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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 AsiaSRI LANKA: Deficit pledge wins IMF confidence
In its long-delayed 2010 spending plans, the government has proposed a programme of fiscal...
Sri LankaEU/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 LankaINTERNATIONAL: Diaspora radicalisation self-defeating
As international migration grows, so will diaspora communities abroad. If they tend to side with...
SRI LANKA: Buoyant Rajapakse targets term limits
Opposition politicians today criticised the government for moving to abolish presidential term...
Sri LankaPROSPECTS 2010 Q3: South Asia
Recovery from the economic recession has continued across the region although, for India, the...
South AsiaSOUTH ASIA: Trade outlook does not depend on SAARC
An Indian diplomat was yesterday indicted on charges of spying for Pakistan, souring the...
SRI LANKA: Rajapakse wins strong bargaining position
Parliament convened today in Colombo for the start of a new session.
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