Blackstone plans to double its investments in India to $100 billion within five years, with chief operating officer Jonathan Gray describing the country as the firm’s best-performing market and expressing confidence in
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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Data in the Meta Ad Library has revealed that a staggering 1,389,657 USD, equivalent to over 422 million LKR, has been spent on political ads for the ongoing presidential elections in Sri
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Cambodia’s trade with the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) countries reached 22.92 billion U.S. dollars in the first eight months of 2024, up 17.2 percent from 19.55 billion dollars over the same
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Sri Lanka has reached an agreement in principle with bondholders to restructure approximately $12.6 billion in bonds, as the country faces elections that have unsettled investors. The government conducted limited discussions with
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India’s trade deficit soared to a 10-month high of $29.7 billion in August, as exports experienced a significant contraction of 9.3% for the second consecutive month. The decline in shipments was primarily
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Social protection systems are essential to achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. However, social protection is insufficient across Asia and the Pacific, and the region is at risk from megatrends: climate
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As the presidential election campaign intensifies in Sri Lanka, serious concerns have been raised regarding the nation’s energy sector and its increasing ties with India. In a detailed statement, Bandu Ranga Kariyavasam,
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor The Russian Embassy in Colombo has issued a strong critique of a recent statement from the Latvian Embassy in New Delhi, which was exclusively published by the
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