Panama Will Have an Investment Promotion Agency

©image: Carlos Adampol Galindo

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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