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The U.S. has accused China of detaining ships flying Panama’s flag, drawing attention to how the dispute could affect Panama-registered commercial shipping.

The European Parliament is sending a delegation to China next week for the first similar visit in eight years, sending mixed signals amid concerns that Beijing’s lobbying efforts are working. Members will meet officials, customs and port authorities, and companies including Shein and Temu.

Greater Bay Airlines is raising its Hong Kong fuel surcharge by 34% for flights outside mainland China, citing Middle East-linked oil price volatility. SF Express is also moving to weekly fuel surcharge updates to reflect rapid international oil fluctuations.

Tras múltiples aplazamientos de la mezcla obligatoria de bioetanol en Panamá, el gobierno impulsa el proyecto de ley 443, aprobado en primer debate, para modificar la Ley 42. La propuesta fija un 10% sin fases, cambia el tratamiento de importaciones y plantea garantías de 15 años, mientras exfuncionarios piden revisar controles de precios y efectos sobre el consumidor.

Aunque Panamá produce y consume mucha cerveza, la columna advierte que el modelo actual deja poco valor local por la dependencia de insumos importados. Propone que una Estrategia Nacional de Bioeconomía ayude a transformar materias primas y capturar más retorno en el país.

Hong Kong’s lived-in home prices rose 1.6% in February for an 11th straight month of gains as rents hit another peak. The recovery is unfolding alongside geopolitical uncertainty tied to Iran, which could affect investor sentiment.

A U.S. regulator has warned amid growing China-Panama tensions as a reported surge in ship detentions escalates an ongoing port dispute. The latest moves follow Panama Supreme Court rulings affecting legal actions tied to port-related operations.

China has detained Panama-flagged ships during a dispute over port control linked to rulings affecting Hutchison’s port concessions. China says the decision is an “act of bad faith,” raising new questions for maritime interests tied to Panama’s flag.

More than 50 companies expressed interest in the $1.2 million Parque de Brisas del Golf improvement project, and a site visit for bidders took place this Thursday.

The FMC says China has begun detaining Panama-flagged ships amid a dispute over port control. The notice also references wider legal and arbitration actions involving Panama, underscoring potential disruption to international shipping.

SMIC has unveiled a 2026 action plan to optimize existing resources and pursue new growth opportunities, positioning itself as a key pillar of China’s semiconductor self-sufficiency push. The strategy was released with its 2025 annual report filing.

Experts warn Panama may be losing $220–250 million yearly by not implementing the OECD-aligned QDMTT minimum tax, leaving revenue to accrue in other countries.

The Standard reports, citing the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission, that Chinese authorities have detained ships registered under the Panama flag amid a dispute over port control. The developments could raise reputational and operational concerns for Panama’s maritime registry.

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission says China is detaining Panama-flagged ships amid a dispute over port control. The reported detentions could affect maritime schedules and raise concerns for global shipping tied to Panama’s registry.

Reuters and the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission say China has been detaining Panama-flagged ships amid a dispute over port control, raising concerns for international shipping and Panama’s registry.

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission says China has detained Panama-flagged vessels amid a dispute over port control, raising concerns about shipping disruptions and registry implications.

Japan plans to send at least 1,000 armed combat troops to the Philippines next month for Balikatan, the first time in 81 years since WWII. Experts see it as part of a broader Indo-Pacific security shift toward overlapping minilaterals.

China’s airlines plan to add nearly 2,900 extra flights to Europe this summer by using shorter routes through Russian airspace. The advantage is framed as growing amid geopolitical risk affecting other carriers’ routing.

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission says it is closely monitoring a surge in detentions of Panama-flagged ships amid a battle over port control. The FMC update highlights potential impacts on maritime trade and compliance.

An event at Panama City’s Rommel Fernández stadium is drawing attention as fans’ expectations rise ahead of preparation matches and international competitions, creating momentum for commercial campaigns.