Cambodia is exploring options to expedite preliminary studies on key public railway infrastructure projects, especially converting the Northern Railway Line into a high-speed one. This railway line links to Thailand.

If inflation rises above 50 per cent, it will have to face a hyperinflationary situation. Sri Lanka is currently facing preliminary stages of hyperinflation, similarly to those obtained in Zimbabwe and Indonesia, Professor of Economics, University of Colombo, Sirimal Abeyratne said.