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Namal Rajapaksa Advocates for Cultural Preservation Amid Asia’s Rapid Economic Ascent.

May 16, 2026 at 9:10 AM

At the 2026 Asian Cultural Public Welfare Forum, MP Namal Rajapaksa argued that Asia's expected contribution of 60% to global GDP growth by 2030 must be balanced with the preservation of cultural values and human-centric development.

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Economy

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Asian Economies Under Strain: The Ripple Effects of the Iran Conflict.

May 10, 2026 at 1:33 PM

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Geopolitics

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Geopolitical Shifts and Economic Ripple Effects: The Gulf Crisis in the Indian Ocean Context.

May 9, 2026 at 8:12 PM

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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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Asia-Pacific Markets Trend Higher as Geopolitical Volatility Meets Diplomatic Optimism

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May 6, 2026 at 11:55 PM

Asia-Pacific Markets Trend Higher as Geopolitical Volatility Meets Diplomatic Optimism.

Asia-Pacific markets are poised for gains as investors balance President Trump's firm rhetoric on Iran with renewed optimism surrounding potential peace negotiations in the Middle East.

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International Relations

Sri Lanka Urges De-escalation Amidst Heightened West Asian Tensions.

May 6, 2026 at 2:56 PM

The Sri Lankan government has formally expressed deep concern regarding recent military hostilities in West Asia, highlighting risks to global stability and the safety of its citizens abroad.

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Finance

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Asia-Pacific Markets Eye Gains as U.S. Tensions Ease in Strait of Hormuz.

May 5, 2026 at 11:59 PM

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Local News

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Escalating West Asian Conflict Threatens Global Stability and Sri Lanka's Economic Outlook.

May 2, 2026 at 7:41 PM

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Economy

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Middle East Conflict Triggers Regional Inflation Spike Across Southeast Asia.

April 24, 2026 at 3:55 AM

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Asia-Pacific Markets Face Downward Pressure as Geopolitical and Tech Concerns Weigh on Sentiment

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April 23, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Asia-Pacific Markets Face Downward Pressure as Geopolitical and Tech Concerns Weigh on Sentiment.

Asian markets trend lower as investors balance cautious optimism over the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extension with concerns over tech valuations and global economic uncertainty.

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International Trade

Southeast Asian Nations Under Scrutiny Amid US Tariff Evasion Concerns.

April 23, 2026 at 11:21 AM

Washington is investigating whether Vietnam and Thailand are serving as transshipment hubs for Chinese goods to bypass new US tariffs, as supply chains shift throughout the region.

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Southeast Asian Nations Under Scrutiny Amid US Tariff Evasion Concerns

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Finance

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Asian Markets Retreat as Middle East Tensions Spike and Oil Prices Climb.

April 23, 2026 at 7:42 AM

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Economics

Asia-Pacific Markets Experience Growth Spurt Driven by AI and Policy Shifts.

Key Asia-Pacific economies are seeing significant momentum as China shifts currency strategies, Taiwan's tech sector hits historic valuation milestones, and Australia maintains labor market resilience.

April 21, 2026 at 9:19 AM

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Energy

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Asia's Energy Security Faces Unprecedented Risk as Hormuz Stagnates.

April 21, 2026 at 7:07 AM

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Asian Development Bank Advocates for Unified Economic Resilience Against Global Headwinds

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April 20, 2026 at 8:58 AM

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

ADB President Masato Kanda has called for heightened regional cooperation to mitigate the impacts of global economic volatility, emphasizing support for energy security, critical mineral supply chains, and fiscal stability.

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World News

Southeast Asian Nations Pivot to Russian Oil Amid Escalating Energy Supply Crises.

April 19, 2026 at 10:41 AM

Malaysia, Indonesia, and other Southeast Asian nations are actively pursuing Russian oil supplies to stabilize their domestic markets as ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East disrupt global shipping lanes.

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Southeast Asian Nations Pivot to Russian Oil Amid Escalating Energy Supply Crises

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Economy

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Asia Navigates Economic Headwinds Amid Escalating Energy Market Volatility.

April 17, 2026 at 4:19 AM

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Technology

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China Pivots to Southeast Asia for Semiconductor Equipment Amid Tightened US Export Curbs.

April 16, 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Economy

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IMF Warns of Economic Strain for Commodity-Importing Nations Amid West Asian Conflict.

April 15, 2026 at 4:55 PM

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Geopolitical Shifts: Indo-Pacific Security Concerns Amidst Middle East Conflict

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April 8, 2026 at 9:52 AM

Geopolitical Shifts: Indo-Pacific Security Concerns Amidst Middle East Conflict.

Japan and Australia are raising alarms over a potential security vacuum in the Indo-Pacific as the world's focus remains fixed on the conflict involving Iran, fearing this distraction enables aggressive regional maneuvering.

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