Sri Lanka

  • Sep 2, 2010
  • 6 min read

GULF STATES/SOUTH ASIA: Remittances defy the downturn

The quantitative and qualitative growth in remittances from Gulf states to South Asia has led to...

South Asia
  • Jul 13, 2010
  • 7 min read

SRI LANKA: Deficit pledge wins IMF confidence

In its long-delayed 2010 spending plans, the government has proposed a programme of fiscal...

Sri Lanka
  • Jul 6, 2010
  • 2 min read

EU/SRI LANKA: Human rights are key to trade reduction

The EU yesterday confirmed a February decision by the Council of Ministers to withdraw a...

Sri Lanka
  • Jul 5, 2010
  • 7 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Diaspora radicalisation self-defeating

As international migration grows, so will diaspora communities abroad. If they tend to side with...

  • Jun 11, 2010
  • 2 min read

SRI LANKA: Buoyant Rajapakse targets term limits

Opposition politicians today criticised the government for moving to abolish presidential term...

Sri Lanka
  • Jun 3, 2010
  • 7 min read

PROSPECTS 2010 Q3: South Asia

Recovery from the economic recession has continued across the region although, for India, the...

South Asia
  • Apr 28, 2010
  • 2 min read

SOUTH ASIA: Trade outlook does not depend on SAARC

An Indian diplomat was yesterday indicted on charges of spying for Pakistan, souring the...

  • Apr 22, 2010
  • 1 min read

SRI LANKA: Rajapakse wins strong bargaining position

Parliament convened today in Colombo for the start of a new session.

Sri Lanka