Philippines & Sri Lanka
19 shared events · Importance 4 · Last updated Jul 26, 2026
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Domestic
Philippines: The Philippines has been reclassified to an upper-middle-income economy by the World Bank Group, a significant milestone reflecting broad economic expansion and expected to strengthen its credit profile and attract higher-quality investments.
Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka is one of the countries that also moved from lower-middle-income to upper-middle-income status alongside the Philippines.
Jul 01, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Philippines: Migrant workers from the Philippines in Saudi Arabia are expected to benefit from the new contract-based employment framework, gaining more rights and protections.
Sri Lanka: Sri Lankan migrant workers in Saudi Arabia are among those who will see improved working conditions and rights under the new labor reforms.
Oct 18, 2025 · 9 articles
International
Philippines: The Philippines was also upgraded to upper-middle-income status, reflecting its economic progress, and remains a borrower from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka moved to upper-middle-income status and continues to borrow from the International Desalination and Reuse Association.
Jul 01, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Philippines: The Philippines has seen diesel prices rise 57%, driving interest in electric trucks and boosting imports from China.
Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka has seen diesel prices rise 48% since the war started, making e-trucks more attractive and increasing demand for Chinese exports.
Aug 13, 2026 · 12 articles
International
Philippines: The Philippine Senate has opened the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, a politically volatile event amidst her feud with President Bongbong Marcos
Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka experienced deadly clashes in a prison near Colombo, resulting in at least 25 deaths and over 100 injuries, highlighting severe overcrowding in its correctional facilities.
Jul 01, 2026 · 23 articles
Tech
Philippines: One of the countries with long-term ties to XTBG for conservation collaboration.
Sri Lanka: Beneficiary of ecosystem-based solutions to mitigate leopard-tea plantation conflicts.
Aug 05, 2026 · 8 articles
Domestic
Philippines: The Philippines is one of the 10 approved countries from which Kuwait will continue to recruit domestic workers.
Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka is one of the 10 approved countries from which Kuwait will continue to recruit domestic workers.
Jun 08, 2026 · 15 articles
International
Philippines: The Philippines will engage the U.S., emphasizing its strong policy against forced labor.
Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka faces a 10% tariff.
Apr 20, 2026 · 318 articles
Business
Philippines: The Philippines is a key market for the Sustainable Tourism Academy, showing engagement in sustainable tourism education, with its Tourism Undersecretary chairing the ASEAN National Tourism Organizations.
Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka is a key market for the Sustainable Tourism Academy, showing engagement in sustainable tourism education.
Jun 29, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Philippines: Regulatory approval granted for SSi Mantra.
Sri Lanka: Regulatory approval granted for SSi Mantra.
Jun 30, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Philippines: Adopted four-day work week to conserve fuel. Economy affected by higher energy costs.
Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka faced government office closures due to fuel shortages.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 articles
International
Philippines: The Philippines is one of the countries whose seafarers are trapped in the Strait of Hormuz warzone, facing potential shortages of food and water.
Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka provided assistance to Iranian vessels, the IRIS Bushehr and IRIS Lavan, after they were damaged in the conflict.
Mar 17, 2026 · 108 articles
International
Philippines: The Philippines is another GSP+ beneficiary, mentioned for comparison as Pakistan outperformed it in export value.
Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka is another GSP+ beneficiary, mentioned for comparison as Pakistan outperformed it in export value.
Jul 16, 2026 · 9 articles
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