Economy
More than 70 Indian companies participate in Lanka’s construction and infrastructure exhibition
Indian envoy Taranjit Singh Sandhu invited Lankan companies to participate in India's construction industry which is to be worth US$ 1 trillion by 2025.
China-Maldives Friendship Bridge boosts businesses and creates jobs in Maldives
With the bridge bringing down travel time between Male and Hulhumale to five minutes, businesses and job opportunities have expanded.
Save snakes and save the eco-system
Everyone should learn that this planet is not one's sole property and that the right to live in it is shared by other creatures, says Jeganathan.
Tackling forest fires wisely
Dr.Ranil Senanayake would like Sri Lanka to adopt analogue forestry which means mimicking the natural forest and not go for mono-cultural forestry.
U.S. President Trump does not want to do business with China’s Huawei
August 19 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said he did not want the United States to do business with China’s Huawei even as the administration weighs whether to extend a grace period for the company. Reuters and other media outlets reported on Friday that the U.S. Commerce Department is expected to extend a reprieve given to Huawei...
Lanka offers to set up Regional Maritime Information Fusion Center
The discussions gave an opportunity to build the foundation for a collaborative and integrated IORA Maritime Safety and Security framework based on the needs and priorities of member states.
US$ 16.9 million Mahindra-Ideal Lanka auto assembly plant in Sri Lanka inaugurated
This is the first time a globally-acclaimed auto major is investing directly in Sri Lanka together with a local automotive company,
Singapore slashes 2019 growth forecast stoking recession fears
August 13 (Reuters) - Singapore slashed its full-year economic growth forecast on Tuesday as global conditions were seen worsening and data confirmed the slowest growth rate in a decade amid mounting fears of recession in the city-state. The government cut its forecast range for gross domestic product in Singapore - often seen as a bellwether for global growth because international...
Indian envoy highlights potentials offered by the Indian plastics industry
The Lankan Minister pf Plantation Industries Navin Dissanayake asked the plastic industry to come up with innovative models to realize the targets set under Sri Lanka Rubber Industry Master Plan.
Pakistani decision makers see through China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
CPEC will burden Pakistan with a potential debt of US$ 31 billion, and till date, the corridor's benefits are hard to see.
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