Panama City’s municipality and the Social Security Fund (CSS) have formalized a partnership to reduce waiting times by digitizing services. The cooperation aims to streamline access and improve how residents interact with both institutions.
India says its 2027 Asian Cup qualifier vs Hong Kong will go ahead next week despite reports that players and coach Khalid Jamil were locked out of a Kochi stadium press event. Media reports attributed the disruption to a missing security deposit payment to city authorities.
Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino says he is confident the country’s bioethanol project will be approved within a “reasonable timeframe” for the benefit of all. The statement focuses on timely decision-making but does not add further project details.
Boquete, Chiriquí, will host Panama’s Orchid Expo at the Boquete Fairgrounds from March 26 to April 5. The event is expected to showcase Panama’s orchid diversity and attract visitors to the highlands.
Naturalized residents in Panama, through the ARENA group, say flaws in the country’s migration platform are preventing people from being heard. They are calling attention to what they describe as serious problems affecting residents involved in migration processes.
A new report from EIN Presswire says Panama’s betting market is expanding, helped by sports interest, technology adoption, and tourism-driven visibility. The piece projects a promising outlook for the industry, though it does not cite detailed figures or policy changes.
A new daily Costa Rica-to-Panama shuttle route will take travelers to Bocas del Toro with onboard Wi‑Fi and help at the border to ease immigration confusion. The trip continues to Almirante for onward travel.
A Hong Kong court dropped a charge against a former Apple Daily financial executive after he testified against Jimmy Lai. The decision follows an appeals ruling last week that quashed Lai’s fraud conviction for lack of proof that key legal elements were met.
The US has delayed attacks on Iran’s energy facilities for 10 days, saying talks are going well, while Iran disputes that assessment. The decision could shape the risk of escalation as the broader campaign continues.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission says detentions of Panama-flagged ships in China are far above normal, raising concerns about intensified inspections tied to a port asset transfer. The warning could matter for Panama’s shipping registry and global trade flows.
Beijing Tong Ren Tang Healthcare Investment has postponed its planned Hong Kong IPO, citing prevailing market conditions and other factors. The delay disrupts a Monday slate of trading debuts that included an ETF and firms linked to AI and robotics.
A three-vehicle crash in Hong Kong’s Sha Tin injured eight minibus passengers, according to police. The victims were taken to Prince of Wales Hospital with minor injuries.
El Casco Antiguo de Panamá presentará su programación de Semana Santa 2026 con misas y procesiones del 27 de marzo al 5 de abril, destacando actos en La Merced y la Catedral Basílica. Revisa los horarios por día para planificar tu visita y asistencia.
The U.S. has accused China of detaining ships flying Panama’s flag, drawing attention to how the dispute could affect Panama-registered commercial shipping.
An 84-year-old woman in China’s Hubei province reportedly became emotionally attached to an AI-generated “bossy president,” writing love letters and watching virtual videos for hours each day. The case underscores how AI media can offer companionship for the elderly—and how loneliness and caregiving needs shape that attachment.
The European Parliament is sending a delegation to China next week for the first similar visit in eight years, sending mixed signals amid concerns that Beijing’s lobbying efforts are working. Members will meet officials, customs and port authorities, and companies including Shein and Temu.
Near-end-of-life electronics shipped from developed countries are increasingly showing up in Nigeria’s local markets, deepening the nation’s e-waste burden. Activists warn the inflow turns “junk” into a pollution and health risk when handled without safeguards.
A new analysis argues that the Strait of Hormuz matters far beyond oil, acting as a single point of failure for globally connected production and shipping. Disruptions there can ripple through logistics and supply chains worldwide.
Sri Lanka is bracing for renewed economic turmoil as a fuel shortage linked to the war on Iran threatens everyday stability and strains an already vulnerable economy. The disruption echoes the painful dynamics of the 2022 crisis, with a new geopolitical twist.
Greater Bay Airlines is raising its Hong Kong fuel surcharge by 34% for flights outside mainland China, citing Middle East-linked oil price volatility. SF Express is also moving to weekly fuel surcharge updates to reflect rapid international oil fluctuations.