The rapid expansion of China’s ocean exploration offers Beijing valuable military intelligence as it expands its naval reach ...

Having served in a role focused on attracting investment into Sri Lanka during one of its most challenging periods, what ...

Chinese state-owned oil and gas giant China Petrochemical Corporation, commonly known as Sinopec, entered into an agreement ...

The Hambantota International Port (HIP) began maintenance dredging this month in order to restore the harbour’s original depth. The operation, undertaken by HIP to ensure the continued safe navigation ...

China is cognisant of the fact that security is crucial when it comes to India-China relations and has thus been building its ...

China is rapidly filling the vacuum left by the Trump administration’s decision to freeze and reduce foreign aid, using ...

The Hambantota International Port (HIP) received its first vehicle shipment today (27) following the lifting of import restrictions. The MV Jupiter Leader, operated by NYK Lanka (PVT) Ltd, arrived at ...

The government will call for Expression of Interest (EOI) from the top ten shipping companies in the world next month for the ...

China has built up economic and military ties across the Indian Ocean. The region holds 40% of the world’s offshore oil and ...

A notable example is Sri Lanka’s Hambantota Port. The Sri Lankan government first approached the U.S. and India for funding, citing positive feasibility studies from Canadian and Danish analysts.

On February 27, 2025, the Hambantota International Port (HIP) received its first vehicle shipment following the lifting of ...