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Sec. Rubio: China Detentions of Panama-Flagged Ships ‘Undermine’ Supply Chains
China’s detention of Panama-flagged ships at Chinese ports in recent weeks has gotten the attention of America’s chief foreign policy…
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Ports 1961 Fall 2026: Mental Nomadism
The original Ports 1961 focus was all about travel. “I dream of having breakfast in the Sahara and dinner in New York,” its founder,…
Business
Li Ka-shing’s US$19 billion ports sale slows due to complex talks
CK Hutchison has said that it would not proceed with a transaction that did not have the approval of all relevant authorities Hong Kong…
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China likely to bid on building new Panama Canal ports
The Panama Canal Authority plans to award contracts for the two terminals in late 2026 and begin operations in 2029 China is among parties…
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Commodity vessels clog China ports as fee imposed on US ships
The Asian nation has introduced a hefty extra fee on vessels known to have American links, following a similar America move Waiting times…
Business
Vingroup seeks US$500 million private credit for EV charging ports
China dominates the global public charging market with over 850,000 installations last year, more than double the installations in the…
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MMC Ports is said to begin meeting IPO investors this week
MMC Port Holdings is expected to start investor education for its planned initial public offering (IPO) as soon as this week, sources…
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CK Hutchison sees ‘reasonable chance’ of US$22.8 billion ports sale going through
CK Hutchison said on Thursday (Aug 14) its US$22.8 billion ports business sale had a “reasonable chance” of going through after a plan to…
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Panama Canal to enter ports business as Trump-China feud simmers
The Panama Canal is planning to enter the ports business with a tender for two terminals, a move that comes amid a high-profile clash…
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China’s Cosco eyes veto rights in deal for Li Ka-shing’s ports
China’s biggest shipping company is set to join the global consortium that’s acquiring Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing’s overseas ports, and…
Business
China threatens to block Panama ports deal unless its shipping giant gets stake: report
Chinese officials have told BlackRock, MSC and Hutchison that if Cosco is left out of the deal, Beijing would take steps to block…
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Ship hit in Red Sea as Israel strikes Houthi-controlled ports
Multiple small vessels attacked a ship in the Red Sea near Yemen’s Al Hudaydah port, causing a fire on board and prompting the crew to…
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Major Chinese ports keep Iranian oil flowing despite sanctions
Some of China’s largest ports have received Iranian crude this year, supporting a multi-billion oil trade and highlighting a significant…
Business
Chinese firms may join group seeking to buy Li Ka-shing’s ports: sources
China’s largest shipping company is among the firms in talks to invest in a multinational consortium seeking to buy billionaire Li…
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To Shake Russian Gas, Germany Pushes to Ship It in From Anywhere Else
When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Germany realized that its dependency on natural gas piped from Russia had endangered its energy…
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Port congestion at Asian ports reported; Singapore’s average waiting time up to 1.5 days
Port congestion has been reported at Asian ports, with Singapore being one of those impacted – the berth waiting time at the world’s top…
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Asian ports reported to be congested; average waiting time in Singapore is up to 1.5 days
Port congestion has been reported at Asian ports, with Singapore being one of those affected: The waiting time for a berth at the world’s…
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West Coast Ports Brace for China Tariffs to Dent Import Volume Within Days
Census Bureau data released on Tuesday showed a surge in U.S. imports starting last fall, from $268 billion at the end of October to $343…
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China says CK Hutchison’s ports deal must not try to avoid antitrust review
China’s top market regulator said on Sunday (Apr 27) that it was paying close attention to CK Hutchison’s planned sale of most of its…
Culture
PSA weighs selling 20% stake in CK Hutchison’s ports business: sources
International is exploring the sale of its 20 per cent stake in CK Hutchison’s ports business, two people with knowledge of the matter…
Business
CK Hutchison shares erase all gains since Panama ports deal
The spat over the ports comes at a delicate time, as China grapples with escalating trade tensions with the US CK Hutchison Holdings…
Culture
China pauses new deals with Li Ka-shing family after Panama ports plan
China has told state-owned firms to hold off on any new collaboration with businesses linked to Li Ka-shing and his family, according to…
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CK Hutchison warns of geopolitical risks as profit falls and ports deal upsets China
CK Hutchison Holdings warned of geopolitical risks to global trade, as the Hong Kong conglomerate reported weaker-than-expected profit and…
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Why billionaire Li-Ka-shing’s Panama ports deal infuriated China
Billionaire Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing has found himself in the middle of the China-US geopolitical tussle after announcing a deal to…