The U.S. Navy has deployed to Panama in connection with drills linked to South America, according to a brief report. The source does not provide further operational details.
A La Prensa opinion piece says Panama’s weak labor market, bureaucracy and poor education system are undermining long-term economic growth. It warns that rising unemployment and informality are pushing many young, educated workers into unstable jobs.
Hong Kong’s independent inquiry into the deadly Tai Po blaze resumed on its fifth day, with a fire safety contractor due to testify. The probe is examining how the Wang Fuk Court fire, which killed 168 people, unfolded and whether safety systems failed.
China has sanctioned Japanese lawmaker Keiji Furuya over visits to Taiwan, escalating a dispute tied to Beijing’s opposition to Taiwan’s international contacts. The move underscores rising regional tensions with implications for Japan, China and broader Latin American diplomacy.
Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun will visit mainland China next month in a Beijing-backed trip framed as an effort to promote peaceful cross-strait relations. The visit comes as tensions remain high between Taipei and Beijing.
Hangzhou Diagens Biotechnology is turning to AI-powered chromosome testing to speed up IVF and tap rising demand in China’s shrinking fertility market. The company hopes the technology will support profit growth after its Hong Kong listing.
Río Abajo is grappling with trash buildup along its river, along with accessibility and safety problems. The article calls for environmental education and community action to restore the area.
A South China Morning Post commentary argues that UN Security Council paralysis is weakening international law and fueling conflicts from Ukraine to Gaza. The piece says the veto power has become a barrier to global action.
Japan’s reported consideration of Minamitorishima for nuclear waste disposal has sparked concern over environmental risks and local consent. The move highlights the global challenge of finding permanent storage for radioactive material.
Panama will face South Africa in a second friendly on March 31, with coverage starting at 11:30 a.m. on TVMAX, TVN Pass, and the TVMAX PANAMÁ YouTube channel.
Israel’s parliament approved a 2026 budget that boosts military spending by about US$10 billion and avoids an automatic government collapse. The vote comes as the country continues to fight on multiple fronts.
Hong Kong lifted an amber rainstorm warning one hour after issuing it Monday morning as heavy thundery showers moved across the city. The alert highlighted the city’s rapid-response weather system for intense rainfall.
A La Prensa commentary says Panama City’s shortage of quality public space is pushing urban life into private, controlled developments. It calls for open spaces to be treated as a collective right, not a privilege.
The UN nuclear watchdog says Iran’s Khondab heavy water production plant is no longer operational. The development adds a new point of attention in the long-running standoff over Iran’s nuclear program.
Visitors from Panama and abroad enjoyed Palm Sunday activities at Casco Peatonal in Panama City’s Casco Antiguo. The event highlighted the historic district’s continued appeal as a pedestrian-friendly destination.
Mexican authorities seized nearly 2.1 million liters of hydrocarbons in a raid in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, as investigators probe suspected illegal fuel storage. The operation also uncovered tanks, trucks and other heavy equipment linked to the site.
The USS Gridley has arrived in Panama to join the USS Nimitz in “Mares del Sur 2026,” a multinational maritime cooperation exercise. The visit highlights Panama’s strategic role in regional naval coordination.
Chinese researchers say they have built an 11-satellite optical navigation network that can provide accurate positioning when GPS is jammed or unavailable. The technology could affect drones, autonomous vehicles and space missions, while highlighting growing competition over resilient navigation systems.
A La Prensa opinion piece argues that Panama’s water crisis is driven not just by scarcity, but by inequality, weak management and uneven access. It calls for fairer governance and recognition of water as a human right.
Yuanjie Semiconductor Technology has surged nearly ninefold as AI infrastructure demand boosts its optical chip business. The Chinese company is now pursuing a Hong Kong listing.