A Hong Kong court dropped a charge against a former Apple Daily financial executive after he testified against Jimmy Lai. The decision follows an appeals ruling last week that quashed Lai’s fraud conviction for lack of proof that key legal elements were met.
The US has delayed attacks on Iran’s energy facilities for 10 days, saying talks are going well, while Iran disputes that assessment. The decision could shape the risk of escalation as the broader campaign continues.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission says detentions of Panama-flagged ships in China are far above normal, raising concerns about intensified inspections tied to a port asset transfer. The warning could matter for Panama’s shipping registry and global trade flows.
Beijing Tong Ren Tang Healthcare Investment has postponed its planned Hong Kong IPO, citing prevailing market conditions and other factors. The delay disrupts a Monday slate of trading debuts that included an ETF and firms linked to AI and robotics.
A three-vehicle crash in Hong Kong’s Sha Tin injured eight minibus passengers, according to police. The victims were taken to Prince of Wales Hospital with minor injuries.
The U.S. has accused China of detaining ships flying Panama’s flag, drawing attention to how the dispute could affect Panama-registered commercial shipping.
El Casco Antiguo de Panamá presentará su programación de Semana Santa 2026 con misas y procesiones del 27 de marzo al 5 de abril, destacando actos en La Merced y la Catedral Basílica. Revisa los horarios por día para planificar tu visita y asistencia.
An 84-year-old woman in China’s Hubei province reportedly became emotionally attached to an AI-generated “bossy president,” writing love letters and watching virtual videos for hours each day. The case underscores how AI media can offer companionship for the elderly—and how loneliness and caregiving needs shape that attachment.
The European Parliament is sending a delegation to China next week for the first similar visit in eight years, sending mixed signals amid concerns that Beijing’s lobbying efforts are working. Members will meet officials, customs and port authorities, and companies including Shein and Temu.
Near-end-of-life electronics shipped from developed countries are increasingly showing up in Nigeria’s local markets, deepening the nation’s e-waste burden. Activists warn the inflow turns “junk” into a pollution and health risk when handled without safeguards.
A new analysis argues that the Strait of Hormuz matters far beyond oil, acting as a single point of failure for globally connected production and shipping. Disruptions there can ripple through logistics and supply chains worldwide.
Sri Lanka is bracing for renewed economic turmoil as a fuel shortage linked to the war on Iran threatens everyday stability and strains an already vulnerable economy. The disruption echoes the painful dynamics of the 2022 crisis, with a new geopolitical twist.
Greater Bay Airlines is raising its Hong Kong fuel surcharge by 34% for flights outside mainland China, citing Middle East-linked oil price volatility. SF Express is also moving to weekly fuel surcharge updates to reflect rapid international oil fluctuations.
The OECD says the Iran war may be moderating global growth, but inflation risks remain elevated. The report also points to how changes in global trade conditions could ripple through Panama’s port and Canal-linked activity.
Panamá inicia su preparación para el Mundial 2026 con el primer amistoso ante Sudáfrica este viernes en Durban. El segundo partido está programado para el 31 de marzo, también en Sudáfrica.
Tras múltiples aplazamientos de la mezcla obligatoria de bioetanol en Panamá, el gobierno impulsa el proyecto de ley 443, aprobado en primer debate, para modificar la Ley 42. La propuesta fija un 10% sin fases, cambia el tratamiento de importaciones y plantea garantías de 15 años, mientras exfuncionarios piden revisar controles de precios y efectos sobre el consumidor.
La prensa destaca una reconstrucción escolar con fuertes variaciones de costo y tiempo, una alerta por posible exposición de cédulas en empleospanama.gob.pa y el archivo de procesos de revocatoria en Colón por falta de firmas. También surgen críticas sobre el uso de recursos públicos y patrocinio de eventos privados.
La Anfacss presentó una denuncia ante la Antai y solicitó la remoción de Dino Mon, director general de la CSS, por presuntas irregularidades durante un viaje a Brasil. Mon rechazó las acusaciones y dijo que su permanencia en Río fue con vacaciones acumuladas y sin uso de fondos públicos.