Seven dams generate almost half of Cambodia’s electricity. China built and paid for all of them. This one, near Cambodia’s southern coast, is about 360 feet tall. It is the fourth-largest by power output in the country. Sri Lanka borrowed more than $1 billion from China for this strategic deepwater port, but couldn’t repay the […]
After his high-stakes meeting with Donald Trump next week to defuse trade tensions, President Xi Jinping will head for America’s backyard in a visit that may cause unease in Washington. In a trip that observers said would underline Beijing’s efforts to cement ties with Latin America, Xi will make a state visit to the Central […]
Chinese President Xi Jinping will make his first state visit to Panama at the start of December, the Panamanian presidency said in a statement on Thursday, deepening ties that have sparked harsh rebukes from the United States. Last year, the two countries established diplomatic relations after Panama broke off ties with Taiwan. The Dominican Republic […]
Boquete has been busy this week with the horse parade on Sunday, the inauguration of our new bridge near The Panamonte Hotel on Tuesday and the celebration of independence from Spain on Wednesday. President Varela came to officiate the events and boy was there a rush to finish the new roads here in Boquete as […]
Kaye Holland writes about Panama on The Telegraph and it is very comprehensive article. Why go? The waistline of the Americas, Panama is often overshadowed by its better known neighbours – Costa Rica and Colombia – much like a middle child sandwiched between an older and younger offspring. Yet contrary to public perception, Panama offers […]
From a shaded, circular bed-lounger at the solarium aboard Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas, it’s easy to forget you’re cruising on the largest ship in the world. Located at the very front of the ship, the two-story solarium feels more like an open yacht; the walls and ceiling are made completely of windows. A […]
Tim travels to Japan to learn the ancient art of riding warriors who can shoot at a full Gallup and hit the sweet spot between the face mask and neck of their enemy!! It is a long video but worth every minute. Tim is a world champ kick boxer and Tango champion. Come with him on […]
Honduras is the fifth largest producer of coffee in the world – but with unusually low global prices and climate change-related problems like the roya fungus decimating crops throughout Latin America, coffee farmer livelihoods have suffered. To combat that, the Global Coffee Platform (GCP), supported by the Rainforest Alliance – UTZ program and Solidaridad, launched […]
As World Championships debuts go, Elisa Williams made a pretty successful one at the AIBA Worlds on Thursday. The Panamian boxer pulled out a wide 5-0 decision over another debutant, Hinami Yanai of Japan, early on the first day of competition at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi stadium. But it wasn’t just the scoreline that separated […]
Siemens has won a long-term service and maintenance agreement for a gas-fired power plant in Panama. The deal comes after Siemens earlier this year secured the contract to provide six of its SGT-800 gas turbines to the new project – marking the first order for this type of unit from Panama. The service and maintenance agreement was signed with independent […]