Griddle at Yangshao Site Links Chinese Pancakes to a 5,000-Year Past
An ancient griddle discovered at the Yangshao site in Henan suggests Chinese pancakes date back about 5,000 years, with echoes in ancient art, poetry and myth.
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An ancient griddle discovered at the Yangshao site in Henan suggests Chinese pancakes date back about 5,000 years, with echoes in ancient art, poetry and myth.
China’s shift toward technology and services is forcing manufacturing regions to adapt. A new series examines three areas — from Dongguan’s factories to older industrial hubs — and what the changes mean for global trade.
A USTC team led by Pan Jianwei built a strontium optical clock that would drift less than one second over about 30 billion years, putting China among the world leaders in timekeeping and potentially influencing a future redefinition of the second.
The WNBA and players’ union reached a tentative seven-year CBA beginning in 2026 that raises the salary cap from $1.5M to $7M and ties future adjustments to revenue growth.
Diesel prices in the Philippines have hit record highs amid the war on Iran, forcing transport workers off the road and raising fears that higher fuel costs will drive up food inflation.
The Trump administration sued Harvard, accusing the university of allowing a “hostile environment” for Jewish and Israeli students amid pro-Palestinian protests from 2023–2025, part of a broader push targeting US campuses.
The Panama Canal is experiencing increased fuel and LNG transits as Middle East disruptions reroute energy shipments. ACP says water levels and scheduling allow higher traffic, but warns of wider economic risks if the crisis persists.
A Panamanian DNA study of commercial ceviche found at least 21 species in samples, revealing mislabeling and weak traceability; the findings back a “shark-free” label and push for better seafood traceability.
The ATTT says procurement issues delaying Panama’s new five-year vehicle plates have been resolved and production at Chapala will begin once the Comptroller General endorses the roughly $600,000 contract.
Relatives of victims of Panama’s 1968–1989 military dictatorship say a five-year settlement with the State remains unfulfilled, with reparations, memorials and prosecutions still pending as lawmakers consider Bill 442 to mark July 9 as a day of remembrance.
Relatives of dictatorship victims say Panama has not fulfilled reparations agreed five years ago, with indemnities, identification of remains and legal accountability still pending.
On World Water Day, UTP highlighted the role of women scientists in Panama’s water security, detailing training projects in Azuero and citing UN figures on global water inequities.
Britannica’s entry on the 1989 US invasion of Panama revisits a defining episode that reshaped Panamanian politics, sovereignty debates, and bilateral relations.
Hong Kong will host the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants awards for the first time on March 25, accompanied by Signature Sessions pairing global chefs with local restaurants March 22–28.
A National Assembly commission inspected tributaries of the Pacora River after community complaints, finding waste, stagnant pits from pig farms and multiple contamination points that threaten water for nearly 400,000 residents in Panamá Este.
After a landmark five-timer at Happy Valley, trainer Mark Newnham looks to Invincible Ibis to convert last year’s narrow miss into Hong Kong Derby glory in the city’s premier 2,000m race.
Newsroom Panama invited readers on March 21, 2026 to submit lighthearted “funnies” to PanamaNewsroom@gmail.com for its “Your Morning Smile” feature, encouraging community participation.
Actors known from Downton Abbey and Game of Thrones will appear in Cold War 1994, a new Hong Kong political thriller linked to the 2012 hit Cold War and produced by Bill Kong.
GhanaWeb reports Panama’s coach expects South Africa to play like Ghana. The comment highlights scouting and tactical preparation but the original report gave no further detail.
A National Assembly proposal to bar the Public Prosecutor from appealing acquittals has raised constitutional and due-process concerns, with critics saying it would block judicial review and undermine the rule of law in Panama.