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COSCO has stopped calling at Panama’s Port of Balboa, EIN Presswire reports, marking a new escalation in an ongoing port dispute that could affect regional shipping and Panama’s maritime economy.
CBS News announced it will shut down its nearly 100‑year‑old radio news service, citing economic pressures and audience shifts to digital news and podcasts.
Drivers of buses, articulated vehicles and taxis in Panama have voiced concern over rising diesel prices, warning of pressure on operators and potential impacts for commuters.
Apede will host Foro Económico 2026 on March 25 to discuss key challenges to Panama’s economy and growth, a moment its president Giulia de Sanctis called especially important for regional analysis.
Merchants at Merca Panamá say market prices remain stable despite higher fuel costs, but warn that rising freight expenses could push up prices in the coming days.
Panama’s president sanctioned Law 513 establishing paid internships with a $450 monthly subsidy for 18–25-year-olds, limits on placements, a one-year internship cap and fines for misuse.
Automarket is participating for the first time in Feria Internacional de David (March 12–22, 2026), presenting its full mobility ecosystem—seminuevos, leasing, rent-a-car, certified workshops—and offering on-site financing and fair promotions for Chiriquí buyers.
QatarEnergy CEO Saad al-Kaabi said he warned U.S. and industry officials of the “consequences” of attacking Iranian energy infrastructure, highlighting risks to global supply and market stability.
Panama and Costa Rica signed a rail agreement aimed at advancing a regional rail link, signaling bilateral interest in closer transport cooperation. Details on route, funding and timeline have not yet been disclosed.
EIN Presswire reports Panama has rejected Hutchison’s assertion that the government missed a deadline in a ports-related arbitration, leaving the dispute to proceed through legal channels.
A fire at a South Korean auto parts factory injured at least 55 people, officials said March 20; authorities could not immediately confirm whether any injuries were life-threatening.
Bill 403 advanced to a third debate in Panama, proposing biometric controls in casinos and funding for gambling addiction treatment to address ludopatía.
Panama and the Panama Banking Association have agreed new debt-collection regulations intended to reduce the number of calls to debtors and strengthen their protections, according to EIN Presswire.
Journal of Commerce reports Cosco has halted calls to Balboa, marking a new development in an ongoing Panama port dispute with potential implications for shipping and Canal-linked trade.
Merchants at Merca Panamá say recent gasoline price increases are raising transport costs and could soon push food prices higher, Telemetro reports.
The Panama Canal Authority said it will allow uninterrupted ship passage during a planned maintenance period from March through September, aiming to prevent transit disruptions.
Bill No. 306, approved March 19, sets hours and limits for debt-collection contact, bans workplace visits and strengthens privacy and transparency protections for Panamanian debtors.
Mayor Mayer Mizrachi met with a senior U.S. State Department official to present a smart cities project. Details remain limited; observers will watch for follow-up on technical cooperation, funding and pilot plans.
CMA CGM has added a Cork port call to its PANAMA DIRECT service, expanding direct shipping links between Europe and Panama and offering more routing options for shippers.
Reuters reports the Panama Canal will allow uninterrupted ship transits during planned maintenance from March through September, aiming to keep shipping schedules steady despite work.