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Credendo says a Panama Supreme Court ruling against a Hong Kong-based firm has raised concerns about expropriation risk, highlighting how legal decisions can reshape investor perceptions in a shifting geopolitical landscape.
At the Boao Forum, China’s Zhao Leji urged rejecting power politics and resolving conflicts through negotiation, linking peace to economic development as the US-Israeli war on Iran continues.
PT Merdeka Gold Resources has applied to list in Hong Kong to broaden its international investor base and boost liquidity, a move brokers say supports HKEX’s drive to attract global issuers amid stronger gold markets.
Rising gasoline prices tied to the Middle East crisis are affecting Panama, increasing costs for transport and food and prompting local drivers and families to adjust.
Kuaishou shares plunged over 13% to HK$45.96 after reporting strong sales growth, as analysts warned of pressure on advertising and live-streaming and noted heavy AI spending.
Brent crude rose above $104 a barrel after Iran denied talks with the U.S., dimming hopes for de‑escalation in the US‑Israel war on Iran and pushing oil prices higher.
Temporary concessions for Balboa and Cristóbal, awarded to Maersk and MSC affiliates in February 2026, include an extension clause; AMP is hiring legal advisers amid potential arbitration and planning for longer-term procurement.
A proposal to charge transit passengers at Tocumen could undermine Panama’s hub status, risk airline routes and revenues, and may be avoidable through smarter commercial strategies.
Rising global oil prices are driving up fuel costs in Panama, prompting higher state subsidies and adding strain to public finances as debt exceeded $60.05 billion, warns Finance Minister Felipe Chapman.
State-subsidized preferential-interest mortgages and mortgage-backed loan products like Banco General’s CasaCash are helping Panamanians access homeownership and liquidity while underscoring the need for informed financial choices.
Jiangsu Aidea, a Chinese developer of anti-HIV and AIDS treatments listed on Shanghai’s Star Market, plans a Hong Kong IPO to help fund expansion into US and European markets.
Money20/20’s “Future of Fintech in APAC” report finds fintech expansion momentum moving from Western hubs to Asia, with Southeast Asia the primary focus for growth and financial inclusion efforts.
Panama rice producers warn that higher input and fuel costs make a price increase for rice inevitable, a move that could raise food costs for households.
Panama’s Bill 443, mandating a 10% bioethanol blend in gasoline, has drawn support from producers and criticism from deputies who say the first debate lacked adequate information and questioned its obligatoriness.
Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide lost patent protection in China on March 20, triggering at least 10 domestic weight‑loss drugs to seek approval as regulators speed up drug clearances. The market could reach about US$14 billion by 2030.
An editorial argues Panama has the geography and resources to grow faster but must remove bureaucratic hurdles, boost supply-chain linkages and roll back inefficient protectionism. It urges CADES-Panamá to drive evidence-based reforms and concrete targets for faster permits and greater local value capture.
Acodeco has ordered a safety notice over possible malfunctions in certain Frigidaire and Frigidaire Gallery stoves sold in Panama; the alert covers serial numbers VF52200000–VF54399999 and 96 units acquired locally.
Mayor Mayer Mizrachi’s Canal Underline tunnel proposal did not win The Boring Company’s competition but reached the final round despite lacking funding, highlighting financing and feasibility challenges.
Shipping Telegraph reports CK Hutchison’s Panama unit (PPC) has expanded claims against the Republic of Panama, saying losses now exceed $2 billion; details and responses remain limited.
Electrolux warned of a potential slow-ignition fault in select Frigidaire stoves sold in Panama; Acodeco ordered sales suspended and advised users to stop using affected units until parts are replaced.