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
When history repeats itself, the first time is a tragedy; the next is a farce. If we fail to learn from past financial crises, we risk making avoidable errors, often with irreversible,
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As of mid-2024, the U.S. economy faces mounting challenges, characterized by rising unemployment, slowing job growth, persistent inflation, and volatile financial markets. These trends, exemplified by the disquieting economic data released by
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Dockworkers at India’s twelve largest ports have announced an indefinite strike starting August 28, following years of unresolved disputes over wages and allowances. This decision, which could cripple the nation’s port operations,
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All the ten Adani group stocks slumped in early trade on Monday, with Adani Energy tumbling 17 per cent, after the US short-seller Hindenburg Research alleged that SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch
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Mumbai, August 2024 – Eighteen months after Hindenburg Research published its damning report on the Adani Group, accusing the Indian conglomerate of operating “the largest con in corporate history,” the Securities and
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Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China — A powerful explosion shook the Beilun Port, part of the Ningbo Zhoushan Port complex, earlier today, as reported by local Chinese media. The incident occurred at approximately
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The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce an additional commitment of US $24.5 million (Rs 7.2 billion) from the American people to further our long-standing investment in the people of Sri Lanka
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The manufacturing industry in Germany recorded a surprise growth in the volume of new orders in June while other indicators remained mixed, indicating a fragile recovery of the economy. Real (price-adjusted) new
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The Cabinet has approved the establishment of a Regional Centre for Maritime Studies in Sri Lanka. A few months ago, the French Government proposed the creation of this centre, marking France’s first
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The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce launched its landmark policy document, ‘Vision 2030,’ designed to steer Sri Lanka towards sustainable and inclusive development by 2030. The inaugural copy of this comprehensive economic plan
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There is no joy to be had from retirement except by some kind of productive work. Otherwise, you degenerate into talking to everybody about your pains and pills and income tax. ~
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In 2012, the Department of Immigration & Emigration (DIE) contracted Mobitel, which is in effect a state-owned enterprise, to establish and operate an online gateway for foreigners wishing to apply for visas
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The European Union (EU) is putting together a two-step plan to counter the possible negative impact of a universal import tax Donald Trump is planning to introduce if he gets re-elected as
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Please, please let it finally be over! With the wedding of Indian billionaire heir Anant Ambani and pharmaceutical heiress Radhika Anant Ambani (née Merchant) on July 12, one hopes that maybe, just
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Among tens of millions tonnes of inorganic phosphorus fertilizers used every year in the world, only 12.6 percent is absorbed by plants, with the majority stored in soils, according to a recent
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