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Panama to target U.S. convention business

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(prensa.com) Although Panama receives more visitors from the United States than any other country, it is a relatively unknown destination for groups organizing business meetings or conventions. But that could change due to a tax treaty that Panama recently signed with the U.S. This treaty will allow U.S. businesses to claim a tax deduction expenditures related to … [Read more...]

Panama and Israel push trade agreements

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(prensa.com) Minister of Trade and Industry, Roberto HenrĂ­quez, made an announcement yesterday informing of the Panamanian government’s intentions to sign a free trade agreement with Israel. Meanwhile, the Embassy of Israel in Panama reported that the two countries are currently exploring the month of March 2011 as the beginning of the negotiation period towards an … [Read more...]

Panama Ranks 67th in 2010 Country Brand Index

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(Panamadigest)  Panama came in 67th out of 110 countries assessed for the quality of their nation’s image in a 2010 Country Brand Index. Produced by the FutureBrand consultancy in partnership with BBC World News, the index surveyed more than 3,400 international tourism agencies, tourists from 13 countries across five continents and focus groups in 14 metropolitan … [Read more...]

Panama protects status of Scotch

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(Heraldscotland.com)  Scotch whisky sales are likely to get a boost after being granted official protection by the Government in Panama, in a move to safeguard Scotland’s national drink against imitations. The Scotch Whisky Association yesterday said that “authorities in Panama” had approved its application, lodged in May, for Scotch whisky to be registered and … [Read more...]

Panama’s economic activity rose 8.06%

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(prensa.com)  Panama's economic activity rose by 8.06% in September over the same month of 2009, driven by telecommunications and port sector, the government said Wednesday. The Panamanian economy was faced with the global recession better than most Latin American countries, and heads to record strong growth this year, supported by multimillion expansion of the Panama … [Read more...]