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US-Iran conflict credit risks remain elevated despite ceasefire: Fitch Ratings

Key unknowns include the outcome of the talks (if any), and speed of recovery for energy flows and supply chain logistic

April 10, 2026 2 min read

US president Trump announces 2-week ceasefire, considers Iran's 10 conditions

As well as the lifting of all US directed sanctions towards Iran.

April 8, 2026 1 min read

A whole civilization will die tonight, Trump says

"47 years of extortion, corruption, and death, will finally end.

April 7, 2026 2 min read

ADB launches new fund to accelerate progress on ASEAN power grid

Regional Connectivity Fund for Energy in Southeast Asia (RCF) will advance the development of the ASEAN Power Grid

April 7, 2026 3 min read
Oil crisis hits world growth outlook as forecasts revised down: Fitch Ratings

Fitch lowering its 2026 forecast for global growth by 0.2pp to 2.4%.

Inflation, higher rates raise pressure on APAC covered bond borrowers: Fitch

Borrowers are likely to face increased debt-servicing pressure from higher financing and living costs,

Surprise defeat for far-right in France in Macron's snap election gambit

A left-wing alliance led by Jean-Luc Melenchon is projected to have secured 171-187 seats.

July 8, 2024 2 min read

Iran President's crashed helicopter found by Turkey's Akinji drone

No survivors found

May 20, 2024 1 min read

Possible crash site of Iran President's helicopter helicopter probed: IRNA

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May 20, 2024 1 min read

IMF urges Maldives to halt money printing to keep dollar peg amid 'debt distress'

Maldives remains at high risk of external and overall debt distress

May 13, 2024 3 min read

Bhutan - Leveraging Social Media for Economic Growth

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Kshama Ranawana
November 26, 2023 5 min read

Ensure Palestinians are not victimized: Sri Lanka President 

President Ranil Wickremesinghe does not approve of the victimization of the Palestinians in the Gaza strip.

Nethmi Rajawasam
October 23, 2023 2 min read

Mohamed Muizzu considered pro-China wins Maldives presidential election

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October 1, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka cannot progress with import restrictions: Minister

"There cannot be another economic crisis from removing restrictions. A country cannot go on with import controls.”

Nethmi Rajawasam
August 21, 2023 2 min read

French President Emmanuel Macron in Sri Lanka on Friday

The debt restructuring will be among the topics to be included during the discussion, one source said.

July 27, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka to grow forests in Olympic initiative

Sri Lanka is one of four countries in the world, selected by the International Olympic Committee.

Neshella Perera
July 4, 2023 1 min read
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Sri Lanka, Maldives to discuss, trade, tourism, fisheries

The fourth Joint Commision between Sri Lanka and the Maldives will be held in Colombo on June 6 and 7

June 5, 2023 1 min read

Bhutan’s CSO face many challenges despite government recognition

In many Asian countries, civil society organizations are viewed with suspicion

Kshama Ranawana
June 3, 2023 6 min read

Sri Lanka inks deal with Korea for floating solar plants

KIAT will give a grant of 5.2 million  dollars to the Sustainable Energy Authority in order to build the projects.

May 31, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka President bets for China-inclusive Asia-led economy

“We want an Asia that can accommodate the Indo-Pacific, the BRI, as well as the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo- Pacific”

May 25, 2023 4 min read

Sri Lanka hosts the Indian Travel Agents Association convention to boost tourism

The 68th annual convention of Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) is set to be held from July 6 to 9, 2023.

Melkishiya Andrew
May 20, 2023 2 min read

China appreciates Indian navy's humanitarian help on sinking vessel in Indian Ocean

"Truly appreciate the timely help!," the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi said in its twitter feed.

May 20, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka hopes to wrap up Thailand FTA by early 2024

The Free trade agreement hopes to increase exports to the Asian nation, Cabinet Spokesman Bandula Gunawardana said.

May 10, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka's state-run hospitals to expand wards for locals and foreigners

Sri Lanka cabinet of Ministers has given the permission to expand paying wards in state-run hospitals

May 9, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka EU to discuss GSP+ in 2024 at Joint Commission meeting

Sri Lanka and the European Union will discuss GSP+ trade benefits from 09 May onwards.

May 9, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka and Australia to smoothen customs processes

Sri Lanka cabinet of ministers has given the approval to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Australia

May 3, 2023 1 min read
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