Xinhua reported that a kite festival took place in La Chorrera, Panamá Oeste on March 23, 2026. The brief dispatch confirmed the event but provided few details; local sources would be needed for fuller information.
A March 2026 inspection by the National Assembly’s Environment Commission found multiple contamination hotspots in the Río Pacora, renewing debate over water quality for residents of Panamá Este.
President Trump gave Iran a deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face strikes on power plants, while Israel signalled a possible ground offensive into Lebanon to confront Hezbollah.
The Hong Kong Observatory warns of a hot, damp spell midweek as coastal mist and a cloud band push humidity up to 95% and daytime highs near 28°C.
North Korea’s state media reported Kim Jong-un was reappointed as president of state affairs at a session of the Supreme People’s Assembly, reaffirming his constitutional role as the DPRK’s supreme leader.
A Chinese influencer with three million followers deleted her social account after a media investigation found a face cream she sold for 69.9 yuan had been promoted as a 3,999-yuan imported product but was produced by an OEM factory.
Rehearsals to carry the heavy Semana Santa andas have started in Casco Antiguo. TVN will offer special live coverage beginning with the Viernes de Dolores procession on March 27.
IMHPA has issued a national alert for high solar radiation in Panama through March 25, advising people to avoid sun exposure between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and to take protective measures.
Sun Hung Kai Properties is focusing on arts-led commercial projects in West Kowloon, leveraging the district’s cultural profile and Hong Kong’s role as a cross-border wealth hub amid a weak office market.
JPMorgan will expand its Asia‑Pacific corporate banking team by about 10% this year, part of a plan to grow regional headcount 40% from 2023–2026, officials say, undeterred by Middle East tensions.
Merchants in La Chorrera tell TVN that melon prices rose from $0.25 to $0.35–$0.40 per pound, and sacks of oranges climbed from at least $12 to $18–$20, tightening household budgets.
Japan is preparing a major diplomatic push for Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto’s March 29 state visit, lining up eight stealth frigates, a mineral deal and an imperial lunch as part of talks with PM Sanae Takaichi.
Naomi Osaka is reassessing how to combine motherhood with professional tennis after losing in her Miami Open opener; her decision could shape her approach to the upcoming clay-court season.
TVMAX is broadcasting live the match between Colón and Panamá Oeste, providing national viewers with access to the provincial football encounter.
Saus Fest Food 2026 spotlights ‘saus’ as a central element of Panamanian cuisine and is being framed by TVN 2 as a must-attend event on the nation’s gastronomic calendar.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer will chair an emergency meeting with Finance Minister Rachel Reeves and Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey to examine economic risks from the Iran war as markets brace for disruption.
Residents of Indian-administered Kashmir are donating gold jewellery and cash to support Iranians, a gesture of solidarity that underscores the cultural and humanitarian dimensions of grassroots giving.
Tuen Mun Hospital carried out Hong Kong’s first MRI‑guided focused ultrasound procedure to treat a Parkinson’s patient with severe tremors and plans to offer it to about 40 patients over two years.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declared “Tokens are the new commodity” at GTC, framing tokens as the output of “AI factories,” while China debates how tokenomics could shape its AI strategy.
MiBus announced route and timetable changes effective March 23 as rising fuel costs create an estimated $250,000 weekly operating overcost. Riders should watch for detailed schedule releases.