Promoting international trade and investment

The Commission on Trade and Investment Policies of the International Chamber of Commerce – Panama Chapter (ICC Panama), in strategic alliance with KPMG, held the forum “Panama: Bridge for International Trade,” a space for analysis and technical dialogue on the country’s strategic position in global trade.

Tackling climate change not only requires innovation and investment but also competition frameworks that are fit for the green transition. The ICC Call to Action on Antitrust for Climate Action urges policymakers to align antitrust policy with sustainability goals to unlock responsible cooperation and accelerate real-economy impact.

The International Chamber of Commerce – Panama Chapter (ICC Panama) celebrated its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of uninterrupted work promoting business integrity, trade facilitation, and the adoption of global best practices in the country.

The International Chamber of Commerce – Panama Chapter (ICC Panama) hosted the ICC Americas Regional Annual Meeting, a gathering held from November 12 to 14 that brought together representatives from national committees across the region, along with delegates from ICC Headquarters, to strengthen international cooperation and review the strategic priorities of global trade.

The Digital Economy Commission of the International Chamber of Commerce - Panama Chapter (ICC Panamá) successfully held the Forum “AI: From Theory to Implementation” last Tuesday, October 14. The event took place in the Horacio Alfaro Hall of the Chamber of Commerce, Industries, and Agriculture of Panama (CCIAP).

With a strong participation of legal professionals, the conference “The New Civil Procedure Code: The Judicial Perspective for Legal Practice” was held, aimed at analyzing the main changes introduced by this reform and its impact on Panamanian legal practice.

On July 1, the Digital Economy Commission of ICC Panama hosted the discussion “AI and Its Ethical Implications”, a space for analysis and reflection that brought together experts, institutional representatives, and key players from the digital ecosystem to debate the challenges and opportunities that artificial intelligence (AI) presents in the Panamanian context.

In response to a US proposal to increase tariffs on European Union goods, ICC is calling for redoubled ongoing efforts to renew the US-EU trade relationship.

Guatemala has taken a big step forward in modernising its trade operations with the launch of a new digital Maritime Single Window (VUMAR), rolled out in April 2024. Backed by the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation, this new system is already streamlining port procedures and saving time and money across the board.

Following the announcement of the U.S. reciprocal tariff plan, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) issued the following statement. ICC Secretary General John W.H. Denton AO stated: