IMF chief says Sri Lanka stabilised, pledges more help
COLOMBO (AFP) IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva pledged to support Sri Lanka’s economic recovery, praising the cash-strapped nation’s “remarkable turnaround” during onlineContinue Reading
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Sri Lanka signs $2.5b debt deal with Japan
(AFP)-Sri Lanka signed a deal with Japan Friday to restructure $2.5 billion in loans, marking the first agreement with bilateralContinue Reading
Monkey business; Sri Lanka to count crop-raiding nuisance wildlife
(AFP)-Sri Lanka will launch a nationwide census of nuisance wildlife, including monkeys and peacocks, as part of an effort toContinue Reading
Sri Lanka should avoid tax exemptions, focus on passing budget- IMF
COLOMBO, March 4 (Reuters) – Sri Lanka should avoid tax exemptions and focus on passing a national budget that isContinue Reading
Sri Lanka hunts for police chief over deadly raid
COLOMBO- Sri Lankan police were searching for their chief on Sunday (Mar 2) after a court order for his arrest wasContinue Reading
Sri Lankan government expresses concern over extremism in Eastern Province
The Sri Lankan government has expressed concerns over a rise in Islamic extremism in the Eastern Province, particularly in Kalmunai,Continue Reading
IMF’s executive board approves third review of Sri Lanka’s $2.9 billion bailout
COLOMBO (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the third review of Sri Lanka’s $2.9 billion bailout on Friday,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka Reports Massive Tolls In Human-elephant Conflicts
(AFP)-Sri Lanka vowed Thursday to urgently tackle costly clashes between villagers and wild elephants after reporting the deaths of nearlyContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s budget likely to lead to slower fiscal consolidation, says Moody’s
COLOMBO (Reuters/AFP) – Sri Lanka’s budgeted expenditure for 2025 will likely lead to a wider fiscal deficit and slower-than-expected fiscalContinue Reading
Sri Lanka expects economy to grow at 5%, repay all debt, Dissanayake says
Summary COLOMBO, Feb 17 (Reuters) – Sri Lanka will focus on transforming its crisis-hit economy and prepare to resume debtContinue Reading
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