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The US Treasury temporarily authorised the sale and delivery of Iranian oil loaded onto ships before March 20, a short-term measure through April 19 to relieve a crude supply squeeze tied to the Middle East war.

TVN 2 reports a rise in fuel prices in Panama is increasing transport costs across the supply chain, leading restaurants and fondas to raise prices and squeezing consumers’ budgets.

At the Foro Económico 2026 launch, Apede president Giulia De Sanctis urged the government and private sector to adopt telework and staggered schedules to help citizens cope with rising fuel costs.

A Thai funeral director’s range of coffins, from US$30 to US$30,000, highlights the rise of Asia’s multibillion‑dollar death economy as ageing populations drive growing demand for end‑of‑life services.

A California federal jury found Elon Musk misled Twitter shareholders during his 2022 takeover attempt, calculating up to $2.6 billion in potential damages in a class-action suit.

Panama’s public debt has climbed above $60 billion after liability-management operations and a $500M multilateral disbursement. The MEF says moves aim to stabilize debt, while economists warn of structural deficit risks.

Reuters reports the Panama Canal is operating near top capacity as the war in Iran boosts LNG vessel traffic, canal chief Vasquez says, highlighting the waterway’s strategic role in global energy shipments.

IndexBox reports that Panama dismissed a port operator’s claims in a terminal concession dispute. The decision could influence investor confidence, operations and future concession terms.

The Maritime Executive reports Panama has issued a response after Hutchison described unspecified accusations as “scandalous.” Details were not available in the summary.

Hong Kong’s Global Talent Summit Week attracted over 7,000 in-person attendees and 130,000 online, underlining the city’s ongoing campaign to build a diverse international talent ecosystem.

A company has filed arbitration against Panama over the Gas to Power Panama (GTPP) project in Puerto Pilón, Colón, seeking multimillion-dollar compensation. The move raises questions about investor confidence and the future of energy investment in the country.

Panama’s Law 468, in effect since January, introduces region-based preferential mortgage subsidies. Expo Vivienda CAPAC 2026 (April 16–19) will showcase eligible projects and on-site financing.

A jury found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by driving down Twitter’s stock before his $44 billion 2022 takeover but cleared him of a broader fraud “scheme.”

The Panama Canal is operating at full capacity as the Iran war drives increased LNG vessel traffic, the canal’s chief told The Straits Times, raising concerns about scheduling pressure and supply-chain impacts.

The Panama Canal is at top capacity as the Iran war boosts LNG vessel traffic, the canal chief says, raising concerns about scheduling pressure and impacts on shipping and energy logistics.

TradingView reports the Panama Canal is at top capacity as the war involving Iran prompts higher LNG vessel traffic, creating scheduling pressure at the waterway.

Naturgy has scheduled electrical grid maintenance across Panama from March 23–29, 2026, part of a $630 million, four-year investment to upgrade circuits and substations and improve supply reliability.

On PBS’s “Settle In” podcast, Geoff Bennett interviewed journalist David Hill—who has covered sports betting for Rolling Stone and is writing an upcoming book—about the business of wagering amid March Madness.

Reuters reports the Panama Canal is operating at full capacity as a war involving Iran drives higher LNG vessel traffic, prompting tighter operational coordination by Canal authorities.

CK Hutchison says it will use a substantial cash reserve as profits weaken while contesting a Panamanian Supreme Court matter tied to ports at each end of the Panama Canal; port sale talks and geopolitical pressures continue.