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    China Sets Ambitious 725 Million Tonne Grain Target by 2030 to Fortify Food Security

    China has placed food security at the centre of its national strategy, setting a binding target to raise annual grain production capacity to 725 million metric tonnes by 2030.
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    Panama Canal Slashes Daily Ship Transits as El Niño Drought Tightens Grip

    For global trade, the message is clear: the shortest route between the Atlantic and Pacific is no longer a reliable constant.
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    Nepal Seeks Grants for $4-5 Billion Flood Recovery as Soft Loans Loom Large

    The coming weeks will be critical. Once the PDNA is complete, the government intends to convene donors and present a clear financing strategy.
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    World Bank Backs Sri Lanka Tourism Push with $200 Million Loan and National Strategy

    The coming months will see intensive stakeholder engagement, infrastructure planning and institutional strengthening.
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    Accountability

    Nepal’s Deadly Glacier Floods: A Climate Wake-Up Call as Death Toll Tops 1,000

    In a heating world, communities on the climate frontline cannot be left waiting years for the resources they need to survive.
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    UN Warns World Will Breach 1.5°C Climate Limit Within Years, Urges Path to Limit and Reverse Overshoot

    Every fraction of a degree and every year avoided above 1.5°C matters for lives, ecosystems, economies and the feasibility of recovery.
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    Sri Lanka Economy Nears Pre-Crisis Levels, Says Central Bank Governor

    As of mid-2026, the recovery continues to gather momentum, with growth projected in the 4-5 per cent range amid ongoing policy vigilance.
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    Accountability

    Bhutan’s Long-Deferred Mines and Minerals Bill Set for Parliamentary Return this Winter

    If enacted, the Mines and Minerals Management Bill 2026 would mark the most significant overhaul of Bhutan’s mineral governance in three decades.
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    By documenting distinct national patterns while highlighting shared vulnerabilities, the assessment provides a common analytical foundation for policymakers, investigators and health authorities.
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    Sri Lanka Can Unlock Export Growth Through High-Value Agribusiness, Says Think Tank Study

    By addressing tariff distortions, policy unpredictability and underinvestment in knowledge and infrastructure, the country can better convert its agricultural strengths into higher export earnings, more productive jobs and broader economic gains.
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    Sri Lanka Can Unlock Export Growth Through High-Value Agribusiness, Says Think Tank Study

    By addressing tariff distortions, policy unpredictability and underinvestment in knowledge and infrastructure, the country can better convert its agricultural strengths into higher export earnings, more productive jobs and broader economic gains.
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