Tag: Panama

Mercan Asia is pleased to announce the launch of two new investment projects of Mercan Group in Panama, with a combined development value of over USD 200 million. These projects are designed to support the Panama Qualified Investor Program, offering international investors an opportunity to allocate and diversify their global assets. Located in Panama City’s […]

For two consecutive years, Panama has been ranked the World’s Best Retirement Destination by International Living, reinforcing its position as one of the most attractive countries for retirees worldwide. This recognition reflects far more than sunshine and beaches. Panama stands out because it combines financial efficiency, healthcare quality, infrastructure reliability, and long-term economic stability — all essential […]

The Panamanian real estate market closed 2025 with a contractionary performance in aggregate terms, but with a clear internal recomposition that reveals where demand is shifting. According to figures from the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC) of the Comptroller General of the Republic , the total number of registered properties decreased by 2.8% in 2025. The result consolidates […]

In modern wealth planning, residency and citizenship programs are no longer viewed purely as immigration outcomes. For internationally mobile investors, they are increasingly used as strategic tools for global mobility, asset allocation, asset diversification, and tax optimization, aligned with different capital objectives and economic environments. Within this framework, Portugal, Greece, and Panama represent three clearly differentiated strategies, each serving a distinct […]

The growing fragmentation of the global economy and the increase in tensions between major economic blocs could strengthen Panama’s role as a logistics, financial and services hub, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2026 and analysis by Panamanian business associations. The report identifies geoeconomic confrontation as the main short-term global risk, with a direct impact […]

22 multinational companies, including Pfizer, Google, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, AES Corporation, Siemens and Cisco Systems, reaffirmed their interest in expanding operations and making new investments in Panama, after a meeting with the President of the Republic, José Raúl Mulino, held within the framework of the Latin America and Caribbean International Economic Forum 2026, organized by the Development Bank […]