What the WTO Global Trade Outlook report forecasts
The WTO Global Trade Outlook and Statistics (March 2026) confirms that international merchandise trade grew by +4.6% in 2025, well above expectations.
Growth was driven by global demand for AI-related products — semiconductors, servers, and telecommunications equipment — and by the frontloading of imports in North America…
Geopolitics and markets: a new global balance
The global economic system is undergoing a phase of profound transformation. Wars, trade tariffs, technological innovation and monetary policies are reshaping international trade, commodity markets and global financial flows.
According to analyses by the McKinsey Global Institute, we are not facing deglobalisation but rather a new setting of…
De-dollarisation: what is really happening
The latest Dollar Dominance Monitor by the Atlantic Council confirms a key finding for investors and analysts: the U.S. dollar remains the cornerstone currency of the international financial system.
Despite the growing narrative surrounding so-called de-dollarization, the data reveals a far more stable scenario than the perception often conveyed in…
The Proytec Group has entered into a collaboration agreement with an important Investment Fund authorized to submit government projects to a renowned international Foundation.
This Foundation specializes in financing public initiatives with high social impact, such as the construction of road infrastructure, ports, hospitals, schools, and other works aimed at improving citizens’ quality of…
Promoting Business Integrity
In the current context of increasing geopolitical risks and rising expectations regarding responsible business conduct, companies are facing growing pressure from consumers, investors, governments and employees to operate with integrity.
To support businesses in navigating this landscape, we are pleased to share the new edition of the Anti-Corruption Ethics and Compliance Programme…
War, Geopolitics and Economic Instability
In the 21st century, wars are not merely humanitarian tragedies and political crises: they are also powerful economic shocks capable of influencing financial markets, energy prices and investment strategies.
In a globalised and interconnected economy, even a regional conflict can have global repercussions, affecting:
inflation
international trade
financial stability
global…
We are pleased to share an important milestone for our Group.
In 2026, the United Nations accepted PROYTEC PANAMA’s membership in the Global Compact, formally recognizing the social responsibility practices that the Group and its Companies have adopted since their foundation.
This achievement reaffirms our ongoing commitment to aligning our strategy and activities with the…
How AI models learn from online data
In recent years, technology companies have argued that generative artificial intelligence models learn from online content in a way similar to human beings.
However, recent academic studies and journalistic investigations suggest a more complex reality. In several cases, AI systems do not merely learn abstract concepts but can…
China’s Strategy for a Global Yuan
At the end of January, the Chinese president relaunched an ambitious goal: to transform the yuan into a central currency within the international monetary system.
In an article published in the Chinese Communist Party’s theoretical journal Qiushi, the need for a strong, international currency capable of spreading throughout global…
If you live in a country with high personal or corporate taxation, it is natural to consider legal solutions to optimise taxation and protect your assets. Among the most interesting destinations are Panama and Paraguay, two jurisdictions that apply the principle of territorial taxation and offer a competitive environment for entrepreneurs, investors and recipients of…
