(Bloomberg) Panama’s Congress probably will pass a tax-information exchange agreement before taking a recess in late April, said Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Miriam Sapiro, who is working with the nation’s trade ministry. The accord, signed by the U.S. and Panama in November, must be approved by the nation’s legislature before it can take effect, clearing the way for … [Read more...]
Panama president wants to remove passport requirement to enter Costa Rica
(Tico Times) Panama’s President Ricardo Martinelli asked his Costa Rican counterpart Laura Chinchilla to allow citizens of Costa Rica and Panama to visit each other's country only with a cédula (identification card). Martinelli hopes to speed up the entrance process between the two countries, according to the weekly El Financiero. The presidents met at the XXIX Expocomer … [Read more...]
Costa Rica and Panama Discuss Simplified Border Crossing
(Inside Costa Rica) Costa Rica's presidenta, Laura Chinchilla and her Panamanian counterpart, Ricardo Martinelli, met during the Expocomer … [Read more...]
Panama and Costa Rica narrow growth to boost trade ties
(Panama America) Panama and Costa Rica today agreed to strengthen their trade relations in order to enhance economic growth in the southern region of Central America, after a day visiting the Costa Rican president, Laura Chinchilla.Chinchilla and his Panamanian counterpart, Ricardo Martinelli, signed also an agreement of understanding, and moreover facilitate the movement … [Read more...]
India seeks commercial opportunities in Panama
(prensa.com) A trade delegation from India launched an official mission to Panama on Monday, with the aim of seeking business opportunities and investments in this country. The mission includes a series of meetings with unionized employers in the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Panama. Head of the delegation, Mahesh Desai, asserted that the group of 15 businessmen … [Read more...]