High demand is keeping seafood prices steady at the Mercado de Mariscos despite higher fuel costs; merchants warn prices may rise in the coming days.
Malaysia’s monthly fuel subsidy bill jumped from 700 million to 3.2 billion ringgit after oil prices spiked amid the US-Israel war on Iran and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.
A 23-year-old man, Alberto Anel Camarena, has been missing from Villa María since Jan. 15; his mother has appealed publicly for information after he failed to return from a short work trip.
The expiry of Decameron’s fiscal benefits spotlights Panama’s broader problem: incentives are frequently granted but not systematically reviewed. Critics call for stronger measurement and uniform enforcement across sectors.
A La Prensa commentary warns that Panama’s waste system—estimated at about 5,000 tonnes daily—is straining landfills and contaminating ecosystems, and urges recycling, clean technologies and citizen education to transform waste into jobs and resources.
Visits to pavilion 15 at La Joya have been suspended after a disturbance that injured police officers; investigations are ongoing to determine responsibility for the assaults.
A South China Morning Post opinion piece argues Hong Kong needs a global vision for arts and culture to match its financial success, saying culture can shape city identity, community and soft power.
Prices for oranges, lemons and bananas in Panama have risen amid the dry season and higher fuel costs, pressuring household budgets and market sellers.
The Policía Nacional has added 60 pickup-style patrol vehicles to its fleet, following February’s record delivery of 98 units — part of a broader institutional vehicle renewal.
Xinhua reported that a kite festival was held in La Chorrera, Panama on March 23, 2026. The event highlights the role of local community gatherings in the city.
Xinhua reported that a kite festival took place in La Chorrera, Panamá Oeste on March 23, 2026. The brief dispatch confirmed the event but provided few details; local sources would be needed for fuller information.
A March 2026 inspection by the National Assembly’s Environment Commission found multiple contamination hotspots in the Río Pacora, renewing debate over water quality for residents of Panamá Este.
President Trump gave Iran a deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face strikes on power plants, while Israel signalled a possible ground offensive into Lebanon to confront Hezbollah.
The Hong Kong Observatory warns of a hot, damp spell midweek as coastal mist and a cloud band push humidity up to 95% and daytime highs near 28°C.
North Korea’s state media reported Kim Jong-un was reappointed as president of state affairs at a session of the Supreme People’s Assembly, reaffirming his constitutional role as the DPRK’s supreme leader.
A Chinese influencer with three million followers deleted her social account after a media investigation found a face cream she sold for 69.9 yuan had been promoted as a 3,999-yuan imported product but was produced by an OEM factory.
Rehearsals to carry the heavy Semana Santa andas have started in Casco Antiguo. TVN will offer special live coverage beginning with the Viernes de Dolores procession on March 27.
IMHPA has issued a national alert for high solar radiation in Panama through March 25, advising people to avoid sun exposure between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and to take protective measures.
Sun Hung Kai Properties is focusing on arts-led commercial projects in West Kowloon, leveraging the district’s cultural profile and Hong Kong’s role as a cross-border wealth hub amid a weak office market.
JPMorgan will expand its Asia‑Pacific corporate banking team by about 10% this year, part of a plan to grow regional headcount 40% from 2023–2026, officials say, undeterred by Middle East tensions.