Economic Diplomacy
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Maldives welcomes over 200,000 tourists in January, China leads arrivals
The number of tourists visiting the Maldives crossed 200,000 in January, statistics have shown. According to the Tourism Ministry, the…
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Russia oil trade to China, India stalls as sanctions drive up shipping costs
Washington imposed fresh sanctions on 10 Jan targeting Russia’s oil supply chain, causing tanker freight rates to soar as some…
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Bangladesh’s exports rise 7% to $4.5 billion in January
The country’s merchandise exports grew by over 7% to $4.5 billion in January, compared to $4.2 billion in the same…
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India increases aid to Maldives with MVR 1.06bn budget allocation
India is set to increase its financial aid to the Maldives for the upcoming year, with an allocation of MVR…
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India raises alarm over Maldives’ recent trade pacts, without naming China and Turkey
India is concerned recent trade pacts signed by the Maldives will likely hurt the archipelago’s cash-strapped economy, the Indian foreign…
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“Just bread and tea”: WFP says aid cuts to Afghanistan leave millions hungry this winter
The head of the World Food Programme in Afghanistan says the agency can only feed half the millions of Afghans…
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Nepal, India agree to build two power lines, upgrade three
Nepal and India have reached a new deal on construction, upgrade and investment modalities for five transmission lines at a…
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Indonesia, India sign wide range of agreements, including on health and security
Indonesia and India signed a wide range of agreements on Saturday covering culture, health, maritime, security and digital sectors. The…
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Louisiana’s Argent LNG sets deal with government of Bangladesh
Argent LNG, which is developing a 25 million metric tonnes per annum (MTPA) LNG facility in Louisiana, has signed a…
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