International relations
Sri Lanka to scrap Japan-funded infrastructure projects
Some see pivot toward Beijing, even though Chinese loans are more expensive
Some see pivot toward Beijing, even though Chinese loans are more expensive
Sri Lanka and Maldives seek bailouts as Asian giants dangle dollars to gain edge
Relations with US-led multilateral lender strained by past misadventures
China-leaning Mahinda Rajapaksa seeks political gains with Modi-style policy
New president keeps 'Quad' at arms length and cozies up to China
India and Pakistan's poor disease management will cost them dearly
Some 900,000 stranded workers to test health care systems and economies
Aid initiative to fill pandemic leadership failings of China and the US
Despite $4.8bn due this year, Rajapaksa reportedly agrees $1bn in new loans
Coronavirus threatens South Asia's vital tourism industry
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