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Old Quarter breathes new life into Panama City

With its Old Quarter regenerated to Unesco world heritage standards, Panama's real estate market is looking to develop and upgrade its neighbouring districts. 

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Panama looks to cash in on growing China links

Interest from Chinese investors has rapidly grown in Panama since the two countries established diplomatic ties in 2017. Now negotiations for a free-trade agreement are about to begin, feeding expectations of mounting business opportunities across the board, as Jacopo Dettoni reports. 

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Panama president promises greater transparency as country looks towards China

Juan Carlos Varela, president of Panama, tells Jacopo Dettoni about his expectations from forging diplomatic and business relations with Beijing, and talks about the government reforms designed to avoid another Odebrecht scandal in the country.  

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Panama looks to FDI attraction beyond its canal

The upgraded canal is meeting expectations in Panama, but the country is not resting on its laurels and is looking to attract FDI beyond the transshipment it is renowned for. However, as Jacopo Dettoni reports, corruption scandals are continuing to cast a cloud.

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Panama foreign trade vice-minister on logistical strengths

Néstor González, Panama’s vice-minister of foreign trade, talks to Courtney Fingar about expanding the country’s logistics capabilities with the development of Tocumen airport, and opportunities in mining and a new free zone.

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From the depths: canal expansion gives post-Panama Papers boost

The expansion of the Panama Canal – opened in June – brought some welcome positive publicity to the country in wake of the 'Panama Papers' leaks, which dented its reputation as a financial centre. However, the authorities still have work to do when it comes to tax transparency if the country is to retain its allure to investors outside of the transport and logistics fields. Zack Ashley and Jacopo Dettoni report.

Central America enjoys stable FDI inflows in 2014

Figures from 2014 show that FDI flows into central America remained consistent with 2013 levels. 

Panama's new president expected to continue business reforms

Experts believe that the surprise result in Panama's May presidential election will not harm the country's investment attractiveness, which has gone from strength to strength in recent years under the leadership of outgoing president Ricardo Martinelli.

US exports at record-high levels

US exports are up again in 2013 thanks to Latin America’s appetite for US products.

Panama finance minister looks to maintain double-digit growth

Panama finance minister looks to maintain double-digit growth

Panama's minister of economy and finance, Frank De Lima, explains how the increased capacity of the Panama Canal, coupled with an influx of investment into the country's mining sector, is offsetting any negative impact of the US recession on its dollarised economy.

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