Chinese new‑style tea brands are expanding into South Korea as consumers seek healthier drinks. Chagee will open three Seoul stores in Q2 and operated 7,338 teahouses as of the end of September.
Hong Kong plans to relax access to parts of its Frontier Closed Area, including discussions about the Mai Po closed area and after creating Robin’s Nest Country Park; conservation groups are closely watching potential impacts on the internationally important Mai Po wetland.
A 35-year-old man died after his car collided with an articulated truck early March 22 in El Marañonal, Panamá Oeste. Authorities are investigating the cause.
The Yemeni Houthi movement said “all options are on the table,” a remark that increases concerns the group could escalate alongside Iran in clashes with Israel and the United States, with potential risks for regional security and shipping.
Vendors at Mercado San Felipe Neri have raised prices for lettuce, tomato and celery, blaming higher fuel costs in Panama and asking the government for a subsidy to ease transport expenses.
Panama’s Law 68/2003 lets anyone record advance medical wishes (voluntades anticipadas) by notary deed or a signed document with three impartial witnesses and name a representative.
A recent rise in fuel prices has Panamanians seeking ways to cut expenses and watching for higher costs in the canasta básica, as households and businesses assess potential inflationary effects.
Vendors at Mercado San Felipe Neri report price rises for lettuce, celery and tomatoes brought from Tierras Altas after fuel costs increased; merchants are urging a fuel subsidy.
CCTV’s Consumers’ Right Day program exposed a Chengdu factory allegedly bleaching chicken feet with hydrogen peroxide and operating in unhygienic conditions, reigniting food safety concerns in China.
Rural communities across Chiriquí report persistent nighttime blackouts and missing public lighting along the Interamericana and in Tierras Altas, raising safety concerns despite fewer scheduled outages under the current electricity company.
HSBC has asked a Hong Kong mother to repay HK$126,580 in fraudulent charges after her credit card was stolen, while she says a friend who reported a similar theft had charges waived.
Jockey James Orman says outsider Pope Cody should not be underestimated in Sunday’s BMW Hong Kong Derby at Sha Tin after a late-closing sixth in the Classic Cup.
BBQ Fest held its 31st edition in Panama, featuring teams of friends and family competing with grilled meat recipes in a family-friendly atmosphere.
Vegetable prices for lettuce, celery and tomatoes have risen in Panama markets as vendors link the increases to higher transport costs driven by recent fuel price rises; sellers propose fuel subsidies to ease the impact.
The Panama Canal Authority is recruiting through empleos.pancanal.com as it plans to create around 3,000 new jobs; applicants must apply via the official portal, with most roles requiring Spanish.
A Panamanian tribunal ordered one year of provisional detention for an adolescent alleged to be the author of the aggravated homicide in the Rogelio Hudson case after a hearing of more than two hours.
The Panamanian government reported a B/.300 million rise in public debt in 2026 while securing B/.200 million in savings on global bonds, a mixed signal for fiscal management.
Panama has urged residents to join efforts to contain dengue, with authorities calling for community action on mosquito control and prevention to reduce transmission.
Malaysia’s Visit Malaysia 2026 faces damage as the Iran-centered war triggers airline disruptions, soaring fares and cancellations that are forcing travellers to abandon plans.
Weeks of drone and missile attacks linked to Iran have disrupted major sporting events across the Gulf, exposing vulnerabilities in a long-term strategy that uses global sports to diversify oil-dependent economies and enhance national image.