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Panamá enfrenta un rechazo generalizado a un anteproyecto que busca elevar a $10 la tasa a pasajeros en tránsito en aeropuertos como Tocumen. Autoridades turísticas y del sector aéreo advierten que podría encarecer el destino, reducir la conectividad y afectar la recuperación del turismo.
Jonathan Vega y Ernesto Cedeño protagonizaron un acalorado cruce en la Asamblea por el proyecto que obligaría a que la gasolina comercializada en Panamá contenga 10% de bioetanol. El debate giró en torno al proceso de aprobación, posibles impactos en costos y la realización de foros previos.
El presidente de la Comisión de Comercio y Asuntos Económicos, Ernesto Cedeño, advierte que el proyecto de ley 443 sobre bioetanol anhidro tiene vacíos normativos y riesgos legales. La norma fue aprobada en primer debate con 5 votos a favor y 4 en contra, mientras la Secretaría Nacional de Energía suspendió previamente su obligatoriedad por falta de condiciones.
China’s property slump is forcing foreign suppliers to rethink strategies as new construction slows. Otis and others are shifting toward government-led urban renewal, focusing on lift installations and upgrades in older apartment buildings.
A Hong Kong photographer says professional SD cards and 16TB hard drives have surged in price—SD cards up to HK$3,000 each and 16TB HDDs from HK$1,880 to HK$3,880—transforming storage into a costly necessity.
HKIC CEO Clara Chan Ka-chai says opportunities in cutting-edge technologies are increasingly concentrated in mainland China and Hong Kong. Speaking at the Boao Forum for Asia, she said the Hong Kong government’s investment arm wants to attract capital and expand funding participation.
The U.S. accuses China of detaining Panama-flagged vessels after a canal port court ruling, saying it disrupts global shipping. Panama’s Prosecutor’s Office later raided facilities to help ensure regular operations at the Panama Canal during a transition.
China’s EV makers are shifting from price wars to competing on technology, with BYD unveiling a battery designed for ultra-fast charging. The company also plans a major charging-station rollout to support the move.
The FMC says China has detained Panama-flagged ships amid an ongoing battle over port control. The actions highlight how disputes abroad can disrupt global shipping tied to Panama’s flag.
The FMC says it is “monitoring” the recent detention of Panama-flag ships at Chinese ports, according to an EIN Presswire report. The available details do not yet explain the causes or scope of the detentions.
The Panama Canal announced an enhanced long-term slot allocation program to improve how capacity is allocated for future transits. Details of the changes were not included in the provided report excerpt, but the move is intended to strengthen shipping planning.
Panamá aprobó el procesamiento de la roca acumulada en Donoso dentro de Cobre Panamá, con el objetivo de producir cerca de 70 mil toneladas de cobre en aproximadamente un año. La medida se presenta como una señal económica y de gobernanza, con creación de empleo y un enfoque en resultados medibles.
The U.S. FMC says China has detained Panama-flagged ships amid a dispute over port control. The move could disrupt shipping operations involving Panama-registered vessels.
Pinco says it uses AI to personalize casino images in real time based on geolocation, device, traffic source, and time of day. A guest contribution claims the approach improves conversion, reduces bounce rates, and boosts retention compared with static landing pages.
An Iran-linked energy shock has driven fuel queues and higher costs across Southeast Asia, prompting Thailand to restart mothballed coal plants. The disruption is renewing pressure on ASEAN to accelerate cross-border power-grid interconnections as a resilience strategy.
A U.S. maritime trade report warns that a China–Panama dispute could disrupt shipping patterns affecting U.S.-linked commerce. The available information does not specify the dispute details, but flags it as a risk to monitor.
China has detained Panama-flagged ships in a reported surge of actions. The report links the timing to Panama’s January cancellation of a port concession, a move described as occurring under U.S. pressure.
Naturgy informó que realizará mantenimiento en su red eléctrica del 30 de marzo al 5 de abril de 2026 y podría haber inconvenientes temporales. El anuncio se vincula con una inversión de 630 millones de dólares para mejorar circuitos, subestaciones y la confiabilidad del suministro en Panamá.
Panamá optimizó plataformas tecnológicas para que el Registro Público, la Superintendencia de Sujetos No Financieros y la Dirección General de Ingresos intercambien información de forma automática. El objetivo es depurar y controlar a las personas jurídicas para reforzar la transparencia.
The US alleges that China is detaining ships connected to Panama as “retaliation” tied to Panama’s loss of ports in the Panama Canal. The report also says Panama has not retained lawyers and is seeking to delay arbitration, raising concerns for foreign investors.