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18 stories in business, sorted by latest.

Tocumen International Airport closed the first eight months of 2026 with a total of 15.85 million passengers
Business

More expensive tickets? Aircraft fuel goes up and pressurizes the airlines

The price of jet fuel reached $194.90 per barrel after five weeks of increases. The rise increases the operating costs of airlines, but the final effect on tickets will depend on each company and market performance.

By La PrensaSep 26, 2026 / 6 min

The auction was organized by the Association of Special Cafes of Panama (SCAP).
Business

Panamanian coffee reaches $18,000 per kilo and more than $3 million in sales at Best of Panama auction

Sep 24, 2026 / 6 min

A RORO ship moves to get into the Pacific side of the Panama Canal. February 04, 2026. LP / Alexander Arosemena
Business

Deep-draft traffic increases 6.1% and strengthens demand for Canal

Aug 13, 2026 / 6 min

Copa Airlines transport more than 8 million passengers in the first half. EFE
Business

Copa elevates passenger traffic by 15% in a quarter marked by high fuel costs

Aug 5, 2026 / 6 min

Image of a container carrier across the Panama Canal. EFE
Business

Panama Canal will reduce the draft for neopanamax ships from August 26

Aug 5, 2026 / 6 min

The Panama Metro collects about $5 million a year, with non-tariff income such as station and train advertising. Photo: Ylaritza Mojica
Business

Panama Metro gets $5 million a year for advertising and other non-tariff income

Aug 3, 2026 / 6 min

Ferrari remains without a representative in Panama.
Business

The plot behind the departure of Ferrari from Panama

Jul 31, 2026 / 6 min

The Panama Maritime Authority stated that they are monitoring to reduce incidents affecting seawater connection.
Business

Panama seeks to attract new investments in submarine cables

Jul 28, 2026 / 6 min

Panama has a pharmacy specialized in selling products from this plant.
Business

Medical Cannabis gains ground in Panama: the changes for pharmacies

Jul 26, 2026 / 6 min

Container ship passes under the bridge of the Americas.
Business

Panama strengthens international confidence in its maritime registration

Jul 25, 2026 / 6 min

This year, in March, the Panama Canal received the first traffic from Virgin Voyages cruise line. Courtesy ACP
Business

Movement of cruise passengers grew 15.6% with more than 460 thousand visitors between January and May

Jul 22, 2026 / 6 min

Switzerland signs the Panama Canal Neutrality Treaty
Business

Switzerland signs the Panama Canal Neutrality Treaty

Jul 21, 2026 / 6 min

The Albrook urban renewal plan will be situated where old hangars and MOP deposits currently exist.
Business

Albrook urban renewal project will require $7 million for its first phase

Jul 9, 2026 / 6 min

Tourists visit Barteries Santiago at Portobelo
Business

New law aims to convert Panamanian communities into certified tourist destinations

Jul 8, 2026 / 6 min

A container carrier passes through the Panama Canal. The highest volume segment of the track was 2,172 crossings between October 2025 and June 2026.
Business

Panama Canal accumulates 9,568 high level transits till June

Jul 8, 2026 / 6 min

Transit through enlarged Canal locks
Business

Panama Canal anticipates a 44 foot drawdown for neopanamax ships in summer 2027

Jul 7, 2026 / 6 min

The first WiFi flight was held between Panama and Sao Paulo, Brazil
Business

Copa Airlines activates Starlink's WiFi progressively in its flights

Jul 6, 2026 / 6 min

Coffee tasting
Business

Panama's Geisha Coffee Sets New Record at Auction

Aug 17, 2024 / 6 min

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