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U.S. Ambassador Chung Presents Credentials to President Rajapaksa

3 years ago Author

Ambassador Julie J. Chung officially began her tenure as the U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka today after presenting her credentials...

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DFCC BANK Secures the Largest Funding Line Given to Any Sri Lankan Partner entity by the United States’ DFC

3 years ago Author

DFCC Bank, one of the premier commercial Banks in Sri Lanka, in its pathtowards securing a resilient nation through the...

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How China won over local agency to shackle Sri Lanka using a port city

4 years ago Author

By Asanga Abeyagoonasekera In early June, President Biden, under an executive order,  essentially blacklisted Chinese firms by prohibiting US investments in certain...

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U.S President Biden Nominates Career Service Diplomat as Envoy to Sri Lanka

4 years ago Author

United States President Joe Biden has nominated foreign service woman diplomat Julie Chung as the country's envoy to Sri Lanka. Currently...

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G7 rivals China with grand infrastructure plan

4 years ago Author

(Reuters) : The Group of Seven richest democracies sought on Saturday to counter China’s growing influence by offering developing nations...

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Sri Lanka’s China-backed Tax Haven Clears Final Hurdle

4 years ago Author

By AFP - Agence France Presse A Chinese-funded tax-free enclave billed as Sri Lanka's answer to Dubai and Singapore cleared...

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Biden talks tough on China in first speech to Congress

4 years ago Author

(Reuters): President Joe Biden took aim at China in his first speech to Congress on Wednesday, pledging to maintain a...

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United States Assures Commitment to Promote Water Safety in Sri Lanka

4 years ago Author

The United States Embassy in Colombo assured today that is is working to increase water safety among Sri Lankans of...

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Ceylon tea faces a setback in U.S market

4 years ago Author

Sri Lanka’s tea exports fell to fifth spot in United States (US) market with India replacing Sri Lanka to become...