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A tower crane collapsed at a Kwai Chung public housing construction site in Hong Kong on Thursday, killing the 62-year-old operator and damaging a truck; the contractor had past fines over fatal incidents.
GLP forecasts up to a 50% rise in China logistics rental rates, citing stronger domestic consumption and wider adoption of alternative energies; CEO Angela Zhao pointed to the 2026–2030 five-year plan.
Investment-bank research says the Iran war’s disruption of Gulf oil flows is exposing Asia’s dependence on the Strait of Hormuz, with China reportedly faring better than other major Asian importers.
Donald Trump has suspended the Jones Act for 60 days, allowing foreign-flagged ships to carry goods between US ports — a temporary move reported amid tensions tied to the Iran conflict.
Chinese regulators urged EV makers to stop aggressive discounting and focus on innovation amid cooling demand and the phase-out of subsidies, after a March 17 policy meeting.
Panama has reclaimed Panama Canal terminals previously operated by CK Hutchison, a move that could reshape regional port operations, logistics and concession policy.
A COSCO Ports unit warned that the Abu Dhabi war could affect its operations and vowed to expand globally, while referencing a “CK Hutchison saga in Panama” without providing further detail.
Reuters reports that Asian refiners are routing more medium-sized U.S. crude cargoes through the Panama Canal amid an Iran-related crisis, increasing transits and economic opportunities for Panama while raising operational considerations.
Sinolam International has initiated arbitration before a World Bank international tribunal after Panama cancelled the company’s licence for a gas-fired project, raising potential investor-state implications for the country’s energy sector.
Panama and Costa Rica signed an MOU on March 18 to cooperate on rail development centered on the Panama–David line, aiming to align standards, share technical expertise and boost regional logistics.
A social media image showing a South Korean cafe charging 2,000 won (US$1.35) for restroom use without a purchase has sparked mixed online reactions and a debate over customer access and business policy.
Chiquita has begun limited banana production trials in Panama as part of efforts to restore supply after a prolonged 2025 labor strike. The tests are an early step toward resuming fuller operations.
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.