Chinese antitrust regulators are investigating a US consortium's deal for two ports in the Panama Canal zone, reportedly delaying the deal's closing that was originally set for next week.

CK Hutchison, one of the largest conglomerates in Hong Kong, earlier this month announced plans to sell its stake in two ports on the Panama Canal to a group of US investors led by BlackRock. The plan,

A major business deal involving two important ports near the Panama Canal has been unexpectedly put on hold. The deal was led by a large US-based investment group and was expected to be finalized soon.