Menaka Jayakody and Alexander Nielsen are in their happy place as they water plants on a plot of land in Shek O, a sleepy seaside village on Hong Kong Island. Growing among mango trees are herbs such as oregano, basil, dill and a robust curry leaf tree along with patches of potatoes, tomatoes, black maize, … Read more
Image for representative purposes only | Photo Credit: Reuters Sri Lanka’s restructuring of $12.55 billion in international bond debt is set to lead to the launch of a series of new, as-yet-untested instruments linked to economic growth and governance. Observers say it is one of the most complex sets of instruments ever arranged in a … Read more
THIS is the moment a daft tourist fell from a train after dangling out of the carriage to get the perfect snap. The young woman was holding onto the railings and leaning back when she was bashed in the head by some tree branches. 4 The tourist can be seen dangling out of the carriage … Read more
SINGAPORE: Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has written to his Sri Lankan counterpart Harini Amarasuriya to congratulate her on her appointment, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said on Thursday (Nov 28). Dr Amarasuriya was reappointed as prime minister on Nov 18 by Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The 54-year-old, who is an academic with a … Read more
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s new leader on Thursday (Nov 21) backed a controversial IMF bailout, marking a U-turn from his election pledge to renegotiate the deal secured by his predecessor. Leftist President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who tightened his grip on power last week after winning a huge majority in the legislature following his own victory in September, … Read more
On the western coastline of the southern tech hub, CMG’s port unit has turned Mawan, a terminal that used to handle break bulk cargo of grains and sandstone, into a showcase that features remote-controlled quay cranes, autonomous-driving container trucks and a digitally managed flow of goods. Operating the quay cranes and rubber-tyred gantry cranes used … Read more
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Sunday apprised External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar that as many as 17 fishermen were arrested and their two boats were also seized by the Sri Lankan Navy and demanded swift measures to secure the release of fishers and their boats. The fishermen, who ventured for fishing … Read more
A British women who is touring around Sri Lanka has been left gobsmacked by a housing estate that resembles the UK. Travelling abroad is a fun experience not just for relaxing, have fun and see tourist spots, but see how people from different parts of the world eat – from their culturual traditions, food, clothing, … Read more
SINGAPORE: President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong have written to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to congratulate him on his election, said Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on Friday (Sep 27). The 55-year-old was sworn into office on Monday, after he won the presidency with 42.3 per cent of the vote in … Read more
Take a bite out of history with our exclusive series on the delicious ingredients, dishes and techniques behind the unique taste of Hong Kong. Having a mother who dares to experiment in the kitchen means home cooking in our family is never dull. Though not a favourite of mine, her saa goeng gai, or sand … Read more
