Economic Diplomacy – Page 8 – South Asian Correspondent

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with US President Donald Trump. (Photo: Reuters)

May 29, 2025

Indian govt assessing impact of U.S. court decision on Trump tariffs: Sources

By T.C.A. Sharad Raghavan The Indian government is assessing the potential impact of a U.S. court’s ruling that said President…

Sri Lanka and the IMF staff reached a staff-level agreement on the fourth review of the programme on April 25. Once the review is approved by the IMF Executive Board, Sri Lanka will have access to about US $ 344 million in financing.

May 24, 2025

IMF ties SL board review to electricity tariffs, financing commitments

Colombo: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said the timing of its Executive Board meeting to approve Sri Lanka’s next tranche of…

General James Hockenhull (L), Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Britain’s Defence Secretary John Healey (R), attend a press conference following a deal on the Chagos Islands at Northwood Military Headquarters on May 22, 2025, in London, England. | Photo Credit: Getty Images

May 24, 2025

India welcomes signing of treaty between Mauritius & UK

New Delhi: India on Thursday welcomed the UK’s decision to hand over the sovereignty of Chagos Islands including tropical atoll…

Maldivian government signs with MBS Global Investments to develop a USD 8.8 million financial free zone in the greater Male’ area on May 4, 2025. (Photo/President's Office)

May 9, 2025

Maldives signs with Qatari company for USD 8.8B financial free zone

By Naizak Mohamed Maldivian government has signed an agreement with Qatari royal Sheikh Nayef Bin Eid Al Thani’s MBS Global…

The Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) and India’s Adani Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Thimphu yesterday to jointly develop hydropower projects totalling 5,000 megawatts (MW).

May 9, 2025

Bhutan, Adani Group sign MoU to jointly develop 5,000MW hydropower projects

By Dorji Choden The Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) and India’s Adani Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding MoU) in…

Ajay Banga Meets PM Modi | Image: Ajay Banga Meets PM Modi

May 8, 2025

World Bank President Ajay Banga meets Indian PM Modi amid India-Pak tensions

New Delhi: Amid the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, World Bank Group President Ajay Banga met Indian Prime Minister…

Targets sectors with high potential for employment and investment such as energy, agriculture, tourism and regional development

May 8, 2025

WB chief’s visit unlocks US $ 1bn support package for Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is set to gain renewed momentum going forward with the World Bank (WB) announcing it will back the…

February 26, 2025

US sanctions four Indian companies

The United States has imposed sanctions on four Indian entities. The sanctions have been imposed for their alleged involvement in…

February 26, 2025

PM Shehbaz arrives in Uzbekistan on 2-day visit to boost bilateral ties

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Uzbekistan on Tuesday on a two-day official visit to enhance bilateral relations with the…

February 26, 2025

Islamic Emirate Officials Urge Investment for Economic Growth

Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the deputy prime minister for economic affairs, has emphasized increasing investment for Afghanistan’s economic growth. He…