As the U.S. increases pressure on Cuba after its campaign in Iran, analysts say China has few strong options and will likely limit its response to diplomatic opposition and modest aid.
Hong Kong customs seized 986 live turtles worth about HK$1 million from a private car at the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge control point and arrested a 42-year-old driver and a 50-year-old passenger.
Hong Kong’s Airport Authority and a private partner will build a HK$300 million art storage facility set to open next year as the city seeks to strengthen its role in global art trade.
China has offered solar energy assistance to Cuba amid widespread blackouts linked to a U.S. oil embargo, with Beijing outlining joint projects to ease a “complex power situation.”
EIN Presswire has named Panama City among the 15 best international places to visit in April 2026, highlighting the Panama Canal Railway and the restaurant Maito.
The Hong Kong Tourism Board will devote 75% of its resources to overseas markets and launch a global campaign by end-April to attract more overnight high spenders and diversify visitors.
Runway hair and make-up at fall/winter 2026 shows in London, Milan and Paris ranged from Prada’s smudged ‘tired girl’ eyes to Chanel chrome glitter and Gucci’s Y2K nods, signaling diverse beauty trends.
Panama will play two friendlies against South Africa on March 27 (Durban) and March 31 (Cape Town) during the FIFA window, using the matches to assess players and tactics ahead of 2026.
Hong Kong’s unemployment rate fell 0.1 percentage point to 3.8% over three months, with job gains in retail, accommodation and foundation and superstructure sectors, officials said.
A new report finds rising electric vehicle adoption cut global oil consumption by 1.7 million barrels per day last year, offsetting about 70% of Iran’s 2025 exports as the Iran war drives petrol price volatility.
Alibaba Cloud and Baidu are raising prices for certain cloud services by up to 34%, citing rising AI demand and infrastructure costs; Alibaba’s increases on AI-chip services take effect April 18.
The U.S. has launched trade probes that include several ASEAN nations, citing forced labour and trade surpluses; the investigations risk straining ties and could lead to new levies.
Flashscore reviewed Panama’s form ahead of two friendly internationals against South Africa (Bafana Bafana), highlighting the matches’ role in testing players and tactics.
Sweden says Iran executed a Swedish citizen, marking what Tehran called the first espionage-related execution since its war with Israel and the US began. Stockholm expressed dismay.
A newly reported tomb in Panama reportedly contains significant gold, prompting interest in what the find could reveal about past power structures; details and analysis are still pending.
Operation Trillizas led to arrests in Chiriquí as authorities dismantled a child pornography ring, with reporting also referencing Bocas del Toro. Official updates are expected.
A We Build Value piece lists the Panama Canal among global maritime choke points, underscoring the waterway’s strategic importance and the implications for Panama’s economy and logistics.
An American tourist in her 60s drowned at Las Lajas Beach in Chiriquí Province on March 18, 2026. Emergency crews attempted resuscitation but the victim did not survive.
Chiquita has restarted limited banana production in Panama as a trial ahead of restarting exports, testing readiness across cultivation and supply-chain operations.
A fundsforNGOs article reports that Panama has begun converting market waste into circular economy initiatives, shifting waste management toward reuse and recovery. The move highlights opportunities and challenges for scaling sustainable practices in municipal markets.