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Sinolam International has filed an ICSID arbitration claim against the Republic of Panama over the cancellation of a licence for a major gas-fired power project, escalating the dispute to an international investment tribunal.
The Asociación Bancaria de Panamá launched an anti-fraud campaign at the VI International Cybersecurity Congress as organizers warned of rising cyberattacks and urged proactive prevention.
Telemetro profiles Colón-born entrepreneur Lilia Liu, highlighting her multidisciplinary career and role as a prominent voice in Panama’s digital transformation and as an example for women in business.
La Puerca del Neri, a fair organized by local producers and the Alcaldía de Panamá, sold affordable bags of fruits and vegetables in Panama City, boosting access to fresh produce and supporting local sellers.
Cobre Panamá organized community cleaning days in Donoso and La Pintada while promoting new employment, coordinating the efforts with local authorities, the company said.
Panama’s National Energy Secretariat announced a significant gasoline price increase of roughly 30 cents in a Friday update, listing new prices for Panama and Colón and mentioning 95-octane fuel.
An investor has filed a $140 million ICSID arbitration claim against Panama after authorities cancelled a power-plant licence, EIN Presswire reported on March 19, 2026.
Iran launched strikes on energy sites in Qatar and Saudi Arabia after reported Israeli attacks on Iran’s South Pars gasfield and naval assets; Saudi Arabia says trust is gone.
Chiquita has begun limited banana production trials in Panama to rebuild supply after a prolonged 2025 labor strike, signaling early steps toward operational recovery.
Hong Kong’s monetary authority kept its base rate at 4% after the U.S. Fed paused at 3.5–3.75%, with analysts warning that the Middle East conflict has clouded the outlook for rate cuts this year.
Mega Bingo Mundial TV 2026 has launched in Panama, offering prizes such as trips and a house while positioning itself as a platform for a shared cause. Organizers emphasize participation and entertainment, with further details pending.
New strikes across the Middle East — including an Israeli hit on an Iranian gas field and Iranian damage to a Qatari fuel hub — have driven Brent crude toward a 52-week high as U.S. lawmakers press intelligence officials on the Iran war.
A March 18, 2026 report says Panama missed a deadline and was accused of failing to operate major ports at the Panama Canal, escalating a dispute over control. The situation could affect shipping reliability and economic revenues tied to the Canal corridor.
Hong Kong’s Insurance Authority will analyze medical insurance costs and products this year and review rules to attract international life insurance buyers amid pressures from an ageing population and global demand.
President Tinubu met British royals during a UK state visit that highlighted record-high trade between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, underscoring deepening ties.
Preliminary data from the Panama Maritime Authority show two new barges entered the country’s bunker market and daily fuel sales rose slightly in February, with VLSFO remaining the dominant grade.
US lawmakers warned that China is increasingly dominating supply of drug ingredients, raising concerns about dependence on Chinese pharmaceutical inputs and broader supply risks.
An investor in a power plant has filed ICSID arbitration against Panama, Global Arbitration Review reported, though the investor and claim details were not disclosed.
Fuel prices in Panama will increase again on March 20, with higher costs for 95-octane gasoline, 91-octane gasoline, and diesel. The move follows rising international oil prices fueled by conflict in the Middle East.
An investor has filed a $140 million ICSID arbitration against Panama after authorities cancelled a licence for a power plant project, according to EIN Presswire.