Press freedom in South Asia faces steep decline
Between 2024 and 2025, at least 250 violations of media rights were recorded in the region. A total of 69 journalists were jailed or detained, while 20 lost their lives in the…
Sri Lanka
Vietnamese, Sri Lankan Presidents seek US$1bil in trade, stronger ties in agriculture, religion
The Sri Lankan President affirmed that he will create favourable conditions for Vietnamese businesses to invest in strategic sectors with high demand in his country, including…
Japan, Sri Lanka agree to strengthen defence cooperation
By tightening security ties with the Indian Ocean nation located in a strategic maritime position, Japan aims to curb China’s expanding influence.
Vietnam wishes to cooperate with Sri Lanka in socio-economic development
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka emphasised the longstanding, close and supportive relationship between Vietnam and Sri Lanka throughout history.
Nepal PM Oli meets Sri Lankan counterpart Amarasuriya in Bangkok
The leaders hold talks on the sidelines of the sixth Bimstec summit, with further meetings planned.
Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka sign deal to strengthen capital markets
The agreement aims to facilitate technology development and sharing, human resource collaboration, product development, regulatory coordination, investor protection, and knowledge…
Philippines ranks 3rd country in Asia for ‘unusual heat’
The study noted that 10 out of 51 countries in Asia recorded more than 30 days of temperatures reaching CSI level 2 or higher. Brunei Darussalam ranked first with 83 days, while…
Sri Lankan, Indian embassies repatriate Myanmar call centre victims
Both embassies dispatched vehicles to pick up their victims at the provincial territorial defence student training centre in Mueang district. The victims looked happy and said…
Sri Lankan monkey causes nationwide blackout
The intrusion took place in a south Colombo suburb. While power was restored in some areas, it was not immediately clear how much longer the outage would last.
China, Sri Lanka bolster Belt and Road Initiative bond
In recent years, China has deepened its strategic cooperative partnership with Sri Lanka with fruitful outcomes on Belt and Road cooperation, including the building of a container…