Rehearsals to carry the heavy Semana Santa andas have started in Casco Antiguo. TVN will offer special live coverage beginning with the Viernes de Dolores procession on March 27.
IMHPA has issued a national alert for high solar radiation in Panama through March 25, advising people to avoid sun exposure between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and to take protective measures.
Sun Hung Kai Properties is focusing on arts-led commercial projects in West Kowloon, leveraging the district’s cultural profile and Hong Kong’s role as a cross-border wealth hub amid a weak office market.
JPMorgan will expand its Asia‑Pacific corporate banking team by about 10% this year, part of a plan to grow regional headcount 40% from 2023–2026, officials say, undeterred by Middle East tensions.
Merchants in La Chorrera tell TVN that melon prices rose from $0.25 to $0.35–$0.40 per pound, and sacks of oranges climbed from at least $12 to $18–$20, tightening household budgets.
Japan is preparing a major diplomatic push for Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto’s March 29 state visit, lining up eight stealth frigates, a mineral deal and an imperial lunch as part of talks with PM Sanae Takaichi.
Naomi Osaka is reassessing how to combine motherhood with professional tennis after losing in her Miami Open opener; her decision could shape her approach to the upcoming clay-court season.
TVMAX is broadcasting live the match between Colón and Panamá Oeste, providing national viewers with access to the provincial football encounter.
Saus Fest Food 2026 spotlights ‘saus’ as a central element of Panamanian cuisine and is being framed by TVN 2 as a must-attend event on the nation’s gastronomic calendar.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer will chair an emergency meeting with Finance Minister Rachel Reeves and Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey to examine economic risks from the Iran war as markets brace for disruption.
Residents of Indian-administered Kashmir are donating gold jewellery and cash to support Iranians, a gesture of solidarity that underscores the cultural and humanitarian dimensions of grassroots giving.
Tuen Mun Hospital carried out Hong Kong’s first MRI‑guided focused ultrasound procedure to treat a Parkinson’s patient with severe tremors and plans to offer it to about 40 patients over two years.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declared “Tokens are the new commodity” at GTC, framing tokens as the output of “AI factories,” while China debates how tokenomics could shape its AI strategy.
MiBus announced route and timetable changes effective March 23 as rising fuel costs create an estimated $250,000 weekly operating overcost. Riders should watch for detailed schedule releases.
Hong Kong’s property rebound faces headwinds as a potential pause in interest rate cuts and geopolitical tensions delay buyers; one‑month Hibor has only fallen to 2.02% this year.
Vice‑Premier Ding Xuexiang urged Hong Kong’s Legco to produce more “practical outcomes” aligned with the city’s conditions and Beijing’s expectations, prompting suggestions the legislature borrow mainland tools to improve efficiency.
Socialist Emmanuel Gregoire was elected mayor of Paris, succeeding Anne Hidalgo, as France’s municipal elections delivered gains for the traditional left and right and a far-right victory in Nice.
Coclé’s tourism sector remains upbeat despite rising fuel costs, supported by ongoing reservations and local activities that are sustaining the province’s economy, TVN 2 reports.
A South China Morning Post piece reports a U.S. study estimating that about 13% of dementia cases in older adults may be linked to insomnia and poor sleep, highlighting sleep as a possible target for prevention.
TVMAX is broadcasting the Béisbol Mayor 2026 game between Colón and Panamá Oeste live, giving fans nationwide access to this provincial matchup.