Sri Lanka

  • Aug 24, 2017
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Ports will be central to South Asia’s alliances

Powers from within and beyond the region are investing heavily in harbours to bolster trade and expand influence

South Asia
  • Jul 27, 2017
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Strike may deter investors in Sri Lanka’s oil industry

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation is protesting government agreements with foreign companies

Sri Lanka
  • Jul 18, 2017
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Sri Lankan government may have answer to port impasse

Resistance has held up plans for Chinese investment in Hambantota since January

Sri Lanka
  • Jul 13, 2017
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Sri Lanka president’s visit draws Bangladesh closer

Discussions will focus on greater economic cooperation

Bangladesh
  • May 15, 2017
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China's OBOR heats up South Asian diplomatic contest

All of India’s regional neighbours and arch-rival are part of China’s huge infrastructure development initiatives

South Asia
  • Mar 23, 2017
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Sri Lanka’s economic reality needs balanced diplomacy

Sri Lanka is central to China’s plans to develop its maritime trade and military infrastructure in the Indian Ocean

Sri Lanka
  • Feb 16, 2017
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Domestic rifts lead China to delay Sri Lankan project

China aims to invest about 5 billion dollars over the next five years in the Hambantota port and industrial zone project

Sri Lanka
  • Jan 10, 2017
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Colombo attempts fine balance on Chinese investment

The Sri Lanka-China economic relationship will expand, but Colombo cannot afford to ignore large-scale protests

Sri Lanka