China has been struggling with an economic crisis amplified by the underlying structural issues of the government while struggling with COVID-19 protocols. The preventive measures have led to constant lockdowns in crucial financial hubs, se...
India, the world's third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases and third-largest energy producer and consumer, vowed to achieve net zero emissions by 2070 during the COP26 summit in 2021. In a recent webinar on "Energy for Sustainable Growth,...
China's approach to debt distress is generally to seek preferential treatment and negotiate with creditors in a more tailored manner. As Sri Lanka prepares to negotiate with its major creditors, including the International Monetary Fund, it...
In the past decade, China has lost growth in double-digits. In comparison to previous months, the GDP went down from April to June although it barely topped in the same quarter too. In this regard, economists are of the view that factories ...
The rising debt levels in South Asian countries are concerning and can trigger a debt crisis in the region. The countries Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Myanmar are facing sovereign debt crises. Sri Lanka is a country that had faced d...
The article identifies the role of natural gas in fuelling the recent and previous conflicts between Russia and Ukraine. The research tries to make a point by analysing the past events involving Russia and Ukraine since the inception of the...
With the increasing rift and race between the political parties in pursuit of winning the elections, the rationale behind promising freebies is taking a big toll on the Indian economy. Freebie culture is not new to the Indian society but th...
Sri Lanka is in huge distress due to the ongoing economic crisis. The country is witnessing a critical balance of payments issue wherein its foreign exchange coffers are dwindling at a rapid rate. This has led to irreversible problems makin...
The 14th BRICS summit is to be hosted by China towards the end of June. This is the first time heads of state of Russia, China, and India are coming together since the launch of the military operation in Ukraine. The theme of this year's vi...
The Sri Lankan economic crisis is a long-running catastrophe in the island nation that began in 2019 and has become the country's worst economic predicament since its independence in 1948. It has resulted in record levels of inflation, near...
Last month, Shehbaz Sharif became Pakistan's 23rd Prime Minister after two months of intensive politicking and conflict. His appointment came after Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was forced to resign following a no-confidence vote. He ...
At the 2021 year-end Plenary Meeting, the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expressed his desire to improve people's lives by focusing over nukes. The speech came against the backdrop of severe economic crises and food shortages faced by Nort...
