Panama's Competitiveness According to World Economic ForumThursday, September 9, 2010 The Global Competitiveness Report 2010-2011 released by the World Economic Forum (WEF) ranks Panama 53 out of a total of 139 countries. Panama's WEF ranking has risen six places relative to 2009-2010 when it ranked 59. Costa Rica's Competitiveness According to World Economic ForumThursday, September 9, 2010 The Global Competitiveness Report 2010-2011 released by the World Economic Forum (WEF) ranks countries according to their Institutions, Infrastructure, Macroeconomic environment, Health and primary education. With respect to the 2009-2010 WEF report, Costa Rica's ranking falls one place from 55 to 56 out of a total of 139. Guatemala's Competitiveness According to World Economic ForumThursday, September 9, 2010 The WEF 2010-2011 report indicates that Guatemala has become more competitive in the last 12 months. The Global Competitiveness Report 2010-2011 released by the World Economic Forum (WEF) ranks Guatemala in position 78 this year compared to 80 in 2009-2010. El Salvador's Competitiveness According to World Economic ForumThursday, September 9, 2010 The Global Competitiveness Report 2010-2011 released by the World Economic Forum ranks El Salvador in position 82 compared to 77 in 2009-2010. The World Economic Forum (WEF) rankings are based on factors or pillars such as Institutions, Infrastructure, Macroeconomic environment, Health and primary education. Honduras' Competitiveness According to World Economic ForumThursday, September 9, 2010 The WEF 2010-2011 report indicates that Honduras has become slightly less competitive in the last 12 months. The Global Competitiveness Report 2010-2011 released by the World Economic Forum (WEF) gives Honduras a ranking of 91 this year compared to 89 in 2009-2010. Nicaragua's Competitiveness According to World Economic ForumThursday, September 9, 2010 The WEF 2010-2011 report indicates that Nicaragua has become more competitive in the last 12 months. The Global Competitiveness Report 2010-2011 released by the World Economic Forum (WEF) gives Nicaragua a ranking of 112 this year compared to 115 in 2009-2010. Eurodivisas to open offices in GuatemalaMonday, November 10, 2008 Financial company Global Exchange's Eurodivisas anticipates expansion into new markets such as Guatemala, Colombia, Chile or Brazil. Group President, Isidro Alanis, told us that in the short term the company expects to open offices at airports in Acapulco, Zihuatanejo and Monterrey, Mexico. Three Construction Offers for Parlatino´s SeatTuesday, February 8, 2011 Rivas Construction Company, RM Engineering and Bedford Global International submitted bids for construction of the new seat of the organization in Panama. Rivas Construction made an offer of $ 15.68 million, RM Engineering´s bid $ was 17.16 million and Global Bedford International was $ 17.22 million. Call Center in Guatemala Adds 800 jobsFriday, May 4, 2012 Allied Global has announced plans this year to add 800 jobs to its operations in Guatemala, making a total of 3,200 employees in Central America. Along with the opening of 800 new jobs in Guatemala, Alejandra Rivas, marketing manager of the company, said they have plans to open a new call center in Honduras in May. WEF Global Competitiveness Index 2010-2011Thursday, September 9, 2010 The World Economic Forum rankings for Central America are: Panama 53, followed by Costa Rica 56, Guatemala 78, El Salvador 82, Honduras 91 and Nicaragua 112. Chile (30), Puerto Rico (41) and Barbados (43) are the only three economies from Latin American and the Caribbean with rankings in the top 50. The region's next most competitive economies according to the Global Competitiveness Report 2010-2011 released by the World Economic Forum (WEF) are Panama (53), Costa Rica (56) and Brazil (58). Global Enabling Trade Report 2010Wednesday, May 19, 2010 Costa Rica leads in Central America at #44 in the global rank, followed by El Salvador (57), Panama (61), Honduras (66), Guatemala (69) and Nicaragua (79). With the exception of Honduras, all Central American countries dropped spots in the ranking. Costa Rica and El Salvador lost one spot, Nicaragua two, Panama eight and Guatemala eleven. Guatemala Declines in CompetitivenessThursday, October 18, 2018 Partly explained by delays in the labor market, between 2017 and 2018 the Central American country moved from 91st to 96th place in the Global Competitiveness Index. According to the 2017-2018 Global Competitiveness Index report, prepared by the World Economic Forum, the decline recorded by Guatemala this year is mainly due to lags in the areas of health and labor market. Call Center Inaugurated in HondurasFriday, July 6, 2012 The company Allied Global has invested $8 million in the complex, located in San Pedro Sula. According to the company, the call center will employ more than 3,000 people. Colombian Group Buys Panamanian Brokerage FirmThursday, March 20, 2014 Global Securities Group has signed a purchase agreement with the brokerage firm PanAmerica Capital for an undisclosed amount. The investment banking and fund management group from the USA, Global Securities Group, signed an agreement to make the purchase through Global Securities Colombia, which is the main shareholder. Stream Starts Operating in NicaraguaThursday, February 4, 2010 Stream Global Services, a Call Center company, began operating after merging with eTelecare. $2.7 million were invested in the company’s new offices at Ofiplaza building, which employ 600 workers. |
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