IMF says any loan to Sri Lanka requires debt sustainability; are at an early stage
WASHINGTON- The International Monetary Fund said discussions with Sri Lanka on a potential IMF loan program are at an earlyContinue Reading
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WATCH -Sri Lanka’s opposition leader Sajith Premadasa talks to CNBC on the country’s political and economic crisis.
Sri Lanka’s opposition leader Sajith Premadasa talks to CNBC’s Sri Jegarajah on the country’s political and economic crisis.
Exclusive-Crisis-hit Sri Lanka, India revive talks to link electric grids
COLOMBO (Reuters) – India and Sri Lanka have resumed talks on linking their electricity grids, officials told Reuters on Tuesday,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka says IMF to consider request for rapid aid
COLOMBO (Reuters) -The International Monetary Fund will consider providing quick financial assistance to debt-burdened Sri Lanka following representations by India,Continue Reading
WATCH- Sri Lankan PM says president’s powers will be reduced
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s prime minister said Tuesday the constitution will be changed to clip presidential powersContinue Reading
World Bank planning new $170 billion crisis fund to help the poorest nations being buffeted by multiple crises: President
The World Bank is seeking to create a $170 billion emergency fund to help the poorest nations being buffeted byContinue Reading
Watch: Sri Lanka’s President Says Ready to Review Executive Powers, admits two mistakes
(Bloomberg) — After weeks of defiance Sri Lanka’s President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said he’s open to changes in the nation’s constitutionContinue Reading
Explainer-Sri Lanka’s reluctance to tap IMF helped push it into an economic abyss
COLOMBO (Reuters) – Sri Lanka’s worst economic crisis has triggered an unprecedented wave of spontaneous protests as the island nationContinue Reading
Analysis: Sri Lanka bondholders brace for big losses in debt restructuring
Summary Analysts calculate haircut of at least 20% needed Citi: debt service halt covers around 50% of public debt S&P,Continue Reading
Sri Lankan protesters demand justice for 2019 Easter attacks
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lankans protesting for days near the president’s office criticized a lack of progress inContinue Reading
