Panama News » Panama News Panama » Panama » Economy: The financial aftershock: Panama's 7.7 quake threatens to wipe out up to 10% of economy
A 7.7 quake hit Panama's Azuero Peninsula, triggering a USGS Red Alert, 16+ injuries and up to $9.7B in potential economic losses — while the Canal held.
News Panama » Panama » Economy: Panama to stick to economic targets despite budget backtrack, minister says
Panama government to reform fiscal framework after pushback on budget proposal over deficit concerns, Minister Chapman says Investors backing Panama's proposal to cut debt - Chapman Government ...
News Panama » Panama » Economy: IMF sees Panama GDP up 4.5% this year in rebound from copper mine closure
Aug 25 (Reuters) - Panama's economy is expected to grow this year as the impact from the closure in late 2023 of First Quantum Minerals' (FM.TO), opens new tab Cobre Panama copper mine fades, and ...
News Panama » Panama » Economy: Tourism Beyond Panama City: Why the Interior Holds the Key to Panama’s Economic Future
Panama’s tourism industry must expand beyond Panama City to unlock economic growth in the provinces. Inland tourism can create jobs, strengthen small businesses, increase visitor spending, and promote ...
News Panama » Panama » Economy: Georgia Tech Partners With Panama to Chart National AI Strategy
Georgia Tech AI experts partner with Panama’s science, technology, and innovation agency to develop a national vision for artificial intelligence and advanced technologies.
News Panama » Panama » Economy: Panama passes law imposing stricter requirements on multinational firms
(Corrects attribution of quote in second bullet point to National Assembly, not the Ministry of Economy and Finance) PANAMA CITY, May 27 (Reuters) - Panama's National Assembly approved a law that ...
News Panama » Panama » Economy: Panama Keeps 3.5% Deficit Cap After Quake
Panama will not ask lawmakers to lift its 3.5% deficit cap after the 7.7 quake. It will pay for relief with insurance and grants before borrowing.
News Panama » Panama » Economy: The Panama Canal: A Key Player in the World Economy
PANAMA CITY, March 28, 2025 (Newswire.com) - Lately, Panama, specifically the Panama Canal, has become a hot topic of discussion worldwide, particularly in Panama and the United States. However, not ...
News Panama » Panama » Economy: Strong Panama quake shakes nation, but avoids major destruction
PANAMA CITY, Oct 9 (Reuters) - A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck southern Panama on Friday, damaging buildings and sending thousands into the streets, but the country appeared to escape widespread ...
News Panama » Panama » Economy: Economic relations, trade and investment
Economic, trade and investment relations between the EU and Panama are substantial. The two have strengthened trade and their commitment to promoting access for Panamanian and Central American goods ...