Canadian Trade Mission Visits PanamaTuesday, January 19, 2010 The schedule includes business meetings from January 25th to 28th. Canadian businessmen will engage in conversations with Panamanian distributors, dealers and importers of tourism, construction and educational goods and services. Panama Seeks U.S. InvestorsTuesday, November 9, 2010 A trade mission will visit the U.S. next week seeking to attract investors. Participating in the mission are representatives of the tourism, banking, construction, logistics and real estate sectors among others. New round of negotiation for Panama - Cuba FTAWednesday, January 7, 2009 The second round of negotiations is scheduled for January 21 - 23 According to laestrella.com.pa, "During the previous round, held last October, Cuba conceded to Panama 79% in preferential tariffs for actual exports. Expocomer March 2012Thursday, May 26, 2011 The Panamanian Chamber of Commerce has announced the opening of the thirteenth edition of the international fair. The fair will be held at the Atlapa convention center on the 21, 22, 23 and 24 March, 2012. Agreement Close in Banana DisputeMonday, July 6, 2009 European sources reported that they are close to reaching an agreement that “will depend on political will.” The last known proposal from the European Commission consists of a tariff reduction from €176 ($245) to €136 ($190) in three years and the suspension or reduction of the tax in 2012. The final outcome depends on the state of the WTO Doha Round negotiations to liberalize global trade. Panama Resumes FTA Talks with ColombiaThursday, January 13, 2011 Government authorities traveled to Colombia with the objective of resuming FTA negotiations. The negotiations had been suspended back in October due to lack of consensus on issues like access to agricultural and non agricultural markets and customs procedures, among others. Panamanian Companies Visit PanamaMonday, March 8, 2010 A delegation of Italian companies will asses the local business climate, looking for potential opportunities. The delegation accompanies Italian Trade Minister Adolfo Urso in his visit to the country. New environmental rules for Panamanian shipsFriday, February 6, 2009 The ratification of the 2001 Bunker Convention by Panama will increase insurance costs for ships. The "International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage," means that the owner of the ship is responsible for pollution damages caused by bunker fuel in the ship and for covering the cost of preventative measures. Expocomer to Open Its Doors in Panama TomorrowTuesday, March 3, 2009 Expocomer 2009 will be held at the ATLAPA Convention Center until March 7. Twenty-seven countries and fourteen trade missions will participate. Manuel Luna wrote in an article in Laestrella.com.pa: "This time the exhibition will focus on technology products and products related to the proposed Panama Canal expansion. The president of the Chamber of Commerce, Juan Ramón Varela, said that there is much optimism in achieving figures similar to the ones last year in terms of economic transactions." Third round of Free Trade talks between Canada and Panama concludesMonday, January 19, 2009 Important progress was made in negotiations for goods and access of service providers and investors of both countries. According to laestrella.com.pa: Panama's chief negotiator, Leroy Sheffer said they covered topics that defined the origins of products such as whole grain and instant coffee, oils, fuels, and processed tomatoes to meet industry standard. Panama Cuba FTA negotiation concludedMonday, January 26, 2009 The second round of the negotiations for the signing of Partial Scope Agreement ended with important developments. Lestrella.com.pa reports: "The agreement includes significant progress regarding market access, regulations for commercial services, customs procedures and rules of origin, a chapter on trade cooperation, etc. Panama - Cuba Trade Agreement Comes into EffectThursday, October 1, 2009 Pork and Sea products are some of the products that Panama will export to Cuba tariff-free. The announcement was made by the Commerce and Industries Ministry of Panama (MICI). Trade Show for Panamanian ExportersTuesday, August 15, 2017 Companies from the industrial and agricultural sectors are being called on to participate in business rounds with international buyers from September 13 to 15 in Panama City. The second version of the National Congress of Exporters (Conexport), organized by the Ministry of Commerce and Industries (MICI), will be held at the Sheraton Hotel from September 13 to 15. Taiwan Seeking Business Opportunities in PanamaMonday, November 16, 2015 It has been announced that on November 23rd 70 taiwanese companies will be arriving from different sectors to hold business meetings with Panamanian companies. An article on Laestrella.com.pa reports that "... The Taiwanese companies specialize in the production of vacuum sealers, machines for drinks and juices, wall paper, hand tools, hardware, computer accessories and car security cameras, among other goods, and will be presenting them in a hotel in the Panamanian capital, a source told ACAN-EFE. " Panama: Business Mission to CubaThursday, August 4, 2016 Panamanian businesspeople working in agriculture, forestry, food and construction will be visiting Havana from September 14 to 17. The trade mission being organized by MVA Consultores is scheduled for September 14. Participating companies are those in the sectors of agriculture, forestry, food and construction, including design and development of infrastructure and housing. |
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