A New York writer argues that the label “Chinese” often flattens the many regional tastes and identities people carry — and that food frequently offers a truer, comforting expression of belonging.
At the Feria de David in Chiriquí, producers showcased genetic improvements in cattle but warned that Panama still faces a national bovine deficit and needs stronger reproduction efforts.
A SONDA Panamá project lead argues that increasing women’s participation in technology is a strategic move to accelerate Panama’s digital transformation by broadening talent and boosting innovation.
Al Jazeera reporter Nicolas Haque recorded his overland journey from Amman to Baghdad, offering a field-level view of travel and reporting across a key Middle Eastern corridor.
Panamanian members of Korea Fans Panamá traveled to Seoul for BTS’s March 21 comeback concert, “The Comeback Live,” streamed on Netflix and attended by over 260,000 people.
A La Prensa opinion responding to a satellite-based study warns that Panama’s rapid, poorly regulated economic growth is raising local temperatures and degrading ecosystems, and calls for stronger environmental oversight.
MiBus launches a contingency plan on March 23 that modifies schedules on the Norte and Sur corridors; passengers are advised to check official MiBus channels for details.
A La Prensa op-ed spotlights Project of Law 510 by deputy Jairo Salazar, proposing prison or fines for knowingly claiming false paternity; the bill passed a first commission vote on March 11, 2026.
China’s youth have adopted Japan’s ‘ita bag’ — known locally as tongbao or “painful bag” — turning collectible-covered bags into a visual fandom fashion with #tongbao on RedNote reaching 2.3 billion views.
The US Treasury temporarily authorised the sale and delivery of Iranian oil loaded onto ships before March 20, a short-term measure through April 19 to relieve a crude supply squeeze tied to the Middle East war.
TVN 2 reports a rise in fuel prices in Panama is increasing transport costs across the supply chain, leading restaurants and fondas to raise prices and squeezing consumers’ budgets.
Reports say contamination of the Río Pacora may affect over 400,000 people in Panama; authorities are investigating critical hotspots and possible health risks. Further testing and official updates are pending.
Telemetro reports the application period for Panama’s Defensor del Pueblo closed on March 21, 2026, with 35 candidates submitting documents. The process will now move from intake to evaluation.
A cold front produced sudden heavy rains in Panama City, causing flooded streets and traffic disruptions; the front may persist for at least 24 hours, TVN 2 reports.
At the Foro Económico 2026 launch, Apede president Giulia De Sanctis urged the government and private sector to adopt telework and staggered schedules to help citizens cope with rising fuel costs.
The University of Panama has released the official list of aspirants for its 2026 elections, naming candidates for rector, deans and regional center leadership as the institution begins its selection process.
Panama’s National Police are investigating an alleged internal network of officers accused of stealing and selling institutional vehicles. A March 18 operation recovered a Toyota Corolla and a discarded institutional motorcycle in Chiriquí, and one civilian was detained.
A student in Veraguas was injured with a bladed weapon and taken to a medical center; local authorities have opened an investigation and details remain limited.
Hakka restaurants in Kuala Lumpur are on the rise as interest grows in a lesser-known Chinese regional cuisine shaped by migration; Malaysia’s Hakka population is about 1.25 million.
El Hospital Materno Infantil de Obaldía participó en la Feria de David presentando la mascota infantil “Doctora Ova”, creada desde el dibujo de un paciente para acompañar a menores en procesos médicos.