Nicaragua: Mining Concessions SwapTuesday, February 22, 2011 The Government approved the swap of gold mine concessions between B2Gold Corp and Condor Resources. Under the agreement between the two companies the concessions known as "La India" and "Espinito San Pablo" will be unified under the name "La India Gold" and will be owned 80% by Condor and 20% by B2Gold Corp. World top 5 medical tourism destinationsThursday, April 24, 2008 Medical tourism destinations have emerged all over the globe. The industry anticipates a great deal of growth in the coming years, from a 2004 estimate of $40 billion to $100 billion by 2012, according to statistics produced by McKinsey & Company and the Confederation of India. Experts believe that medical tourism will have a positive impact on the economies of destination countries and benefit skilled and unskilled trades alike. Colombia – Panama Ferry Project Canceled "Sine Die"Thursday, October 4, 2012 The company Panamerican Seaway announced at the beginning of the year that that the ferry would start functioning in May making its 12-hour journey which would link the port of Colon with the terminal of Cartagena. The project aroused great expectations, but never materialized. HP to Reduce Operations in Costa RicaWednesday, February 13, 2013 Part of one of the business units of Hewlett-Packard in Costa Rica will move to India, and attempts are being made to relocate the 400 workers who are occupationally affected. Alluding to a restructuring of a business unit dedicated to customer service calls in English, Maria Luisa Gonzalez, human resources manager of HP confirmed to Nacion.com that "The company ... will move part of its 20 business units to other nations, mainly India ". Recycling Industry in PanamaMonday, February 25, 2013 The recycling industry in Panama reported, up to November 2012, more than $75 million in exports of waste products such as aluminum, iron and copper. "In Panama, up to the end of November 2012, exports of scrap aluminum, iron and copper, among other materials, totaled $75,098,028, according to the Comptroller General of the Republic", noted an article in Panamaamerica.com.pa. Panama: Expocomer Goes GlobalThursday, February 13, 2014 The participation of countries such as India and Turkey at the trade fair taking place from 26th to 29th of March reflects the interest in the region that exists globally. Organizers of the Panamanian trade fair Expocomer explained to Mexican businessmen that the event is becoming increasingly global, confirming the interest in the region aroused from businesses around the globe. Honduras Plans to Export $400 million in Palm OilMonday, July 8, 2013 Palm oil production will grow by more than 20% during 2013, and entrepreneurs are looking for new markets. According to Hector Castro, president of the Association of Palm Growers in Honduras, annual production of palm oil is between 11% and 18%. Opportunity for Mango ExportersWednesday, June 11, 2014 The phytosanitary restriction imposed by the EU on fruit from India is generating shortages in a region where the UK is the largest consumer. A statement from the Foreign Trade Promotion Office: Nicaragua Inaugurates Touristic Seaplane FlightsTuesday, February 1, 2011 The first of three acquired seaplanes debuted with a promotional flight. Routes will include San Juan de Nicaragua, San Carlos, Ometepe Island, Corn Island, Indian River, Laguna de Perlas and Miskito Keys, among others. Call Center Industry Grows 23% in GuatemalaFriday, February 25, 2011 The sector closed 2010 with a 16.400 working payroll, 23% higher than 2009. According to the Committee on Contact Center of the Guatemalan Association of Exporters, 75 companies currently operate in the country. Panama Invites Bids for $6 Million BridgeFriday, June 4, 2010 The government has invited companies to bid for building a bridge over river “Indio”. The new bridge will be at least 135 meters long, plus any additional distance required for access roads, depending on existing conditions. The distance between pillars may not exceed 36 meters. $20 million for new Call Center in GuatemalaThursday, November 13, 2008 The National Collection Office Inc. will begin operations in the country in order to position itself in the Contact Center industry. To accomplish this, it will invest $20 million and expects to create 500 new jobs. Special Offers on Panama Luxury Vacations - Panama Travel NewsWednesday, March 26, 2008 To celebrate the opening of their newly opened service center in Panama City, a local agency is offering incentives for travel to Panama. For selected vacations* purchased before April 12th, travelers will receive one free tour during their stay. For your FREE tour, choose from any of the following: Learning to Export ServicesTuesday, May 21, 2013 Being in the same time zone and having geographic proximity to the U.S. is a natural advantage that Central American countries can leverage to successfully compete in the growing market for services. In an interview with the magazine Mercados & Tendencias that Erick Mejia conducted with Javier Peña, general secretary of the American Association for the Export of Services (ALES by its initials in Spanish), the official spoke about the opportunities for Latin American in the exports of services against the large global competitors. Wood in Central America: A $223 million BusinessWednesday, November 8, 2017 In 2016, Central American countries exported $223 million worth of wood and its manufactures, and the value exported to India grew by 20% compared to 2015. Figures from the information system on the Central American Market for Wood and its Manufactures, compiled by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption = "Click to interact with the chart"] |
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