AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoReconstruction Jobs: A three-month program will hire about 1,200 young people to help rebuild earthquake-damaged homes in four provinces, with wages shared by the government and contractors. Exports: Panama’s exportable products reached $1.16 billion through September, up 17.2% year over year, led by gains in special-regime exports. Banking: Banks issued $21.4 billion in new loans in the first nine months, an 8.2% increase; September lending was the highest monthly total since 2012, driven by public-sector borrowing. Canal Security: Temporary booking problems followed an update to the Canal’s digital authentication systems, but operations continued normally and systems are now functioning as usual. Shipping Risk: Oman rescued 25 crew members from a Panama-flagged vessel after an attack off Musandam, underscoring the risks to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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