Panama invests in information technologyFriday, August 15, 2008 Information Technology (IT) investments in Panama are one of the highest in Latin America, reaching $275 million in 2007. The information technology industry generated 12 thousand jobs last year in Panama, and is estimated to produce another 4 thousand new jobs in the next four years, according to a report from the International Data Corporation (IDC) prepared by Microsoft Panama. IQPC - International Quality & Productivity Center Company Profile Organization that operates in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama.
IMC Consortium to Increase Investment in PanamaWednesday, May 25, 2011 The International Meal Company (IMC), operator of the Food Court at Tocumen Airport, will expand its investments in the country. Jose Algarin Pabón, a company executive said when work is finished at the Food Court in the next thirty days, they will be venturing into new projects in both the public and private sector. New Air Cargo Service Miami-ManaguaMonday, April 16, 2012 Amerijet International line will fly three times a week from Nicaragua to Florida from Tuesday 17th April. Amerijet International, Inc. has announced a three times a week flight from Managua to Miami from Tuesday through its Vice President of Business Development, Pamela Rollins. Costa Rica: $ 7 million for Sterilization PlantMonday, October 4, 2010 Sterigenics International will install a sterilization and ionization services plant near the capital, San José. According to plans, the plant will be ready in late 2011 and is expected to begin operations in January 2012. 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. IHOP Franchise Enters GuatemalaFriday, March 4, 2011 With a $ 1.5 million investment, The International House of Pancakes (IHOP) opened its first restaurant. The Guatemalan opening marks the entry of the U.S. chain, known for its pancakes, in Latin America. TGI to Distribute Tires in NicaraguaWednesday, April 22, 2009 In Latin America, the multinational Tire Group International (TGI) has already opened sales offices in Argentina and Panama. The company, which distributes more than 40 tire brands, including its own private Astro, Cosmo, Industar, Moon and Orion brands, has announced it will open an office in Managua, Nicaragua. Panama no longer the best place to retireThursday, July 24, 2008 Panama is still a great place to retire, but this year it slipped from first place, which it has occupied for six years, to fourth according to the rankings of the publication International Living. The reason for the change is that in May 2007 authorities reduced the time on a tourist vist from 90 days to 30 days for Americans and Canadians. That means retirees from these countries would have to leave the country and return once a month. Ethnergy Interested in Panamanian Ethanol PlantThursday, September 24, 2009 The company presented the Industry Ministry a project for building an ethanol plant. Dubbed "Panama Ethanol Project", the project by Ethnergy International Inc intends to explore and develop an ethanol-based biofuel production facility in the country. Millicom sees 78% increase in net profit in Q1Wednesday, April 23, 2008 Luxembourg-based mobile holding company Millicom Cellular International (Nasdaq: MICC), which operates in the Latin American region under the Tigo brand, continued to see strong growth in its traditional stronghold of Central America, with Honduras outstripping other countries in terms of subscriber growth, growing 88% and adding 515,000 subscribers. Millicom posted a 78% increase in net profit to US$158mn in the first quarter of 2008 compared to US$89mn in 1Q07, the company said in a statement. Company Profile
Expeditors, a publicly owned company, provides logistics solutions that touch on all aspects of the supply chain. For 30 years, Expeditors employees have worked diligently with our customers to increase order visibility, reduce surplus inventory, control inflated delivery-cycle times, monitor and assign accountability and reduce overall supply chain costs. Panama to host international conclave of accountantsMonday, July 21, 2008 Panama is to host the 15th convention of CPA Associates International, a global group of independent certified public and chartered accountants. The event, which is being organized by Chambonett y Asociados, will be held from August 6 through 10. Those present will include Roberto Zesati, the group's president. Panama leads Latin America in port cranesWednesday, July 23, 2008 With 50 port cranes, Panama has 21 percent of all cranes in Latin America. Mexico is next with 33, and Brazil follows with 31. In Panama, the Port of Balboa has 18 cranes, Cristóbal has 6, and Manzanillo 14. Tocumen to Receive Cold Storage ChambersMonday, September 6, 2010 The $4 million investment will see GCIC construct a cold store facility for handling refrigerated products in Panama's international airport. The company Gulf Coast International Cargo (GCIC) will also set up a pre-certification center for goods coming from South America headed for the USA via Panama. |
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