Economy
US-China Reach Significant Agricultural Trade Agreement Following Beijing Summit.
May 18, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Following a high-level summit in Beijing, the White House announced that China has committed to purchasing at least $17 billion in US agricultural goods annually through 2028, alongside new trade governance bodies.
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Vietnam’s Export Strategy: A Blueprint for Sri Lanka’s Apparel Sector Expansion.
May 11, 2026 at 3:25 AM
This article explores how Vietnam’s aggressive use of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and centralized negotiation structures transformed its apparel industry, offering strategic lessons for Sri Lanka to enhance its own trade openness and export growth.
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Sri Lanka’s Tea Sector Faces Existential Crisis Amidst Regional Turmoil and Rising Costs.
May 3, 2026 at 2:33 AM
The Planters' Association of Ceylon is calling for urgent reform of industry cost structures as the tea sector grapples with 45% export dependency on Middle Eastern markets currently threatened by instability in the Strait of Hormuz.














