Sri Lankan economy to see growth next year after 3.8% contraction, says World Bank
By Uditha Jayasinghe COLOMBO (Reuters) -Sri Lanka's economy is set to perform better than expected but still see a significant
1970-01-01 08:00
World Bank Trims Forecast for Fastest-Growing Emerging Region
The World Bank lowered its economic growth forecast for South Asia for next year, although still expects it
1970-01-01 08:00
Sumatran rhino birth offers glimmer of hope for species almost hunted to extinction
A critically endangered Sumatran rhinoceros calf has been born in a national park in Indonesia, the third successful pairing between a local female rhino named Ratu and Andalas, a former resident of Ohio's Cincinnati Zoo.
1970-01-01 08:00
Morgan Stanley Turns Bearish on Egypt, Warns Risks Building
Morgan Stanley is turning bearish on Egypt as the cash-strapped nation faces what the US bank called “mounting
1970-01-01 08:00
Typhoon Koinu on Track to Hit Taiwan, Approach Hong Kong
Severe Typhoon Koinu will pass over the southern tip of Taiwan in coming days before heading toward Hong
1970-01-01 08:00
Kishida Says Japan Pensions With $600 Billion Sign ESG Pact
Japanese pension funds managing 90 trillion yen ($600 billion) will join a global initiative for responsible investment, Prime
1970-01-01 08:00
Tycoon Agarwal’s Plan to Overhaul Vedanta Gets Cautious Shareholder Welcome
Shares in Anil Agarwal’s Vedanta Ltd. rose Tuesday, the first trading day after the Indian tycoon announced an
1970-01-01 08:00
Singapore Asset Seizure in Laundering Probe Tops S$2.8 Billion
Singapore has seized assets worth over S$2.8 billion ($2 billion) to date, in one of the country’s largest-ever
1970-01-01 08:00
Congressman Henry Cuellar Is Victim of Carjacking in Washington
Representative Henry Cuellar, a veteran Texas Democrat, was the victim of a carjacking in Washington on Monday night,
1970-01-01 08:00
Bangladesh's worst ever dengue outbreak has now killed more than 1,000 people
More than 1,000 people have died from dengue in Bangladesh's worst outbreak on record, official data shows, with rising temperatures due to the climate crisis driving the ongoing spread as more cases are reported away from dense urban centers for the first time.
1970-01-01 08:00
US and Philippines launch military drills with partners as China tensions mount
The United States military kicked off two weeks of multilateral exercises with its Philippine allies and multiple international partners on Monday amid rising tensions between Manila and Beijing over territorial disputes in the South China Sea.
1970-01-01 08:00
Rolex Prices Drop as Cheaper Watches Outperform: Subdial Index
Prices for pre-owned Rolex watches kept falling on the secondary market last month while entry-level models and brands
1970-01-01 08:00