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Trump Administration Imposes Shock 44% Tariff on Sri Lankan Imports; LKR Plummets Against USD

WASHINGTON D.C. / COLOMBO – The Trump administration today delivered a significant blow to US-Sri Lanka trade relations, announcing the immediate imposition of a hefty 44% tariff on […]

Energy options for irrigated agriculture and their impacts on returns: Evidence from Ethiopia
Irrigated agriculture often relies on modern energy technologies, but farmers must choose between options with different costs, benefits, and long-term…
Sep 11, 2026
THE WAR INDIA EXPECTS BETWEEN US & CHINA MAY NEVER COME — SO WHY IS SRI LANKA BEING ASKED TO PREPARE FOR IT?
India increasingly presents the Indian Ocean through the prism of great-power competition. China is described as a strategic challenge; the…
Sep 11, 2026
Economic Digest: A Snapshot of Nepal’s Business News
KATHMANDU: Economic Digest presents a brief yet comprehensive roundup of major business developments in Nepal, delivered in clear and accessible…
Sep 10, 2026
Luxon 20, Hipkins 1: Has Labour mistimed its run? – Audrey Young
OPINION: Chris Hipkins has just hit the hustings - a full month after the PM.
Sep 10, 2026
UPI still has 'lot of scope' to grow, rural and offline access key challenges: NPCI CTO
UPI has significant room for growth, especially in rural areas. Developing offline payment solutions remains a key challenge for the…
Sep 9, 2026