Statement:
Most likely, it is better to work from Malta then from Panama.

In the Best countries to work from rating Malta holds position #5 ²⁰²² out of 106 and Panama is #7 out of 106 ²⁰²².
Position of Malta is better than position of Panama.

Referencies:

1. Best countries to work from ²⁰²² by kayak

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Final Score' in descending order.

   Malta	'Final Score' value is	89
   Panama	'Final Score' value is	85