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Panama Will Have an Investment Promotion Agency

The country will create an investment promotion agency similar to those of Chile and Singapore.

Friday, November 20, 2009

The announcement was made by Economy Minister Alberto Vallarino, while attending the National Competitiveness Forum.

Vallarino explained: "It will be similar to Singapore's in attracting and promoting investment, but similar to the agencies of Chile and Colombia in commercialization and fostering agriculture".

Source: Prensa.com

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