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Tariff Tensions and the New Trade Battlefield for Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s export economy is once again walking a tightrope as rising global protectionism redefines the rules of international trade. At the heart of...

Central Bank Holds Rates Steady as Sri Lanka Navigates a Fragile Recovery

Frontpage Journal | Economic Updates The Central Bank of Sri Lanka, in its latest monetary policy review issued on July 23, 2025, has decided to...

Is Sri Lanka’s Monetary Pause a Strategic Signal or Missed Opportunity

Frontpage Journal | Economic Updates The decision by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) to maintain its key policy rates in July 2025 has...

Southeast Asia’s E-Commerce Market Surges Amid Digital Transformation

Southeast Asia’s e-commerce sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by rising internet penetration, expanding middle-class populations, and increasing adoption of mobile technology. The region...

Debt Restructuring Showdown ; Can Sri Lanka Balance China, India, and Global Creditors?

Sri Lanka's debt restructuring process has become a high-stakes geopolitical chess game, with the island nation caught between competing demands from bilateral lenders like...

The New Central Bank Act ; Who Really Controls Sri Lanka’s Money?

Sri Lanka's newly amended Central Bank Act has sparked heated debates across the country's economic and political circles. On paper, the legislation promises to...

Japan Accelerates Green Innovation to Meet Carbon Neutrality Goals

Japan is intensifying efforts to transition towards a sustainable economy by investing heavily in green technologies and clean energy solutions. The government and private...
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Nuclear Energy Back on the Table? ADB Reconsiders Its Long standing Ban Amid Shifting Global Climate Strategy

By Frontpage Journal | Business & Energy In a quiet but potentially transformative shift, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is considering whether to revise its...

South Korea Strengthens Semiconductor Industry Amid Global Tech Competition

South Korea continues to reinforce its position as a global leader in the semiconductor industry, an essential sector driving modern technology and economic growth....

Potential Iran-Israel Conflict – Global Implications and Regional Risks

Tensions between Iran and Israel have long been a focal point of instability in the Middle East. Escalation into open conflict between these two...

Iran-Israel Conflict – Understanding the Global Stakes and Regional Fallout

The longstanding hostility between Iran and Israel has escalated into one of the most precarious flashpoints in the Middle East. While the prospect of...

ASEAN Trade Agreements Boost Regional Economic Integration and Growth

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) continues to advance its trade agenda, strengthening economic integration among member states and enhancing the region’s position...