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Priya Sharma
South Asia editor covering trade, tech, and public policy.
7 published article(s)
India exports its digital public infrastructure model to Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
Unified payments, digital identity, and open APIs are packaged as a turnkey stack for emerging economies.
Priya Sharma · July 3, 2026
Bangladesh garment sector adopts living wage framework after global brand pressure
Factory owners and unions agree on a phased minimum tied to inflation in Dhaka and Chattogram industrial zones.
Priya Sharma · July 3, 2026
Indus Waters Treaty talks resume as Pakistan and India seek mediation after a decade of silence
World Bank officials convene technical working groups on river flow data and dispute resolution.
Priya Sharma · July 2, 2026
Sri Lanka tourism recovery surpasses pre-crisis arrivals as diaspora returns en masse
Colombo hotels report 92 percent occupancy during the April festival season.
Priya Sharma · July 2, 2026
India unveils semiconductor incentive package for Global South investors
Tax breaks and land grants target chip packaging and design firms from Africa and Latin America.
Priya Sharma · June 29, 2026
BRICS expansion explained: who joined and why it matters
A guide to the bloc's new members and what enlargement means for trade and diplomacy.
Priya Sharma · June 29, 2026
South Asia's water treaties need a climate update
Cross-border river agreements written decades ago cannot handle today's droughts and glacial melt.
Priya Sharma · June 28, 2026