Sri Lanka
Destinations
Footloose in Galle: Cultures collide on Sri Lanka's south coast
History is woven into the food, faiths and rhythms of the old town and fort
International relations
Japan offers Sri Lanka greater economic, security aid at leaders summit
Tokyo sees island country as hub in supply chain to Africa, Middle East
International relations
Japan targets Sri Lanka for its latest Asia drone diplomacy
Tokyo looks to boost regional security amid China's maritime push
Policy Asia
Sri Lanka's leftist leader ditches dogma for economic pragmatism
President Dissanayake embraces private sector to stay on track with IMF bailout
Politics
Sri Lanka scraps perks for ex-presidents in landmark austerity push
Former leaders are losing privileges such as official homes, staff and cars
Automobiles
Japanese used car exports to Sri Lanka jump after ban lifted
Value of pre-owned vehicles imported from Japan hit $318m in 1st half
Trump tariffs
Sri Lanka apparel sector braces for impact from Trump's 20% tariff
Garment makers fear what Americans will do when faced with higher prices
Media & Entertainment
City of Dreams Sri Lanka raises the gambling stakes for South Asia
John Keells' CEO expects new casino to attract middle class and travelers from India
Environment
Plastic spills threaten Sri Lanka and India as Asia rules polymer trade
Production cuts needed to protect vulnerable species, fisheries, tourism and communities
International relations
Japan resumes infrastructure diplomacy in Sri Lanka ahead of China
Tokyo's loans to Colombo seen as 'sign of confidence' to other lenders
Trump tariffs
Philippines to face 20% US tariff, Trump says in letter to Marcos
Manila joins list of Southeast Asian trading partners hit with higher 'reciprocal' duties
International relations
Dissanayake faces litmus test as India eyes Sri Lanka energy stakes
Anti-establishment outsider weighs India's offer against island's energy vulnerability
Electric vehicles
Sri Lanka car market tilts toward EVs with BYD, other Chinese leading
Island's automobile industry awakes after 5-year hiatus with China entrants
Destinations
How Bentota became Sri Lanka's art and design heartland
Influence of iconic architect Geoffrey Bawa still reverberates at home and beyond
Defense
Japan doubles security aid recipients, adding Sri Lanka, Thailand
5 Indo-Pacific nations to join eligibility list as China concerns grow
Tea Leaves
Sri Lanka tea plantations offer a lesson in power and persistence
A cup of tea comes with a complex legacy
Opinion
Trump's tariffs must spur Sri Lanka to deeper regional integration
A US trade deal can't be the cornerstone of the island nation's economic strategy
Politics
Sri Lankan voters extend Dissanayake's mandate at local polls
Experts wonder if drop in turnout is a warning sign for left-leaning government
Destinations
Pastimes drive new passion for travel
Activity-based 'hobbidays' are Asia's latest vacation trend
Arts
London show spotlights the art of South Asia
Shared memories and layered histories tie the region together
International relations
India's Modi agrees to step up defense cooperation with Sri Lanka
Leader visits neighboring nation, two sides sign seven memorandums of understanding
Automobiles
Japanese used cars rule the road in Sri Lanka. Here comes BYD
Chinese EVs make move into South Asian nation's reopened import market
Opinion
Sri Lanka's mirage of economic reform
Nation must come up with bold policies to avert another sovereign default
Economy
Sri Lanka resumes car imports to stimulate economy, collect duty
Government hopes for $1bn tax revenue but cars are beyond most pockets
Adani Group
Setbacks for Adani cast shadow on India's soft power
Foreign governments put the brakes on conglomerate's global expansion
International relations
Fisheries dispute haunts Sri Lanka-India relationship
Colombo urges action from New Delhi as trawlers impact livelihoods in Jaffna
Tea Leaves
Social media is even influencing our travel ideas and spending
The clock is ticking for TikTok as tourists' behavior deteriorates
Artificial intelligence
Voters across Asia contend with AI-generated fake videos and images
Increasingly sophisticated artificial intelligence models are disrupting elections
International relations
China and Sri Lanka eye new phase of BRI with $3.7bn investment
Sinopec to build refinery, help island nation's struggling economy earn dollars
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