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A drone attack set fire to Kuwait’s Mina Al‑Ahmadi refinery after a hit on Qatar’s Ras Laffan, as Iran says it has “no concern” about missile production amid a wave of Gulf strikes.
Sinolam International has taken Panama to a World Bank arbitration forum after Panama canceled the company’s licence for a gas plant. The claim invokes protections under the Panama–Singapore Free Trade Agreement and involves concessions near the Panama Canal.
The South China Morning Post warns US Section 301 tariffs could trigger fresh global trade disruption amid political diversions and heightened Middle East tensions, risking knock-on effects for Panama and Latin America.
Costa Rica and Panama signed a rail cooperation deal tied to Panama’s border-bound train project, aiming to enhance trade, logistics and regional connectivity while prompting technical and regulatory follow-up.
Chinese stocks outperformed peers during the latest oil shock, with the CSI 300 down 3.1% since Feb. 28 while major Western indices slid at least 4%, as China’s shift to renewable fuels helps cushion markets.
US authorities have charged three men reportedly tied to Super Micro Computer in an alleged scheme to smuggle billions of dollars’ worth of AI chips into China, highlighting risks in global chip supply chains.
Al Jazeera reports Iran struck a Kuwaiti oil refinery as Israel renewed attacks on Tehran, with violence stretching from Kuwait to the UAE and analysts warning of a dangerous new phase.
Esther Wong parlayed a lifelong love of learning and a career on Wall Street into leading 3C AGI Partners, an AI venture fund in Hong Kong, illustrating non‑linear paths into tech leadership.
Panama has publicly rejected a claim from a CK Hutchison unit alleging the state ignored arbitration, the Hong Kong Free Press reports. Details on the dispute remain limited.
Panama’s president has accused a CK Hutchison subsidiary, Panama Ports Company, of lying over an arbitration matter, with the Maritime Authority backing the president. Details and potential impacts on Panamanian-flagged vessels remain limited.
Panama’s president accused CK Hutchison’s Panama Ports Company of lying over an arbitration matter, while the Maritime Authority indicated recent developments could affect Panamanian-flagged ships, EIN Presswire reported.
Panama’s president publicly rebuked Hutchison, calling the company’s characterizations of an arbitration matter ‘lies’, highlighting a growing dispute between the government and the firm.
Chiquita has begun a phased, limited restart of banana production in Changuinola, western Panama, following strike-related disruptions and a prior administrative move in June 2025.
Chiquita has begun a limited, phased restart of banana production in Changuinola, western Panama, after a nationwide strike disrupted supply, marking a cautious step toward recovery.
Panama President Jose Raul Mulino accused CK Hutchison’s Panama Ports Company of lying about its arbitration response, disputing claims the company made days earlier.
Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino accused a CK Hutchison subsidiary of lying about its response to an arbitration, disputing earlier statements from the Panama Ports Company. The disagreement raises questions about transparency and could affect perceptions of Panama’s handling of ports-related disputes.
Rising fuel and freight costs are driving up food production and import expenses in Panama, hitting items like garlic and raising concerns among farmers about squeezed margins and future price increases.
China has increased port inspections of Panamanian-flagged vessels after a Panamanian court voided contracts for two Canal ports run by HK-based CK Hutchison; Tokyo MOU data show a sharp rise in detentions this March.
Canal Bank has named veteran banker Gina de Sáenz as General Manager to lead a governance and growth-focused strategy, backed by US$45 million in 2025 capital contributions.
Telemetro reports that Panama’s credit delinquency improved in 2026, but total indebtedness remains high at $41 billion, highlighting ongoing financial vulnerabilities.