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EIN Presswire reports that Li Ka-shing’s firm is in a dispute with Panama over ports along the Panama Canal, including Balboa Port, amid a reported US-backed effort by Panama to assert control.
The IEA signalled possible additional releases from oil reserves as supply disruptions tied to the Iran conflict raise the risk of a “very severe” global energy crisis, a development that could push up fuel and transport costs worldwide.
HK4FAMILIES, a new Hong Kong NGO born from three years of research, will help family businesses focus on transferring legacy, values and harmony alongside wealth.
SCMP’s weekend roundup covers five notable Asia stories: a change in the timing of Trump’s planned China visit, factory closures amid rising Chinese exports, Takaichi’s profile in China, and pop-culture crowds at ComplexCon.
Zijin Mining has acquired controlling shares in Chifeng Jilong for 18.26 billion yuan (US$2.64 billion) via Zijin Gold, part of a wider expansion that followed a proposed bid for Allied Gold.
A fire at Anjun Industrial in Daejeon has drawn fresh attention to South Korea’s “pali-pali” hurried work culture, with safety experts pointing to visible hazards like heavy oil vapour and ceiling grease as warning signs of systemic risk.
Panama’s new-car registrations rose to 60,233 in 2025, driven by SUVs, expanded financing and greater market share for Chinese brands; ADAP projects ~63,000 sales in 2026 while flagging regulatory and infrastructure challenges.
Hongkong Post will raise local letter postage by 9% to HK$2.40 from April 13, citing higher conveyance costs and terminal dues driven by surging oil prices tied to the Middle East conflict.
An opinion piece in La Prensa argues Panama has world-class logistics and financial assets but lacks sustained commercial training and service culture, limiting broader economic gains.
Asia Sentinel reports a dispute between a firm linked to Li Ka-shing and Panama over canal-linked ports. The disagreement could affect investment and operations pending further details.
Hybe shares plunged after BTS’s comeback concert in Seoul attracted about 104,000 fans versus an initial police estimate of 260,000, prompting the agency’s biggest intraday drop since June 2022.
K11 Musea in Tsim Sha Tsui is bringing in more than 60 mostly luxury brands as operators expect double-digit rent increases, betting on affluent tourists amid warnings of wider economic headwinds.
Hong Kong stocks slumped as the Strait of Hormuz crisis deepened, with the Hang Seng down 2.6% and miners hit amid falling bullion prices, dragging Asian markets lower.
China’s ship research centre in Wuxi has designed a tourist submersible rated to 1,000 metres, with a prototype planned this year and commercial service targeted by 2030 for up to four passengers.
Asian equities in Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong slid after Iran threatened attacks on regional energy infrastructure, a move that coincided with an ultimatum from Trump and raised investor risk aversion.
The expiry of Decameron’s fiscal benefits spotlights Panama’s broader problem: incentives are frequently granted but not systematically reviewed. Critics call for stronger measurement and uniform enforcement across sectors.
Prices for oranges, lemons and bananas in Panama have risen amid the dry season and higher fuel costs, pressuring household budgets and market sellers.
A Chinese influencer with three million followers deleted her social account after a media investigation found a face cream she sold for 69.9 yuan had been promoted as a 3,999-yuan imported product but was produced by an OEM factory.
Sun Hung Kai Properties is focusing on arts-led commercial projects in West Kowloon, leveraging the district’s cultural profile and Hong Kong’s role as a cross-border wealth hub amid a weak office market.
JPMorgan will expand its Asia‑Pacific corporate banking team by about 10% this year, part of a plan to grow regional headcount 40% from 2023–2026, officials say, undeterred by Middle East tensions.