China owned port in sri lanka could alter trade routes

The Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) in collaboration with Sri Lanka Consulate General in Mumbai organised the Sri Lankan MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events) Promotion events in Mumbai on Nov 13 and and in Pune on Nov 15, 2019. Chamari Rodrigo, Consul General, of Sri Lanka, Mumbai and Malkanthi Welikala, Manager Marketing, Sri Lanka Convention Bureau elaborated on the unique offerings in the MICE category for Indian travellers in Sri Lanka. The event established Sri Lanka as a cost efficient and attractive destination for global corporate events. Further, these events highlighted new attractions in the MICE segment, favourable polices and explored opportunities for mutual contribution towards further growth of the number of Indian MICE tourists, visiting Sri Lanka. Malkanthi Welikala, Manager Marketing, SLCB, mentioned stating, “There is an existing strong cultural bond and cooperation between India and Sri Lanka, which makes Indian travellers feel at home … [Read more...] about Going global: Sri Lanka positions itself as a preferred MICE destination

NEW DELHI: Actor Vicky Kaushal is a doppelgänger of Sri Lanka's skipper Dimuth Karunaratne. Well, at least the ICC thinks so. The Cricket World Cup's official Twitter handle on Tuesday posted two pictures of Karunaratne and Kaushal, and wrote "...How much does Sri Lanka captain #DimuthKarunaratne look like @vickykaushal09". While we are at it...How much does Sri Lanka captain #DimuthKarunaratne look like @vickykaushal09 ? https://t.co/JOW264Iu2x— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) 1562044790000 The post attracted a lot of replies from the fans. While some shared their favourite lookalikes across industries, many were upset with the social media post. "Get your eyes checked from a tailor mate," one Twitter user wrote. @cricketworldcup @vickykaushal09 how about @jbairstow21 and @billburr ?— Deepak Chaturvedi (@chaturvedi_dk) 1562045454000 @cricketworldcup @vickykaushal09 My favourite is @CoulterNile & @RandeepHooda— Gareebon ka Philosopher … [Read more...] about Spot the difference: ICC thinks Vicky Kaushal is a doppelgänger of Sri Lanka captain

Washington: Completion of a "phase one" U.S.-China trade deal could slide into next year, trade experts and people close to the White House said, as Beijing presses for more extensive tariff rollbacks, and the Trump administration counters with heightened demands of its own. An initial trade deal could take as long as five weeks to sign, U.S. President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trade-china/u-s-outlines-phase-1-trade-deal-with-china-suspends-october-tariff-hike-idUSKBN1WQ10Xlast month. Just over five weeks later, a deal is still elusive, and negotiations may be getting more complicated, trade experts and people briefed on the talks told Reuters this week. Asked Wednesday about the status of the China deal, Trump told reporters in Texas "I don't think they're stepping up to the level that I want." Trump and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer recognize that rolling back tariffs for a deal that fails to address … [Read more...] about ‘Phase One’ of US-China Trade Deal May Not be Inked This Year Amid Conflicting Demands

President Donald Trump said Wednesday Beijing so far has not made sufficient concessions in trade talks, making him reluctant to conclude a bargain. "I can tell you this. China would much rather make a trade deal than I would," he told reporters while touring a computer manufacturing facility that produces computers for Apple. "I don't think they're stepping up to the level that I want." Wall Street retreated further from record highs on Wednesday as pessimism mounted among investors about the chances for a deal to bring an end to the lingering trade dispute. Trump on October 11 announced a "phase one" deal resolving important US grievances about Chinese trade and currency practices. But more than a month later, the two sides appear no closer to finalizing the text of any agreement. China has insisted on a rollback of existing tariffs, which Trump said he has not agreed to. American officials want large purchases of US farm exports, which may be unworkable for Beijing. … [Read more...] about China ‘not stepping up’ in trade talks: Donald Trump

NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Wednesday named his elder brother Mahinda Rajapaksa’s as the next prime minister, following the resignation of prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. Wickremesinghe's move clears the way for new the President, elected on Saturday in a landslide, to appoint a replacement of his choice and a new government. Sources told ET from Colombo that if Mahinda Rajapaksa cannot prove his majority on floor of Parliament, an early election will be called in what will be win-win for Rajapaksa brothers. Sources indicated Lanka may try to make PM post powerful. ”It is a win-win situation for the Rajapaksa brothers,” a source said. India will be closely monitoring developments in the neighbouring island nation whose stability is key for its security interests in the Indian Ocean. When Gotabaya was sworn in as Sri Lanka's seventh president on Monday, he said he would form his own government. “I am the executive president of … [Read more...] about Sri Lankan President Gotabaya names elder brother Mahinda as PM