AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPanama Canal Update: With Gatun Lake levels slightly above the 10-year average, the Panama Canal Authority will add a transit slot on 15 Oct (33 slots from 32) and immediately raise neopanamax maximum draft to 49 feet from 48.5, easing pressure tied to El Niño drought risk. Bilateral Business Push: Panama’s foreign minister met Singapore business leaders to pitch major infrastructure and logistics projects, including the Fourth Bridge, Tocumen airport expansion, and regional airport work aimed at boosting investment and jobs. Real Estate Networking: MyRealtor’s “Discover Panama” after-hours event in Grand Cayman drew 200+ investors and highlighted GranCentral Panama as a residential and investment opportunity for the Central American market. Diplomatic Spotlight: President José Raúl Mulino and spouse began a four-day official visit to Vietnam, framed as the first high-level exchange in nearly 15 years and a new push for trade, maritime, logistics, and investment ties. Skills & Workforce: INADEH opened pre-registration for 1,663 free training courses for late-2026, covering tech, logistics, construction, tourism, and entrepreneurship. Regional Connectivity: Caribbean Airlines announced new and resumed routes, including Tobago–Toronto (from 25 Oct) and renewed Trinidad–Caracas service (from 31 Oct), plus charter flights including to Panama.
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