In Brief Anura Kumara Dissanayake won Sri Lanka’s presidential election on 21 September 2024, marking a historic shift in the country’s politics. He is the first candidate outside the two main e…
Economy
Sri Lankans elect Marxist-leaning Dissanayake as president to fix economy
Sri Lankans elected Marxist-leaning Anura Kumara Dissanayake as new president on Sunday, putting faith in his pledge to fight corruption and bolster a fragile economic recovery following the South Asi…
World Bank Vice President Pledges Support to Bangladesh’s Reforms for Inclusive Growth
The World Bank Vice President for South Asia, Martin Raiser, concluded his visit to Bangladesh today and pledged the World Bank’s support for critical reforms to help the country achieve inclusi…
Review of India, ASEAN trade pact to create new opportunities for businesses: Goyal
The review of India-ASEAN free trade agreement in goods will forge deeper trade and economic ties besides creating new opportunities for businesses on both sides, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said on F…
Nepal dispatches first shipment of vegetables to Qatar with China support
Nepal has sent its first shipment of vegetables to Qatar, grown with Chinese technical and financial assistance. The consignment includes 1,500 kilograms of red cherry pepper chillies, flat beans, and…
Graphjet finds geopolitical sweet spot in Nevada
When China, the world’s biggest graphite producer, introduced tough restrictions on exporting the mineral in December 2023, Graphjet Technology spotted an opportunity. It was time to accelerate its pl…
Southeast Asia In A Multipolar World: Navigating Challenges And Opportunities – Analysis
Southeast Asia finds itself at a pivotal moment as the global power structure shifts from unipolarity to multipolarity, driven by China’s rise, Russia’s resurgence, and India’s growing influence. The …
Bangladesh’s Economy Weighed Down by Debt, Unrest, and Strained India Ties
Bangladesh’s interim administration faces the monumental tasks of restoring peace and order, facilitating a return to democracy, and reviving an ailing economy. In doing so, the administration, led by…