Strait of Hormuz Tensions Knock Markets: Hang Seng Slides 2.6%
Hong Kong stocks slumped as the Strait of Hormuz crisis deepened, with the Hang Seng down 2.6% and miners hit amid falling bullion prices, dragging Asian markets lower.
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Hong Kong stocks slumped as the Strait of Hormuz crisis deepened, with the Hang Seng down 2.6% and miners hit amid falling bullion prices, dragging Asian markets lower.
China’s ship research centre in Wuxi has designed a tourist submersible rated to 1,000 metres, with a prototype planned this year and commercial service targeted by 2030 for up to four passengers.
Bryson DeChambeau beat Jon Rahm in a sudden-death play-off near Johannesburg, making a birdie on the first extra hole to claim back-to-back LIV Golf titles after a second-shot set-up on the par-five 18th.
Asian equities in Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong slid after Iran threatened attacks on regional energy infrastructure, a move that coincided with an ultimatum from Trump and raised investor risk aversion.
High demand is keeping seafood prices steady at the Mercado de Mariscos despite higher fuel costs; merchants warn prices may rise in the coming days.
Malaysia’s monthly fuel subsidy bill jumped from 700 million to 3.2 billion ringgit after oil prices spiked amid the US-Israel war on Iran and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.
A 23-year-old man, Alberto Anel Camarena, has been missing from Villa María since Jan. 15; his mother has appealed publicly for information after he failed to return from a short work trip.
The expiry of Decameron’s fiscal benefits spotlights Panama’s broader problem: incentives are frequently granted but not systematically reviewed. Critics call for stronger measurement and uniform enforcement across sectors.
A La Prensa commentary warns that Panama’s waste system—estimated at about 5,000 tonnes daily—is straining landfills and contaminating ecosystems, and urges recycling, clean technologies and citizen education to transform waste into jobs and resources.
Visits to pavilion 15 at La Joya have been suspended after a disturbance that injured police officers; investigations are ongoing to determine responsibility for the assaults.
A South China Morning Post opinion piece argues Hong Kong needs a global vision for arts and culture to match its financial success, saying culture can shape city identity, community and soft power.
Prices for oranges, lemons and bananas in Panama have risen amid the dry season and higher fuel costs, pressuring household budgets and market sellers.
The Policía Nacional has added 60 pickup-style patrol vehicles to its fleet, following February’s record delivery of 98 units — part of a broader institutional vehicle renewal.
Xinhua reported that a kite festival was held in La Chorrera, Panama on March 23, 2026. The event highlights the role of local community gatherings in the city.
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.