The president’s tariff announcements suggest he has not backed away from his initial strategy, where even minor trading partners will face tariffs.
Category: Sri Lanka
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How Lakruwana Built a Haven for Sri Lankan Culture and Cuisine on Staten Island
Part museum, part restaurant, the family-run Lakruwana offers an exuberant celebration of the small island nation’s food.
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Trump’s Tariffs Hit Garment Makers in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka Hard
The industry supplies low-cost clothing to the United States, and is a crucial part of the Asian countries’ economies.
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Adani Group, a Symbol of India’s Soft Power, Stumbles After Indictments
Countries in Asia, Africa and elsewhere have been distancing themselves from Gautam Adani, the Indian magnate, after accusations of bribery and conspiracy by American prosecutors.
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What Is the Significance of the Lotus in Sri Lanka?
The flower has developed a deep national importance, but what exactly it signifies depends on whom you ask.
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Growing Economic Anxiety and Inequality Fuels Unrest Worldwide
Economic turmoil is spreading across the globe, and the response has been protests, attempted coups and elections of far-right politicians.
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China Is Lending Billions to Countries in Financial Trouble
Instead of lending money for highways and bridges, China has shifted to providing emergency rescues for previous borrowers.
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Why 2023 Is the Year of the Long Walk
The 500-mile Camino de Santiago has inspired a host of new treks in places from Canada to Bhutan that let travelers take the slow route. Here, a guide to the new trails.
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Pressure Mounts on China to Offer Debt Relief to Poor Countries Facing Default
There was optimism at the spring meetings of the I.M.F. and World Bank that China will make concessions over restructuring its loans.
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Sri Lanka, Its Economy Reeling, Is Approved for $3 Billion Rescue Loan
The New York Times – Business:The nation, having weathered negotiations with Japan, India and China, hopes the emergency funds from the International Monetary Fund will see it through its debt crisis.
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Sri Lanka Is Calm Again. That Doesn’t Mean Things Are Any Better.
The New York Times – Business:After an economic collapse and political upheaval, Sri Lankans have become resigned to leaner meals and reduced horizons.
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Three Couples Go All In on a Portuguese Dream Home
The New York Times – Travel:Plus: a forager’s haven in the Bavarian Alps, a lakefront retreat in southern Sri Lanka and more recommendations from T Magazine.