Colombo, 17 March: Sri Lanka has announced a four-day work week for public institutions, declaring Wednesdays a holiday in a bid to…
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Asia vulnerable to oil shock after US-Israel strikes on Iran; markets slide
by Priya Singhby Priya SinghHong Kong, Mar 2: Asia’s heavy dependence on imported oil and gas leaves the region exposed to economic shocks following U.S.-Israel strikes…
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October 24: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday urged Asian economies to lower non-tariff barriers and strengthen regional trade integration to…
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U.S., China clash over influence in Asia as Shangri-La dialogue opens in Singapore
by bodhiwireby bodhiwireSingapore, May 30 – Tensions between the United States and China are expected to dominate the agenda as officials from both powers…
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Egypt completes successful trial run of New Suez Canal extension amid revenue decline
by bodhiwireby bodhiwireCairo, Dec 30: Egypt successfully tested a new 10 km extension at the southern end of the Suez Canal on Saturday, despite…