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57 results for Sri Lanka

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Paradise found

13 September 2018

Decades of uncertainty have kept this tropical island off travel itineraries. But its beguiling mix of colonial architecture, lush landscapes and a budding culinary scene have cemented its destiny as a destination on the…

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Port of call

17 March 2011

Hambantota is about to hit the big time thanks to Chinese money and dynastic might. But not everyone is set to benefit.

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The jungle look

17 February 2011

A Belgian couple living on Sri Lanka’s southern coast commissioned Japanese architect Tadao Ando to build them a weekend retreat. The concrete edifice he designed is a picture-perfect set-up for the artist and her husband…

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Expo 65 – Part 02: Colombo

20 June 2013

It’s not even five years since the end of Sri Lanka’s civil war but in that time its capital has undergone an incredible transformation. There’s still plenty to do but the burgeoning arts scene and the restless optimism of…

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The opener

13 March 2017

We touch down in Sri Lanka, keep an ear out in Switzerland and bring good news from San Francisco in our monthly round-up of global viewpoints.

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My last meal: Cecil Balmond

16 April 2015

Acclaimed engineer, architect and writer Cecil Balmond discusses his love of food, his mother’s cooking and why one last meal would never satisfy.

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Asia Briefing

15 April 2010

We look at the motorcade of South Korean president Lee Myung-bak, the looming elections in the Philippines and Sri Lanka's "First Family".

Radio

The Globalist, episode 133

2 May 2012

China’s new GPS service, we look at India’s relationship with Sri Lanka, and check out the business news in Stockholm.

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Business briefing

18 February 2016

A new Asian-oriented airport in Queensland and efforts to wean Sri Lanka off costly dairy imports.

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Asia briefing

19 March 2015

The new air route that links Sri Lanka to China and the Japanese scheme set to make a big return from rubbish.

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Monocle travel guide

19 April 2012

This issue’s round up includes a concept store in Minneapolis, a canalside guesthouse in Amsterdam, a gourmet burger joint in Paris and a sweet shop in Athens. For Flights of Fancy we travel Sri Lanka by seaplane.

Radio

Midori House, episode 272

13 November 2012

After a leaked UN report we hear from journalist Frances Harrison on Sri Lanka and find out why Berlin’s Brandenberg Airport may be further delayed.

Radio

The Monocle Weekly, episode 174

4 November 2012

Former UK ambassador to Afghanistan Sherard Cowper-Coles, journalist Frances Harrison discusses Sri Lanka, and Kristiane Backer on her journey from MTV host to finding religion.

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Defence briefing

20 September 2018

Has Iran found a way to circumvent sanctions when it comes to fighter jets? Plus, New Zealand’s pilots get a boost, the UK’s arms exports are taking off and Sri Lanka is becoming a focal point for defence in Asia.

Radio

The Globalist - Friday 13 March

13 March 2015

We discuss Narendra Modi’s visit to Sri Lanka, hear the latest on the murder of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, meet the managing director of Maison et Objet and get the latest business news from Prague.

Radio

The Globalist - Friday 30 January

30 January 2015

We hear the latest on the Isis hostage crisis, discuss human rights in Sri Lanka, analyse the future of Pegida, get the business news from Jakarta and review the morning newspapers.

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