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Asian Development Bank Elevates Digital Infrastructure to Strategic Economic Priority.

May 16, 2026 at 12:03 AM

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is shifting its focus toward digital infrastructure as a critical pillar for regional growth, urging nations like Sri Lanka to accelerate modernization to remain competitive.

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Economy

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Escalating Regional Crisis: How Asia is Grappling with the Economic Fallout of the Iran Conflict.

May 7, 2026 at 11:56 AM

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Local News

Sri Lanka’s Strategic Pivot: Leveraging Global Shifts for Regional Hub Status.

Economist Ganeshan Wignaraja outlines the path for Sri Lanka to emerge as a regional financial and talent hub by prioritizing macroeconomic stability and structural reforms, even as the nation balances local market performance and foreign investment hurdles.

May 6, 2026 at 5:38 AM

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Local News

Boosting the Eastern Province: India Launches Six New Socio-Economic Projects in Sri Lanka.

India has commenced six priority development projects in Sri Lanka's Eastern Province, focusing on healthcare, women's empowerment, and agriculture under a Rs. 2.37 billion grant assistance framework.

May 5, 2026 at 1:21 PM

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Reimagining Regional Universities: A Path Beyond Neoliberal Education

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April 28, 2026 at 12:14 AM

Reimagining Regional Universities: A Path Beyond Neoliberal Education.

This article analyzes the historical marginalization of regional universities in Sri Lanka under neoliberal policies and explores the urgent need to empower these institutions to foster local economic resilience and community engagement.

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Business

Top US Destinations for Small Business Success Revealed in New Study.

April 20, 2026 at 5:07 PM

A comprehensive WalletHub analysis of over 1,300 small US cities identifies the most business-friendly locations, with Florida and Utah emerging as top performers.

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Top US Destinations for Small Business Success Revealed in New Study

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Asian Development Bank Advocates for Unified Economic Resilience Against Global Headwinds.

April 20, 2026 at 8:58 AM

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United States

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Unlocking Opportunities: US Cities Offering Financial Incentives for New Residents.

April 13, 2026 at 1:16 PM

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Economy

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Sri Lanka’s Industrial Sector Reports Strong Growth and Policy Reforms in Q1 2026.

April 11, 2026 at 9:42 AM

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Technology•

April 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM

UK Innovation Strategy at a Crossroads: Investment vs. Performance Gap.

While the UK government invests £20 million into regional tech innovation, new data reveals a concerning decline in domestic patent filings, suggesting that high R&D spending is not effectively translating into commercial success.

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Local News

Government Sets Sights on Expanding Domestic Procurement for Local Industries.

April 8, 2026 at 12:10 PM

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced plans to integrate more local businesses into government procurement processes to bolster the national industrial sector.

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Government Sets Sights on Expanding Domestic Procurement for Local Industries

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