Visa-free travel and an influx of foreign business and leisure visitors are boosting demand for luxury hotels in China, with international tourists typically spending more than domestic guests.
Canada and France have urged Israel to abandon plans to occupy southern Lebanon, with Ottawa warning that Lebanon’s sovereignty “must not be violated” amid reports of invasion preparations.
Profiles of senior Chinese specialists in nuclear, radar and missile work were removed from a national engineering body’s website, including entries for Wu Manqing and a top nuclear scientist.
US media say the Trump administration has offered a temporary ceasefire and a 15-point plan to end what reports call the war on Iran — a move with potential regional and global implications.
A U.S. jury has ordered Meta to pay $375 million after finding the company endangered children on its platforms—the first time a state has won such a child-safety suit.
An EIN Presswire notice reports that retirees and insured residents in western Panama City now have access to free transport at designated points, aiming to ease mobility for health and public services.
Alongside Art Basel Hong Kong 2026, a network of free exhibitions — including the Collect Hong Kong Art Fair at the Hong Kong Arts Centre through March 29 — is promoting local emerging artists and broader public access during Art Month.
Macanese comfort food minchi — minced meat with potatoes, rice and a fried egg — highlights Macau’s fusion culinary heritage, prompting calls to protect family recipes and local foodways.
A La Prensa column warns of weakened democratic freedoms in Panama and spotlights grassroots groups like Cinco Gatos Panamá and programs that reclaim public space for civic dialogue.
Waldorf Astoria’s new Qiantan property on Shanghai’s New Bund gives travelers an alternative to the historic Bund, reflecting the city’s expanding riverfront hospitality scene.
BTS fans have reacted strongly after Jin’s name was reportedly missing from the credits of the group’s new album Arirang, following a clipped comment during a promotional livestream that went viral.
The US plans to deploy up to 3,000 soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East, a rapid-reaction move with potential implications for regional security and global shipping.
NASA has cancelled plans for a lunar-orbit space station, opting to repurpose components to build a US$20 billion moon base and to develop a nuclear-powered spacecraft for Mars, under new NASA chief Jared Isaacman.
A March 25 report found foreigners working without required permits in several Panamanian provinces, prompting authorities to remind employers of harms to the Panamanian workforce.
CADE 2026 will be held next Tuesday in Boquete, Chiriquí, and will include discussion of Panama’s possible accession to the OCDE. The conference could shape debate on reforms tied to membership.
ESPN reports that South Africa will face Panama in a World Cup warm-up friendly as Bafana Bafana trial a new-look squad; the match offers Panama a chance to fine-tune ahead of the tournament.
Senacyt recognized 43 young researchers and their tutors after the successful completion of 39 projects under the Programa de Nuevos Investigadores e Innovadores, underscoring Panama’s investment in youth science and innovation.
CADE 2026 will be held April 22–24, with the conference’s main focus on Panama’s possible accession to the OECD and its implications for policy and investment.
The Herald Journal feed published an item titled “Panama Canal” with no further details. This note outlines the lack of specifics and provides context on why the canal is important to Panama.
A unit of Hutchison Ports has increased an arbitration claim in Panama to over $2 billion after describing a port takeover as “unlawful.” The report provided limited operational or legal detail.