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ASEP has confirmed it will open a tender to select a third mobile operator in Panama, with regulators saying the move aims to expand service options for consumers.
Telemetro reports that the CSS will make additional payments to jubilados and pensionados in April 2026; beneficiaries should consult the CSS for official dates and eligibility.
The International Energy Agency’s members have agreed to release 400 million barrels from strategic reserves to boost global supply and ease market pressures, a move with implications for fuel prices and trade.
Meta launched a Creator Boost program offering three months of guaranteed payments and increased Reels distribution; creators with 100k+ followers can earn $1,000/month, those with 1M+ can earn $3,000/month.
A packed weekend of sporting, cultural and gastronomic events in Panama City generated an estimated B/.5 million in economic activity, drawing international athletes and thousands of visitors.
TVN 2 reports ex‑minister Carles warns informal employment in Panama exceeds 770,000, raising the number without stable work to about one million and underscoring the need for formal jobs and investment.
Residents in northern India report rising costs for food, water and fuel as the US-Israeli conflict with Iran pushes up global energy and commodity prices, straining household budgets.
The Instituto Panameño de Derecho del Consumidor advised families to prioritize essentials and plan outings to manage rising prices, urging practical steps to reduce nonessential spending.
EIA data summarized by EIN Presswire places Panama among Caribbean recipients of U.S. LNG as exports approach 2025 highs; the excerpt notes roughly 0.4 billion (unit not specified) for three countries and references collective regasification capacity.
MiBus will reduce daytime frequencies on four routes that parallel the Metro to contain over $1 million monthly diesel costs after a fuel price rise; metrobús fares remain unchanged.
Brazilian triathlete Fellipe Santos won IRONMAN 70.3 Panama for a third time, finishing in 3:48:57. Organizers say the race has generated over $20 million in economic impact in the last five years.
Excel Panamá delivered 20 Mitsubishi L200 GLX pickups to Grupo Car Rental Service on March 12, adding manual and new automatic models to the rental fleet to meet growing demand for versatile 4×4 vehicles.
An analysis using Panama as a case study warns that delayed ambassador appointments can weaken diplomatic engagement; Panama signed 47 bilateral deals during a five-year span while U.S. representation lapsed intermittently.
Four weeks into the Iran war, rising global fuel prices are hitting Southeast Asia — squeezing household budgets and threatening livelihoods like that of a Cambodian teenager who now pays an extra $2 daily for petrol.
IEA chief Fatih Birol warned that prolonged war in the Middle East could trigger an energy crisis worse than the combined 1970s oil shocks, as Israel struck Tehran and warned of weeks of fighting.
Rising oil prices tied to the Middle East conflict are expected to push up costs for plastic goods, construction materials and household items in Hong Kong, while exporters warn of cash-flow strains as buyers shorten orders.
Attacks on Middle East energy infrastructure last week pushed diesel and jet fuel prices higher and prompted investor concern over prolonged supply disruptions; experts say Asia’s property markets may prove resilient to related interest-rate shocks.
Rising energy and fertiliser prices tied to the war against Iran by the US and Israel are driving inflation across Africa, threatening fragile recoveries still coping with shocks from the Russia–Ukraine war.
IEA head Fatih Birol warned that the current energy crunch, driven by the Iran war, is worse than the 1970s oil shocks combined and poses a “major threat” to the global economy.
A TravelMole report says a new rail deal between Costa Rica and Panama is being viewed as a step toward regional integration, with potential benefits for trade, travel and connectivity.