Panama News
Panama Fights Illegal Fishing to Regain EU Market Access
Panama is making strong progress in its efforts to lift the European Union’s “yellow card” warning issued in 2019 due to illegal fishing. This warning has limited seafood exports to Europe and hurt Panama’s image as a reliable trade p...
Panama Launches Carbon Credit Market – Is It the Real Deal or Just Green Hype?
Panama is moving forward with plans to create a national carbon credit market, a system meant to reward companies and projects for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The government hopes this “green” strategy will help attract internation...
Passenger Surge at Tocumen Airport Reflects Panama’s Growing Regional Role
Tocumen International Airport, Panama’s largest and most strategic air terminal, reported a notable 7% rise in passenger traffic from January through May 2025. The increase translates to over 8.3 million travelers passing through its termin...
Panama to Host the World’s Premier Robotics Competition in 2025
Panama City has been selected to host the 2025 First Global Challenge, the world’s most prestigious high school robotics competition, from October 29 to November 1. More than 190 countries will participate, bringing together students to des...
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...