(PRnoticiaspanama) The countries of Panama and Costa Rica, signed a strategic alliance to strengthen the management of micro and sustainable businesses that contribute to job creation in frontier territories of both nations. The bi-national project called "Inclusive Production Chain Border Territories" was agreed by a cooperation agreement signed between the governing … [Read more...]
Panama: Most Business-Friendly Country in the Americas
(International Living) Panama is the most business-friendly country for expatriates anywhere in the Americas, a major new study in the International Living November issue reveals. When compiling our Business Index 2011, IL’s researchers examined factors such as visa requirements, financing, how easy it is to set up a bank account, local taxes, business expenses, … [Read more...]
Panama Pushes Technology
(Latin Business Chronicle) Panama seeks to remain Latin America's technology leader by expanding Internet use and drawing in companies to transform the capital into a logistics hub. The Central American nation replaced Uruguay as having the highest technology level in the region, fueled by a surge of Internet users and computer sales, according to the sixth annual Latin … [Read more...]
Starting a Tourism Business in Panama
(International Living) If you’re looking to retire or move abroad—but would like to find new ways to make money—you may want to consider getting involved in tourism in Panama. (And even if you’re not looking to work here, you sure can prepare to enjoy the many new and exciting offerings as a tourist in Panama.) Panama’s tourism sector is experiencing a rapid recovery from … [Read more...]
Panama Debt to exceed $15 billion by 2015
(Prensa.com) Panama's public debt will amount to $15.3 billion by 2015 according to report presented yesterday by Minister of Economy and Finance Alberto Vallarino to the National Assembly. But the debt amount will actually decrease in comparison to the country's gross domestic product (GDP), the minister said. He is projecting that ratio will decrease to 34.3 percent. … [Read more...]