China eyes greater influence over Panama canal as BlackRock deal collapsesCK Hutchison's $23 billion deal to sell its global port assets, including Panama Canal terminals, to a U.S.-led consortium has collapsed. F...
30 Jul, 2025, 12.17 AM IST
CK Hutchison wants Chinese firm to join bidding for its $22.8 billion ports businessCK Hutchison is seeking a major Chinese strategic investor to join the BlackRock-led consortium bidding for its $22.8 billion ports busines...
28 Jul, 2025, 07.57 AM IST
CK Hutchison ports deal deadline likely to be extended as US-China tensions weigh, sources sayCK Hutchison's $22.8 billion ports business sale to a BlackRock-led consortium faces delays amid political tensions and regulatory scrutiny...
25 Jul, 2025, 10.30 AM IST
Don't evade antitrust review, Beijing warns operator of key Panama Canal portsThe sale by the Hong Kong conglomerate, which contains two ports along the strategically important Panama Canal, has become highly politici...
28 Apr, 2025, 12.22 AM IST
Could Panama throw a new wrench into BlackRock's ports deal?BlackRock's acquisition of 40 ports, including two near the Panama Canal, is facing delays due to an audit by Panama's government on a conc...
03 Apr, 2025, 12.15 PM IST
China tells state firms to halt deals with Li Ka-shing and his familyChina has told state-owned companies to halt new deals with businesses linked to Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing after he planned to sell...
27 Mar, 2025, 10.27 AM IST
As US President Donald Trump hails taking back of Panama Canal, Hong Kong Inc walks tightropeHong Kong's position as a financial hub is weakening amid China-US tensions, highlighted by CK Hutchison's sale of its global ports busines...
06 Mar, 2025, 05.17 PM IST
CK Hutchison to sell stake in Panama ports to BlackRock group amid Trump pressureCK Hutchison Holdings has agreed to sell an 80% stake in Panama Ports Company to a consortium that includes BlackRock Inc for $14.21 billio...
06 Mar, 2025, 03.39 PM IST
On Trump's US will take control of Greenland 'one way or the other’ remark, PM Mute Edege's responseIn his first address to Congress, US President Donald Trump pledged to reclaim the Panama Canal, citing national security concerns and alle...
05 Mar, 2025, 04.07 PM IST
How a 96-year-old billionaire from Hong Kong escaped Trump’s glare with $19 billion port dealHong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing's CK Hutchison Holdings plans to sell its global ports business for over $19 billion to a BlackRock-led c...
05 Mar, 2025, 03.53 PM IST
BlackRock strikes $23 billion deal for ports on both sides of Panama Canal amid US-China tensionsA consortium of investors, led by BlackRock, has agreed to take majority stakes in ports across both sides of the Panama Canal from Hong Ko...
05 Mar, 2025, 12.13 AM IST
Did US President Donald Trump make false claims in his first address?In his inaugural address on Monday, President Donald Trump made several disputed claims regarding immigration, tariffs, and the economy. Fa...
21 Jan, 2025, 02.57 PM IST
Trump won't rule out military, economic action as he seeks control of Panama Canal, GreenlandPresident-elect Donald Trump declined to rule out military or economic actions concerning the Panama Canal and Greenland, citing economic s...
08 Jan, 2025, 01.27 AM IST
Trump's wish to control Greenland and Panama Canal: Not a joke this timePresident-elect Donald Trump has expressed intentions to acquire the Panama Canal and Greenland for the United States, citing national secu...
25 Dec, 2024, 02.02 PM IST
Panama Canal, Canada and Greenland: Why is Trump teasing US expansion? All you need to knowPanama Canal, Canada and Greenland are the prime targets in Donald Trump's foreign policy list. Trump has threatened to demand control of t...
24 Dec, 2024, 04.38 PM IST
Panama Canal drought is a headache for global trade at ChristmasAfter the drought made the canal shallower, ships now have to lighten their loads. The result is fewer containers making the crossing per d...
06 Dec, 2023, 09.58 AM IST
Panama Canal adds extra queue-jumping auctions for stuck shipsThe sales of slots to get from one side of the conduit to the other via auction have been increasingly lucrative in recent months, with shi...
28 Nov, 2023, 09.41 AM IST