Colombo: Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Monday presented his government’s 2024 budget, emphasising the need for tough reforms until the full recovery of the cash-strapped island nation’s economy. Although Sri…
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Misplaced Enthusiasm about a BRICS Currency
Toronto, Atlanta (10/11 – 50) As recently as the early 1980s, central bankers around the world could be heard moaning and groaning about having to hold physical gold reserves to…
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe Remarkable Turnaround for Sri Lanka’s Tumultuous Economy
London (07/11 – 70) President Ranil Wickremesinghe, at the helm of the United National Party (UNP), has orchestrated a remarkable turnaround for Sri Lanka’s tumultuous economy, tackling persistent challenges with…
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International Transport Corridor Expands to Link Europe, China Through Tajikistan
Berlin (05/11 – 40) The international transport corridor “Tajikistan-Europe” will be expanded. The initiative for the implementation of the “Crossroads of the World” project was announced at the IV International…
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Sri Lanka President to Visit China as Debt Talks Progress
Berlin (3/11 – 40) Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe will visit China in the upcoming week as the crisis-hit country makes progress on debt restructuring talks with its biggest lender.…
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Việt Nam to Meet Its Commitments in Automobile Import Sector
by Jay Akaraby Jay AkaraViệt Nam, as an open economy with multiple Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) in place, is committed to fulfilling its obligations in the automobile import sector. Experts have, however, pointed out…
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Vietnam’s Rice Exports Set New Record in 9 Months
by Iam Sannby Iam SannVietnam’s rice exports in the first nine months of 2023 recorded the highest revenue in 34 years, reaching 3.66 billion U.S. dollars, up 40.4 percent year-on-year, according to the Ministry…
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