Respected COLOMBIAN hotel franchise is re-opening locales in PANAMA.

The Colombian hotel franchise GHL Hoteles announced its return to the Panamanian market with the start of the transition process to assume operation of the Radisson Hotel Panama Canal, located a few steps from the Convention Center and minutes from the …

China Threat to Block Panama Ports Deal, ‘Wants a Cosco Stake’

  Beijing has said it will block the sale of more than 40 ports to a US-backed consortium if Chinese shipping company Cosco does not get a stake. China is unhappy with a $23-billion deal between Hong Kong-based ports owner CK Hutchison and a consortium led …

China threatens to block Panama ports deal unless its shipping giant gets stake, WSJ reports

BEIJING, July 17 — China is threatening to block the sale of more than 40 ports, owned by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison, to BlackRock and Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) if Chinese shipping company Cosco does not get a stake, the Wall Street Journal …

China trims US Treasury stockpiles, Panama Canal warning: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. China trimmed its US Treasury holdings for a third straight month in May, amid escalating trade tensions with …

Bocas and PANAMA’s dependence on the magical “Banana” has caused quite the shitstorm.

About 1,000 banana workers attempted to return this week to five farms operated by Ilara Holdings , a concessionaire of the Chiquita banana company in Bocas del Toro , following a court ruling that declared their nearly two-month strike illegal. However, …

The European Union Emphasizes that Panama Must Maintain Constant Efforts to Avoid Repeating its listings for Money ...

ADOC Expands Presence in Panama

The regional footwear and accessories brand ADOC continues its expansion plan in Panama with the opening of a new store in Metromall, one of the busiest shopping centres in the country. With this opening, the brand strengthens its presence in the …

US House committee chair warns Panama about Chinese influence over Panama Canal

The head of a US congressional committee on Thursday, warned Panama over Chinese influence on the Panama Canal, following reports that leading Chinese state-owned conglomerates are bidding for port concessions there now for sale by Hong Kong-based CK …

‘RuPaul's Drag Race’ Star Xunami Muse, a DACA Recipient, Self-Deports Back to Panama

Drag queen Xunami Muse has revealed to fans that he is self-deporting from the U.S.A. and back to his home in Panama. Muse, whose real name is Michael Alexander White, was born and raised in Colón, Panama, but had moved to New York City in 2002 when he was …

UNESCO brings together World Heritage site managers from Costa Rica and Panama to promote sustainable tourism

Site managers and park rangers from Costa Rica and Panama responsible for the transboundary World Heritage site of Talamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves/La Amistad National Park gathered from 8 to 11 July 2025 to discuss how to enhance sustainable …