Package Versus PriceThursday, April 12, 2012 Variations in the size of packaging is an option increasingly used to meet the market demand for cheaper products. Driven by competition, rising food prices and a loss of purchasing power by large groups of consumers in many markets, food processing companies are adjusting the size and presentation of the packaging in order to keep their products attractive. Grupo Mundial Sell Shares in MapfreTuesday, April 3, 2012 After selling to Mapfre a 65% stake in its insurance business in Panama in 2009, Grupo Mundial is now using its option to sell the remaining 35%. On 29th March a meeting of shareholders approved the sale, estimated $85 million. Honduras: $45 Million for Road NetworkFriday, July 16, 2010 Loans from the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) will go towards highway upgrades and rural infrastructure improvements. Of the CABEI funds, $30 million will be used to widen 50km of Route 112 to four lanes. Pensions: Life-Cycle ModelThursday, November 26, 2009 Why pension systems need to evolve from individual capitalization to life-cycle portfolios. "Individual capitalization systems arrived in Latin America 28 years ago, looking to replace generic systems. These systems are now considering what their next evolutionary step is. Some progress has been seen in Chile and Peru, were multiple pension plans are available for workers. Central America to Analyze FTA with PeruMonday, March 8, 2010 The economy ministers of Central American will evaluate a possible Free Trade Agreement with Peru during the second half of 2010. Héctor Dada Hirezi, Salvadoran Economy Minister, explained that Peru has expressed its interest in implementing a trade agreement with Central America. Financial and Stock Market Integration in Central AmericaMonday, March 16, 2009 Advantage must be taken of the opportunities offered by local markets, and of the importance of endorsing policies and regional negotiation standards. Eduardo Rodríguez, Director General of PiPCA (Central American Integral Price Provider), in the blog "Integrated Securities Markets" in Capitales.com, analyzed the opportunity for access to local capital due to the restriction in international credit and its related benefits. Central America to Harmonize Public StatisticsTuesday, March 17, 2009 The "Harmonization of Government Public Finance Statistics Project” which will seek to produce comparable fiscal data was begun. In a report in Capitales.com, the purpose is stated thus: "…to compile and disseminate data that may provide a comparative analysis of the fiscal situation." The commentary by the finance minister of Costa Rica, Guillermo Zuniga was also published: "The project is very important for the region because by having quality information that is properly harmonized we can do a fiscal analysis in the midst of the current situation which is crucial for decision making." Paint Industry in the Region is MovingWednesday, June 24, 2015 PPG Industries is preparing the relaunch of the Glidden brand in Central America from Panama, where it has already opened nine new stores and plans to open another 16, on top of the 75 already operating in the country. With a view to strengthening operations in the region, after the acquisition of Comex , PPG Industries will invest $6 million in renewing its portfolio and the position of the Glidden brand in Central America. The Aviation Industry To Meet in PanamaMonday, February 22, 2016 Aero Expo Panama Pacific will be held in Panama Pacific Airport in the former Howard base on April 21st and 22nd 2016, bringing together those involved in the Latin American aeronautical industry. The event aims to promote general and executive aviation, and present Panama as a regional hub for this industry. Sky Airline and Taca Agree on Code Share AgreementThursday, November 24, 2011 The airlines announced the signing of the agreement which will contribute to increased flight options for passengers in the Southern Cone. In the first quarter of next year, Sky Airlines will sign a similar agreement with the airline Avianca, indicated Fabio Villegas, CEO of Avianca, Taca, Stuart Ortiz, COO of Avianca-Taca and Jürgen Paulmann, CEO of Sky Airlines, in a press conference. Collective Buying is Here to StayTuesday, April 10, 2012 Offers made via digital media include discounts of up to 90% for a limited time period with a minimum number of buyers being stipulated in order for the sale to be confirmed. Ten companies have been offering these services in Panama since 2008, moving about $10 million annually. Prepaid Cards Are ComingThursday, April 12, 2012 Although in Colombia, Venezuela and Peru use of pre paid cards is widespread in Central America they are only in the initial stages of implementation. Having successfully piloted in South America, MasterCard and Visa intend to introduce and expand the use of the prepaid card in Panama, where the use of this product is in an early stage, as well as the rest of Central America. If your Company is not Competitive ... It will DisappearWednesday, August 8, 2012 In the markets of the 21st century, characterized as increasingly global and competitive, only competitive companies will survive. An article in Capital.com.pa by Darsy Santamaría Vega reports that "Darwinism is perfectly applicable to the business world: Only the strongest and most able to adapt to change, will evolve and survive." Passengers in Latin America Up by 9.6%Wednesday, August 15, 2012 The airlines affiliated with the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA), transported over 11.6 million passengers in June, 9.6% more than in the same month in 2011. An article in Capital.com.pa reports that "traffic (Revenue Passenger Kilometers) increased by 11.5% and capacity (Available Seat Kilometers) grew by 8.1%, increasing the load factor to 76%, representing 2.3% more up to June last year, says the report released today. " Chinese Banks at FELABAN's AssemblyTuesday, November 17, 2009 One of the top discussions of the annual assembly of the Latin American Banking Federation is how to deal with increased commerce with China. FELABAN's assembly is taking place in Miami, Florida, from November 15th to 17th. One of its highlights is the participation of several executives from the largest Chinese banks. |
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