Sri Lanka President Dissanayake Urge Maldives Investors to Consider Trade and Tourism
Sri Lanka-Maldives Business Forum was held on 30 July 2025 at the JEN Maldives Malé hotel in Malé, Maldives. Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake addressed the event, urging Maldives investors to consider opportunities in Sri Lanka’s tourism, trade, and ICT sectors.
Nepal to Export Additional 200 MW of Electricity to India
The Government of India approved the purchase of an additional 200 MW of electricity from Nepal, effective 11 August to 31 October 2025. This raises Nepal’s total export capacity to India to 1,010.9 MW. Nepal’s overall export capacity now stands at around 1,051 MW, including its 40 MW export to Bangladesh,
Asian Economic Integration Report 2025
This report looks at how subregions have grown more integrated through such initiatives as the SASEC and CAREC programs. As of June 2024, SASEC projects have totaled $20.8 billion in worth, including $12.8 billion funded by ADB; while 155 technical assistance projects have supported project preparation, strategic planning, and capacity building.
Fully Commissioned: Punatsangchhu-II Hydropower Project
The sixth and final unit of the Punatsangchhu-II Hydropower Project was successfully synchronized with Bhutan’s national grid on 27 August 2025, bringing the 1,020 MW project to full operational capacity. As one of the largest and most significant joint hydropower ventures between Bhutan and India, the project stands as a testament to the strong partnership between Bhutan and India in renewable energy development.
Bangladesh-Bhutan Preferential Trade Agreement to Undergo Review
Bangladesh and Bhutan delegations agreed to undertake a comprehensive review of the progress and impact of their preferential trade agreement to examine tariff reductions, non-tariff barriers, and trade facilitation measures with a view to further strengthening bilateral trade. Bangladesh’s first PTA with Bhutan has already doubled bilateral trade to $22.1 million in FY 2022-23, with exports from Bangladesh reaching $14.3 million in FY25.
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