by Our Correspondent in Colombo A prominent Chinese economist has called for a substantially expanded economic and commercial relationship between China and Sri Lanka, proposing the revival of a bilateral free-trade agreement,
Editorial The latest UN Human Rights Council resolution in Geneva is a blunt reminder that Sri Lanka’s foreign policy is in complete collapse. Passed without a single vote against and co-sponsored by
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by Our Correspondent in Colombo Sri Lanka is rapidly becoming a hub for highly organized cyber scams operated by Chinese and Indian networks, exploiting both local youth and the country’s vulnerable digital
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Despite some economic progress in Sri Lanka over the years, the fact that the country was declared bankrupt in 2022 negates such achievements in terms of the sustainability of the economy and
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The highlight of the month of September is President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s visit to attend and speak at the UN General Assembly. AKD posed for the photograph with US President Donald Trump
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Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha has pushed back against recent reports suggesting that the President’s expenditure head in Sri Lanka’s 2025 budget has tripled compared to the previous year. He emphasized
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China and Sri Lanka first became connected through Buddhism and later through the Maritime Silk Road. The friendship between the two peoples has transcended time and continues today. For decades, many residents
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ACS Capital, a licensed capital markets firm in Sri Lanka, has announced a strategic partnership with the Edinburgh University Trading & Investment Club (EUTIC), Scotland’s largest student-led investment fund. The collaboration is
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Recent reports have sparked serious concerns about Sri Lanka’s economic future. The country continues to struggle to recover from its lowest point, and prospects for economic stability remain uncertain. As the National
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JR’s ASIAN fiasco The charisma of JR Jayawardene remains a compelling enigma, particularly from our current perspective nearly three decades after his passing. This essay examines his approach to foreign policy and
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by Our Economic Affairs Editor Sri Lanka’s economy is set to expand by 3.9% in 2025, maintaining the momentum of recovery driven by remittances, tourism, and a rebound in domestic demand. According
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