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Hong Kong conglomerate vows 'vigorous' fight but faces difficult path
An entrance to the Balboa terminal, operated by Hutchison Ports' Panama Ports Company, on Jan. 30. The Hong Kong conglomerate says it is seeking international arbitration after Panama's Supreme Court invalidated its concession to run the Pacific terminal and another on the Atlantic side. © Reuters
JAMES HAND-CUKIERMAN and LORRETTA CHEN
February 4, 2026 10:59 JST
TOKYO/HONG KONG -- Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison on Wednesday said its unit is pursuing international arbitration against Panama over the loss of its concession to run ports at both ends of the Panama Canal.