South Korea is extending trading hours on its main stock exchange, breaking with established norms across major Asian markets as it seeks to attract sustained participation from global investors and move towards
Ratan Tata, one of the world’s most influential industrialists and the former chairman of Tata Group, has died at the age of 86. His passing marks the end of an era for
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A Turkish Airlines pilot tragically died after collapsing mid-flight, prompting the airline to make an emergency landing in New York. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening during Flight TK204, which was en
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Wynn Resorts, the US-based hotel and casino operator, has made history by securing the first commercial gambling license granted by the gaming authority in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the company announced
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The transition from relying overwhelmingly on fossil fuels to using alternative low-carbon energy sources could be “unstoppable and exponential,” according to some experts. A boosterish attitude by many renewable energy advocates is
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Editor’s Note: In his recent address at the JICA Chair special program, Japan’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Mizukoshi Hideaki, discussed the significant economic transformation of Japan. The complete text of his speech
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On 3rd October 2024, Admiral Sirimevan Sarathchandra Ranasinghe, WWV, RWP, USP, formally took office as the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA). Admiral Ranasinghe brings with him a distinguished record
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In a meeting held today in Colombo, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reiterated Sri Lanka’s commitment to the objectives of the ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, while advocating for alternative measures aimed
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Patali Champika Ranawaka (PCR), leader of the United Republic Front, has urged the government to provide immediate relief to electricity consumers, highlighting that the Electricity Board accrued profits of Rs. 145 billion
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Former Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa has issued a direct challenge to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, demanding proof of long-standing allegations that the Rajapaksa family stole and hoarded public funds during their
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“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Confucius A NEW DAWN? World Tourism Day falls on 27 September each year. This year was of special significance for
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A whistleblower has come forward with confidential files, shared with Sri Lanka Guardian, alleging that the United States has been covertly interfering in Indonesia’s internal affairs. The files claim that the U.S.
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What the heck is happening in Kenya? Is India losing its game? In the heart of Kenya’s economic landscape lies a deal that has sparked controversy and debate: the partnership with Adani
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Following the upcoming swearing-in of his new cabinet, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to announce the revival of investigations into ten significant fraud and corruption cases that have plagued Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka’s dollar bonds took a significant hit following the election of leftist candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake as president, raising concerns over the future of the nation’s $3 billion bailout from the
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The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has extended its congratulations to Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his election as the 9th President of Sri Lanka. In a statement released shortly after the election, the
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