Less Gray Lists, More BusinessWednesday, December 11, 2019 The challenge for the relationship between Panama and Europe is to look beyond the issue of fiscal transparency, in order to advance together in commercial, digital and environmental issues. After Panama was included in the European Union's list of non-cooperating countries in fiscal matters in December 2017, in March 2019 it was reported that in the new version, the Central American country had already disappeared. Guatemala: $4 million in New Coffee Processing FacilityTuesday, November 4, 2014 Cerinal Café has begun operating its new coffee processing plant in the town of Barberena, Santa Rosa, from where it estimates it will export 250,000 bags per year. Using the high quality pergamon and oro coffee varieties processed in the new plant, the company plans to supply the markets of Japan, the USA and Europe. Hilton Opens Fourth Hotel in PanamaWednesday, September 17, 2014 The hotel chain also announced the opening of its fifth property in the country by the end of the year. From a press release by Hiilton Worldwide: Nicaragua: British Interest in Grand CanalMonday, April 28, 2014 The project is to be presented to businessmen and investors in London in order to strengthen trade relations with Britain. With the purpose of presenting the interoceanic canal project to British businessmen and promote Nicaragua to various companies, Paul Oquist, Secretary of Public Policy of the presidency, will be presenting the Nicaragua canal project in London over for four days from Monday, explained Chris Cambpell, UK ambassador to Nicaragua. New Logistics Center for Cold Chain in MiamiMonday, December 9, 2013 Cold chain logistics improves for fresh produce exported by the region to the U.S. through the main port of Florida. From a statement by the Trade Promotion Office in Costa Rica: Rule Financial to Invest in Costa RicaThursday, September 26, 2013 The English company has officially announced the installation of a center for information technology and software development for the financial industry. The company did not specify the amount of the investment, but said it intends to hire 300 people. Be Patient When Flying to Miami or New YorkTuesday, June 18, 2013 In major U.S. international airports delays at immigration and customs controls can last more than three hours. "Authorities are warning of extreme delays in the next few months on entering the United States, after waits of over three hours were recorded in the second quarter, which is low season, at control points of the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, or CBP" reported Laprensa.hn. Tourism Congress in Costa RicaWednesday, September 5, 2012 Under the theme "Tourism from a New Point of View: Redefining Strategy," the Congress will be held on Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 September at the Costa Rica Marriott Hotel. A statement from the National Chamber of Tourism (CANATUR) reads: 8 Questions to Ask Ourselves Before a PresentationWednesday, November 24, 2010 Too many presentations are prepared only with PowerPoint slides in order and nothing else. Chris Brogan, a prolific speaker, discusses in OpenForum.com that far too many times we rely exclusively on PowerPoint slides and forget the basic elements needed to prepare a successful presentation. Caterpillar Starts Building Training CenterTuesday, June 29, 2010 The multinational corporation started the construction of a 100 hectare training center at Panama Pacífico. The center is expected to be ready on the first quarter of 2011. Nicaragua Seen by An Australian as Investment DestinationTuesday, June 1, 2010 Nicaragua should be a rich country. It was once a prosperous place. Granada was the most prominent city in Central America and a key spot in global commerce. Chris Mayer, from The Daily Reckoning, Australia's leading investment publication, commented that Nicaragua's economy worsened during the 20th century, with widespread poverty and a population that migrates to other destinations looking for a brighter future. Honduras: $4 Million Sewer Project ResumedTuesday, April 20, 2010 Stalled since May 2009 due to lack of funding, the project to build a sewer system in the Municipality of Santa Rita has been resumed. 40% of the project has been completed so far, and the remainder is expected to be completed in about 6 months. Funding is provided by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). ATEK Medical Inaugurates Plant in Costa RicaTuesday, March 3, 2009 The plant produces medical cardiovascular applications equipment and currently employs 65 people. The facility is located 14 kilometers north of San Jose in the Metro Free Trade Zone in Heredia and has 3,000 square feet of space. Toy factory planned for HondurasMonday, June 23, 2008 American investors say they plan to build a toy factory in the Free Trade Zone at Puerto Cortés in Honduras. The investors, Chris Haughey and Craig Doesher, said they first intended to set up a factory in the Amarateca Valley, but they are also looking at alternatives. |
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