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Rising energy and shipping risks tied to the Middle East conflict are pushing up global fertilizer costs, with potential consequences for Panama through higher input and food prices and strain on small farms.
After constitutional rulings on a mining project and port concession, Panama faces calls for a law to define and protect strategic assets and critical infrastructure to ensure legal certainty and national security.
Singapore has postponed a planned sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) levy from next month to Oct. 1, saying higher fuel costs tied to the Iran war make the timing difficult for airlines and passengers.
CLP Power will raise its fuel cost adjustment from 39.2 to 39.8 HK cents per kWh from April 1, the first FCA increase in over a year, citing higher-than-forecast fuel costs.
Deutsche Bank warns the month-long US-Israeli war in Iran could test the petrodollar system and encourage Gulf states to move toward China-backed petroyuan settlements, with possible global currency impacts.
The Cámara Marítima de Panamá warned that deterioration of Avenida Randolph in Colón is harming port logistics—this artery moves about 46% of the country’s TEUs and needs urgent repairs.
Shoppers at Merca La Chorrera are favoring “La puerquita sopera,” a bag of legumes sold for one balboa, as they search for affordable staples at the market.
The Maritime Executive reports Hutchison has expanded arbitration claims against Panama beyond $2 billion; details on grounds and parties involved were not provided.
Acodeco has ordered nationwide reinforcement of price monitoring after international oil prices rose, instructing teams to watch price behavior to protect consumers.
Acodeco ordered the suspension of use for several Frigidaire stove models after Electrolux reported slow ignition in the bake burner that may cause gas odor or an invisible flame; 96 units were distributed in Panama.
US investors have purchased two IPL franchises — Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals — in separate record-breaking billion-dollar deals, signaling rising global investment in Indian cricket.
The Boring Company did not select Panama’s Canal Underline tunnel for funding in its Tunnel Vision Challenge; Panama advanced to the final 16 but lost out to three U.S. projects. Mayor Mizrachi says the company has indicated it may pursue the project outside the competition and will send a roadmap.
Panama is stepping up efforts to strengthen its image as an investment destination as international organizations project growth near 5%, positioning the country among the region’s top performers.
MIDA will implement new tariffs for quarantine treatment services on April 24; the ministry says the updated fee schedule is available on its web portal.
Virgin Voyages published visuals of its cruise ship Brilliant Lady transiting the Panama Canal, highlighting the canal crossing as a travel draw and marketing moment for Panama.
Panama hoteliers oppose a proposed $10 transit fee at Tocumen International Airport, warning it will hurt tourism and the country’s competitiveness as a regional travel hub.
BNamericas reports Panama has launched a push to attract a new mobile operator via a public tender and accompanying regulatory reforms aimed at boosting competition and investment.
Copa Airlines and ALAS celebrated the graduation of 42 pilots trained at the Academia Latinoamericana Superior de Aviación through an alliance aimed at strengthening Panama’s aviation talent pipeline.
PPC announced it has expanded its claims in an international arbitration case against the Republic of Panama, Nex Panama reports. The report offered no further details.
Meta has expressed disagreement with a court verdict related to social media addiction, while the plaintiff’s lawyers called the decision historic for children and families.