warned an organiser as participants attempted to print their badges, via barcodes sent to their phones, at Dubai’s first “real life” business conference since the coronavirus shutdown hit in March.
Pepper imports via Sri Lanka shoot up in June, 89% rise since 2014-15
Ever since the bilateral agreement signed between India and Sri Lanka under the SAARC pact, pepper imports from Sri Lanka have been growing at a fast clip …
Sri Lanka restricts capital outflows to preserve forex reserves
Sri Lanka will restrict outward remittances to preserve its foreign currency reserves position due to the potential negative impact on the economy from the coronavirus pandemic. MUMBAI, July 16 …
Philippines launches retail treasury bond offer at 2.625% coupon rate
The Philippine government on Thursday launched an offering of five-year retail treasury bonds (RTB), seeking to attract small investors and holders of previously-issued RTBs to swap their holdings for …
Hong Kong Reports 63 Locally Transmitted Coronavirus Cases
Passengers wear surgical masks in an MTR train, following the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Hong Kong, China July 15, 2020. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu/File Photo R …
Vision 2024 for ICTA: a digitally transformed Sri Lanka
The aim of creating a digital ideology for Sri Lanka has at its roots the empowerment of its people. The object of this exercise is to develop an indispensable medium where individuals can live out …
Singapore’s central bank says there are no ‘significant’ fund flows from Hong Kong
“We’ve seen increased flows into Singapore from a variety of destinations, of sources and that includes Hong Kong. But the amounts are not large,” said Ravi Menon, managing director of the Monetary …
Trump swings at Biden at official event announcing he signed Hong Kong sanctions bill
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he signed legislation that would slap sanctions on Chinese officials who undermine the autonomy of Hong Kong, the latest step in the administration’s increasingly …
Two Taiwan Helicopter Crew Members Killed In China ‘Invasion’ Drill
A warship launches a US-made Harpoon missile during the annual drill Photo: TAIWAN DEFENCE MINISTRY / Handout. Beijing regards Taiwan as part of its territory and has vowed to one …
Taiwan thwarts Chinese ‘invasion’ in five-day live-fire drill
Troops deploy fighter jets and warships in biggest annual war games as tensions rise …