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A lawyer argues Panama’s ‘arraigo’ requirement for opening bank accounts may deter legitimate foreign capital and should be reviewed, while keeping strict AML checks.

Hong Kong police arrested five people and recovered nearly HK$100 million (about US$12.7 million) in stolen gold after a staged handover in Hung Hom, in a suspected deception case.

The Panama Canal is operating at top capacity as the Iran conflict drives an increase in LNG vessel transits, canal chief Vasquez said, underscoring the waterway’s strategic role in global energy shipping.

A car parts factory fire in Daejeon, South Korea, killed 14 people and injured dozens after breaking out around midday on Friday; the blaze was contained late that night.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang called China “formidable” in robotics, pointing to its strengths in microelectronics and motors, as Nvidia bets on physical AI and considers returning to the Chinese market.

Sinolam has filed a World Bank international arbitration claim against Panama after the cancellation of a licence for Canal-area concessions, invoking the Panama–Singapore FTA.

Hong Kong has received more than 100 drone project applications as officials aim to build a “low-altitude economy,” with some pilots due to start within three months and wider use targeted for 2026.

Myind.net reports that carriers are diverting vessels through the Panama Canal to avoid disruptions from a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, with potential effects on canal traffic, scheduling and global trade.

A brief EIN Presswire report says charges were filed against the captain of a Panamanian-flagged vessel that reportedly carried about 55,000 gallons of contraband fuel. Details remain limited pending official disclosures.

Hong Kong will start weekly announcements on international and local fuel-price changes from April 1 to increase transparency after businesses raised prices amid conflict-driven oil volatility.

China’s shift toward technology and services is forcing manufacturing regions to adapt. A new series examines three areas — from Dongguan’s factories to older industrial hubs — and what the changes mean for global trade.

The Panama Canal is experiencing increased fuel and LNG transits as Middle East disruptions reroute energy shipments. ACP says water levels and scheduling allow higher traffic, but warns of wider economic risks if the crisis persists.

Hong Kong is seeking to use clearer crypto rules to attract firms and talent after some left for regulators like Dubai’s VARA; success will depend on the speed and substance of its reforms.

Telemetro reports that rising fuel prices are likely to raise supply-chain costs and squeeze margins for Panamanian producers, with possible impacts on prices, production and competitiveness.

Jet fuel costs have surged after strikes on Iran, prompting Chinese carriers and others to raise fares. Industry warnings say global airfares could climb 8–9% if the energy shock persists.

An op-ed argues Panama’s full fiscal territoriality, paired with Canal-led logistics and migration-linked investment incentives, forms a competitive ecosystem for long-term capital.

No Japanese business executives will attend this week’s China Development Forum in Beijing, an internal list seen by the South China Morning Post shows, highlighting strain in Sino-Japanese relations while about 80 foreign executives still plan to attend.

HKEX has launched its largest listing reform consultation since 2018, proposing measures to broaden a special regime for innovative companies as it seeks to strengthen its IPO competitiveness.

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.