Rising global oil prices are driving up fuel costs in Panama, prompting higher state subsidies and adding strain to public finances as debt exceeded $60.05 billion, warns Finance Minister Felipe Chapman.
Panama’s Casco Antiguo is set to host over 300,000 visitors for Semana Santa, with organizers forecasting more than $6 million in economic impact and extensive transport and security measures.
Panama’s political scene saw a drop in presidential press conferences, The Boring Company decline a proposed Canal tunnel, heated debate over a mandatory bioethanol bill, and the start of interviews for the ombudsman post.
The Panama City Council approved a measure to charge for parking at Cinta Costera 3; tariffs will be published after the measure appears in the Gaceta Oficial, amid jurisdictional questions with the MOP.
A rain-postponed game between Herrera and Darién in the Campeonato Nacional de Béisbol Mayor 2026 will be played Thursday at Estadio Claudio Nieto in Monagrillo, featuring key performances on both sides.
An explosion at a recycling yard in Tai Po, northern Hong Kong, injured two people and produced towering flames and black smoke, police said. The blast was reported at 11:02am on Thursday.
State-subsidized preferential-interest mortgages and mortgage-backed loan products like Banco General’s CasaCash are helping Panamanians access homeownership and liquidity while underscoring the need for informed financial choices.
Bangkok boat‑noodle chain ThongSmith, known for slow‑simmered broth and premium toppings like Wagyu and Kurobuta pork, has chosen Hong Kong as its first overseas location.
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said any talks with Iran must have the clear objective of ending the war, framing diplomatic engagement around de-escalation.
Newsroom Panama has invited readers to submit “funnies” for a new community feature called “Your Morning Smile,” asking for photos or jokes via PanamaNewsroom@gmail.com.
A 57-year-old man died after being electrocuted by a lamp post near a Lantau Island beach; resort staff said the light had not been inspected for 10 years.
FIFA opens the fourth and final ticket phase for the 2026 World Cup on April 1, selling remaining seats on a first-come, first-served, rolling basis through the tournament (June 11–July 19).
A Chinese military research team has published the DMSD visible–infrared ship dataset — over 2,000 paired images and nearly 20,000 annotations — that could boost night-time maritime detection for drones and surveillance.
Jiangsu Aidea, a Chinese developer of anti-HIV and AIDS treatments listed on Shanghai’s Star Market, plans a Hong Kong IPO to help fund expansion into US and European markets.
Pearl Lam has launched The Pearl Lam Podcast, interviewing artists and cultural figures, as she prepares a new exhibition at her Hong Kong gallery timed to Art Basel 2026.
Money20/20’s “Future of Fintech in APAC” report finds fintech expansion momentum moving from Western hubs to Asia, with Southeast Asia the primary focus for growth and financial inclusion efforts.
Documents and testimony from Ricardo González de Mena illuminate how presidential commissions and technical teams created the legal and technical foundations for managing the Panama Canal watershed, though the individual behind a key constitutional clause remains unidentified.
A South China Morning Post report spotlights a rising trend among young South Koreans to avoid alcohol, with students choosing non-alcoholic drinks and shorter social outings, leaving bars with fewer customers.
Panama will host an International Film Festival April 9–12 featuring 40 films, including seven Panamanian titles, offering visibility for local filmmakers and cultural exchange.
Videos circulated online show rockets fired from Lebanon and intercepted over central Israel, highlighting renewed cross-border hostilities and the risk of escalation.