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Published on 09:01 GMT

Panama Canal Toll Auctions Hit Record $1.1 Million

A container ship sails toward the entrance of the Panama Canal in Panama City, Panama, on April 21. AFP-YonhapThe cost of passing through the Panama Canal, a key gateway for global maritime trade, has soared to record levels, as unusual weather has lowered …

Source: Seoul Economic Daily - Pending
Published on 08:29 GMT

Panama Canal shipping fees surge to record $1.1m amid Hormuz disruption

Shipping companies are paying record amounts to secure passage through the Panama Canal as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea push more vessels towards the crucial trade route. Daily auctions for canal transit slots have averaged about $1. …

Source: Aaj News - Indeterminate
Published on 04:43 GMT

Panama Conecta Reaches 787,000 Users as Digital State Plan Expands

PANAMA CITY, August 12, 2026 – Panama Conecta now has about 787,000 active users and 26 digital procedures and services integrated into the platform, Telemetro reported, citing AIG administrator Adolfo Fabrega. Fabrega presented the progress during a …

Source: Panama Now Online - Indeterminate
Published on 04:43 GMT

New Legal Challenge Filed Against Panama City Municipal Police

PANAMA CITY, August 12, 2026 – Attorney and deputy Ernesto Cedeno has filed a new legal action against the creation of the Municipal Police in Panama district, Telemetro reported. The challenge seeks a declaration that the agreement creating the municipal …

Source: Panama Now Online - Indeterminate
Published on 05:55 GMT

US eyes expedited transport of AI supplies with Panama pilot

US eyes expedited transport of AI supplies with Panama pilot SAN FRANCISCO, United States, Aug 13, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - The US State Department on Wednesday said it was seeking bids for a new initiative aiming to speed up the transport of AI infrastructure …

Source: Bangladesh Sangsbad Sangstha - Pending
Published on 04:43 GMT

Economy Minister Continues Defense of Panama 2027 Budget Plan

PANAMA CITY, August 12, 2026 – Economy and Finance Minister Felipe Chapman continued presenting Panama General State Budget proposal for fiscal year 2027 before the National Assembly Budget Committee, Telemetro reported. The budget defense is one of the …

Source: Panama Now Online - Indeterminate
Published on 04:43 GMT

APC Warns Household Debt Is Rising Across Panama

PANAMA CITY, August 12, 2026 – The Panamanian Credit Association, APC, is reporting a progressive increase in debt among Panamanians, Telemetro reported late Tuesday. According to the report, the average citizen owes more than $17,000 to banks. The figure …

Source: Panama Now Online - Indeterminate
Published on 11:28 GMT

CK Hutchison ports arm grows despite Panama exit

CK Hutchison Holdings’ Ports and Related Services division reported revenue of HK$24.52 billion ($3.12 billion) for the first half of 2026, up 4 per cent year-on-year (YoY), though flat in local currencies. The division absorbed the loss of its Panama …

Source: Port Technology International - Neutral
Published on 04:30 GMT

'Find, fix & finish...': Pete Hegseth declares total war on cartels, trashes fake ICC at A3C Panama

Source: The Economic Times - Center-right
Published on 11:50 GMT

Panama City Beach using grant to tackle persistent flooding

Source: Panama City News Herald - Florida - Pending