy
Panama has secured a historic milestone as it becomes the first Latin American country to host the prestigious World of Coffee (WOC) trade show. Scheduled for 2026, the event will take place in the highland province of Chiriquí—home to som...
Panama’s Geisha Coffee Breaks Global Records at 2025 Best of Panama
In a stunning victory for Panama’s coffee industry, Hacienda La Esmeralda in Boquete shattered global records at the 2025 Best of Panama competition. Scoring an unprecedented 98 points for its Geisha Washed and 97 for its Geisha Natural, th...
New Radisson Hotel Boosts Chame’s Profile as a Beachfront Investment Hotspot
Panama’s Pacific coast has a new draw for travelers and property investors alike: the newly opened Radisson Riviera Panama in the beach town of Chame. Situated just over an hour from Panama City, this modern beachfront hotel strengthens Cha...
Panama City Allocates $38.8 Million to Enhance Public Spaces Across Key Districts
The Municipality of Panama, through its Urban Planning Directorate, is moving forward with an ambitious $38.8 million investment to recover and enhance public spaces across the capital. These 11 projects, soon entering the bidding phase, were...
Panama’s Local Banks Stay Strong While International Counterparts Stumble in April
Panama’s banking sector continues to show resilience, with local banks posting stable results in April 2025. However, international banks operating in the country experienced notable setbacks, highlighting a divergence that could influence ...
Panama Moves Forward with Feasibility Studies for Game-Changing Railway
In a key step toward enhancing national connectivity, a commission within Panama’s National Assembly has approved $11.1 million in funding for pre-feasibility and feasibility studies for the proposed Panama-David-Frontera railway. This long...
Panama to Host 2nd Latin America Economic Forum in 2026
Panama has officially been chosen to host the second edition of the Latin America Economic Forum, organized by CAF - Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean - in 2026. The announcement reinforces Panama’s growing role as a hub f...