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Cuba welcomes arrival of medical supplies from Panama
Prensa Latina - Cuba
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June 27, 2025
In videos published on his social networks, the coordinator of that group, Humberto Pérez, specified that it is the effort of many associations as Panamanian and Cuban entrepreneurs, as well as solidarity groups in coordination with the Foundation...
First Quantum Starts Shipping Stockpiled Copper From Panama Mine
Mint
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June 27, 2025
(Bloomberg) -- First Quantum Minerals Ltd. has started shipping stockpiled copper from its stalled mine in Panama, 19 months after the operation was shut down by the country’s top court. A bulk carrier called Lipsi departed on June 18 from Punto...
Gambia Loses Millions to Illicit Financial Flows- Dr. Manneh
The Voice Gambia
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June 27, 2025
By: Nyima Sillah Former Senior Official in Regional Integration at African Development Bank (ADB), Dr. Lamin Manneh says Illicit financial flows (IFFs) are draining millions from The Gambia, undermining infrastructure development, agriculture, and...
EU Proposes Eel Trade Restriction Despite Japan’s Opposition
The Japan News
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June 28, 2025
Yomiuri Shimbun file photo Grilled eel Jiji Press 16:03 JST, June 28, 2025 BRUSSELS (Jiji Press) — The European Union on Friday proposed making all eel species, including the Japanese eel, subject to regulation under an international treaty to...
Wrong, Yahoo News/The Cool Down, Panamanian Island Residents Flee Poverty and Overcrowding, Not Climate Change
The Heartland Institute
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June 27, 2025
Yahoo News recently posted an article from the environmental website The Cool Down claiming that the native residents of the very small Panamanian island, Gardí Sugdub (also known as Cartí Sugdupu), are being forced to flee due to fast rising sea...
Where are the “GOOGLE” companies in PANAMA? Who likes working where??
Panama Now Online
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June 27, 2025
Merco Talento Panama presented the results of the second edition of its ranking of Panamanian companies that attract talent, the majority of which are from the financial and banking sectors. Banco General repeats for the second consecutive year as...
Keller Williams Expands to Singapore
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 16, 2025-- Keller Williams Realty, LLC (KW), the world's largest real estate franchise by agent count, is expanding across Asia. As momentum continues, KW has awarded a new master franchise in Singapore. As of...
Bocas Del Toro In Panama Reported More Than 300 Arrests In Violent Protests -
MENAFN
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June 26, 2025
(MENAFN- Newsroom Panama) More than 300 people were arrested and 14 Panamanian Public Force (FP) agents were injured, numerous damages to state facilities, vandalism and looting of businesses are the result of the violent protests in the province...
Indonesia champions carbon market at CGCM London launch
Antara
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June 26, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia's Minister of Environment Hanif Faisol Nurofiq reaffirmed the country's leadership in the global carbon market during the launch of the Coalition to Grow Carbon Markets (CGCM) at the London Stock Exchange, the United...
What will Panama’s Role be as Global Demand for Copper Increases
Newsroom Panama
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June 26, 2025
Thousands of former workers, members of supplier companies and local residents staged a march on Sunday in the Panamanian town of Penonomé asking President José Raúl Mulino to initiate talks on a potential reopening of the giant Cobre Panama...
Bocas del Toro in Panama Reported More Than 300 Arrests in Violent Protests
Newsroom Panama
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June 26, 2025
More than 300 people were arrested and 14 Panamanian Public Force (FP) agents were injured, numerous damages to state facilities, vandalism and looting of businesses are the result of the violent protests in the province of Bocas del Toro, the...
Lychees connect China and Mexico through trade
Fresh Plaza
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June 26, 2025
As China transitions into summer, Mexico embraces the rainy season. During sunny intervals, lychees, imported from China, liven up Mexican streets. Contrary to visitors' expectations, lychees have long-standing roots in Mexico, tracing back over a...
Flesh-eating screwworms threaten U.S. livestock and economy
MARCA
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June 26, 2025
Actualizado 26/06/2025 - 14:27 CDT A dangerous parasitic fly known as the New World Screwworm (NWS) is steadily advancing toward the southern U.S. border, raising alarm among scientists and agricultural officials. This invasive species-Cochliomyia...
Filipino sailor recounts Houthi attack: 'I thought I was going to die'
Inquirer
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July 17, 2025
(FILES) This handout picture released by Yemen’s Huthi Ansarullah Media Centre on July 8, 2025 shows smoke plumes rising from reported explosions on the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier Magic Seas, which was attacked by Houthi-affiliated fighters at...
Singapore, Kenya and UK lead new alliance to revive voluntary carbon market
Eco-Business
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June 26, 2025
Dubbed a “first-of-its-kind” intiative, the goverment-led alliance will focus on boosting demand for high-integrity credits among corporates in a bid to close the US$1.3 trillion climate finance gap without adding to the global debt burden. It...
Bocas del Toro, After Violent Protests, is slowly getting under Panama Government Control
Newsroom Panama
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June 25, 2025
Panama’s government has somewhat regained control of Bocas del Toro province after months of violent anti-government protests sparked by pension reforms, officials announced. The unrest, centered in the banana-producing region, left one person...
Middle East Security and Sanctions Risks are Warnings from Panama
Newsroom Panama
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June 25, 2025
The General Directorate of Merchant Marine (DGMM) of the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has issued a series of warnings to Panamanian-flagged vessels due to rising tensions in the Middle East, through Maritime Notice MMN-04/2025. The DGMM...
Bocas Del Toro, After Violent Protests, Is Slowly Getting Under Panama Government Control -
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN- Newsroom Panama) Panama's government has somewhat regained control of Bocas del Toro province after months of violent anti-government protests sparked by pension reforms, officials announced. The unrest, centered in the banana-producing...
Chinese FM responds to US claims of replacing Huawei towers in Panama
Global Times
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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo JiakunResponding to a Global Times reporter's question regarding US embassy's claims about replacing Huawei telecommunication towers in Panama with what it called "trusted US technology" and that the US is...
Bahamas Trade Commission to train SMEs in international trade
The Nassau Guardian
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As part of the government’s bid to improve trade diversification and the exportation of Bahamian goods, Senator Barry Griffin said yesterday that the Bahamas Trade Commission (BTC) will ensure that at least 50 small and medium-sized businesses in...