Sri Lanka President Returns from India After AI Summit
Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has returned from India after attending a high-profile artificial intelligence summit. During the visit, he held bilateral.
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EU Pressures Sri Lanka on GSP+ Commitments
EU pressures Sri Lanka on GSP+ commitments as Colombo signals its intention to reapply for the next cycle of trade concessions. The bloc.
- February 16, 2026
International Economic Developments
Sri Lanka President AI Summit Visit Confirmed
Sri Lanka President AI Summit visit has been confirmed for next week, as President Anura Kumara Dissanayake travels to New Delhi for a.
- February 16, 2026
Geopolitical Events
IMF Awards Talal Rafi in Powerful Global Finance Honor
IMF Awards Talal Rafi for authoring the most popular Public Finance article of 2025, highlighting the global influence of his policy analysis. The.
- February 11, 2026
International Economic Developments
Vietnam 14th Party Congress Marks $514B Economic Milestone
The Vietnam 14th Party Congress begins on January 14, 2026, celebrating four decades of economic renewal, as the nation now ranks as a.
- January 19, 2026
Global Affairs
India to Rebuild Sri Lanka Bridges with $30mn Aid
India to rebuild Sri Lanka bridges is set in motion with a $30 million commitment, highlighting strong bilateral ties. The first two bridges.
- January 9, 2026
Global Affairs
US Ambassador Julie Chung Set to Leave Sri Lanka After Tenure
US Ambassador Julie Chung will depart Sri Lanka on January 16, marking the end of a nearly four-year tenure that coincided with a.
- January 7, 2026