Trade
India-U.K. trade talks home in on digital trade, investor protection
Pressure mounts for agreement to come soon as elections loom in both countries
Blending mandates distort food markets and can have environmental side effects
Shaking felt across South and Central Asia
Wickremesinghe vows more reforms but experts wary of 'Band-Aid' fixes
Structures allow governments to tap companies, diaspora communities for support
Program expected to improve country's standing in international capital markets
Tough reforms of state enterprises await after Monday decision on $2.9bn package
Supporters and security forces clashed earlier in week amid legal proceedings
Island finds itself short of dollars as it awaits $2.9bn IMF rescue
With backlog of 50m disputes, modernizing rule of law key to attracting more investment
Deposits could power EV boom but also affect environment, Pakistan tensions
Expanded ranks of unemployable youth will not bring prosperity
Sector faces higher costs, pressure for reform as economic worries mount
Beijing eyes opportunity to extend clout over Global South
Bonds jump, rupee soars on prospect of IMF deal signoff
President hints new China letter will seal deal; local elections in focus
As forex reserves dwindle, Islamabad essentially borrows back money it repaid
Cash-strapped South Asian nation awaiting $2.9 billion facility
Jump of 300 basis points was wider than expected as authorities hope for IMF aid
Bold multinationals are seizing best opportunities with official support
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