News from Panama, Russia, Middle East, Croatia, Ireland, and Monaco

Less than four hours by air from major hubs such as Houston, Miami, Atlanta, and Dallas, Panama is experiencing major growth and landing squarely on the meeting map. Panama City has a largely bilingual population, comprises the world's second-largest International Free Trade Zone, and its currency is the U.S. dollar. Meanwhile, the Panama Canal has launched a huge expansion program aimed at doubling the waterway's capacity within 10 years.

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