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.
An EIN Presswire report describes how a private vault facility in Panama City has become a discreet hub for global wealth protection, highlighting factors that draw international clients.
Panama’s Social Security Fund filed a criminal complaint after alleged theft and loss of medicines in Chiriquí; prosecutors have launched an investigation to find those responsible.
A travel feature lists 11 reasons Panama is Central America’s ‘best-kept travel secret,’ highlighting the country’s mix of adventure and relaxation and boosting its appeal to a broad range of visitors.
Panama’s first ecological road will connect Santa Rita Arriba and María Chiquita in Colón, banning heavy vehicles, setting a 40 km/h limit and adding 36 wildlife crossings.
An EIN Presswire analysis argues that Beijing’s response to Panama’s policy shift highlights risks to ports, infrastructure and future foreign direct investment, citing the Panama Ports Company.
Firefighters in Chiriquí say high temperatures and poor electrical installations are the main causes of structural and vehicle fires; authorities issued practical safety recommendations.
Atlas Vaults in Panama City has become a discreet center for private storage of precious metals, drawing investors who seek physical wealth protection in a dollarized, strategically located jurisdiction.
Newsroom Panama published a short “Your Morning Smile” post showing three images and inviting readers to send their own ‘funnies’ to PanamaNewsroom@gmail.com.
