Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said that Sri Lanka`s economic situation was not as dire as Bangladesh`s.
Where strongman failed, women are fueling a democratic revival in Sri Lanka
When the country all but ran out of cash and fuel, the burden fell disproportionately on women, who shoulder the domestic load ...
Indian Tea Association opposes Centre’s proposal to bring in mandatory auction of Nepal teas
In response to the Tea Board’s request for comment on the auction proposal floated by the Centre, the ITA argued that the move would exacerbate oversupply, beat down prices further and set precedence ...
Sri Lanka and UAE to sign investment protection pact
Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are on track to sign a bilateral Agreement on Reciprocal Promotion and Protection of Investments (ARPPI), aimed at strengthening economic ties and ...
Trump’s tariff reprieve gives brief respite to Korean firms, but uncertainty lingers
SEOUL: With US President Donald Trump’s long-threatened tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico paused for a month, South Korean companies operating in these countries breathed a sigh of relief.
Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban vow to stay united despite “enemy” bids to cause rifts
Afghanistan's Taliban rulers will stay united despite enemies' efforts to create divisions among the movement's leaders and the people, a spokesman said, ruling out the prospect of conflict or war ...
Singapore Remains Biggest Foreign Investor in Myanmar
With US$456 million invested in Myanmar last year alone, Singapore plays a substantial role in funding the junta’s abuses, be it by producing oil or paying it hard cash.
Turkey’s defense exports hit record high of $7.1 billion in 2024
ISTANBUL - Turkey's defense exports totaled $7.1 billion in 2024, a significant increase from $5.5 billion in 2023, according to Haluk Görgün, president of the Defense Industry Agency. The growth ...
ADR — Pakistan’s justice revolution
Pakistan's justice system is groaning under the weight of a staggering backlog of over two million cases, with some legal battles spanning decades. For the average citizen, the pursuit of justice ...
Indonesia to Implement B50 Palm Oil Biodiesel Mandate Next Year
The government says a B50 palm oil biodiesel mandate means that Indonesia will likely no longer need to import its diesel fuel.