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[…]The post Current State Of Sri Lankan Economy, According To Dhananath Fernando appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Dhananath Fernando – determined to do much for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- RW’s Tax Hike Welcome But Much More To Be Done To Come Out Of The Crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- PAYE Tax; Will There Be A Mass Exodus? (Category: Breaking News)
- SC Judgment, Fiscal Philosophy, & Long-Term Decisions For A Brighter Future (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Management Of A Country Relies Upon True Economic Policies appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Target 2048 – Social Market Economy Ideology Need Be Clarified & Signed Off (Category: Breaking News)
- My View Completes 13 Years: Still Batting & Not-Out Yet (Category: Breaking News)
- Target 2048 – Complex Economy System (Category: Breaking News)
- Without A Code Of Ethics & Principles Of morality, No Meaning In Social Market Economy (Category: Breaking News)
China today assured medium and long-term support for Sri Lanka, during talks between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Chinese Finance Minister Liu Kun. The Chinese Finance Minister reaffirmed China’s commitment to extend comprehensive support for the implementation of a medium-term and long-term program that is mutually beneficial to both parties and aimed at optimizing Sri Lanka’s […]
- Chinese Finance Minister assures extensive commitment to enhance Sri Lanka s credit optimization (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese Finance Minister assures an extensive commitment from China to enhance Sri Lanka’s credi... (Category: Breaking News)
- China committed to enhance Sri Lanka’s credit optimization – Chinese Finance Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Some creditors want to restructure Sri Lanka’s debt without China (Category: Breaking News)
Chinese Finance Minister, Liu Kun, has reaffirmed China’s commitment to extend comprehensive support for the implementation of a medium-term and long-term program that is mutually beneficial to both parties and aimed at optimizing Sri Lanka’s debt.The post Chinese Finance Minister assures an extensive commitment from China to enhance Sri Lanka’s credit optimization appeared first on ONLANKA ...
- China assures commitment towards Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring process (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese reaffirms support for Sri Lanka’s economic recovery (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese Finance Minister assures extensive commitment to enhance Sri Lanka s credit optimization (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Prime Minister meets Chinese President Xi Jinping (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Is Ranil Wickremesinghe Unelectable? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Ranil Vs. AKD: Who Will Blink First? (Category: Breaking News)
- Politics Devoid Of Doctrine Is Empty & Harmful In The Long-Run; Premadasa, RW & MR Are Examples (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF Relief Is Momentary, Blackhole Of A Gulf Between ‘Haves’ & ‘Have-Nots’ Is Widening! (Category: Breaking News)
- Cockiness; What Price? (Category: Breaking News)
Monetary policy transmission to the real economy in Sri Lanka is still incomplete, the governor of the country's central bank, Nandalal Weerasinghe, said at a LSEG FX Community Event on Monday.The post Sri Lanka central bank chief: monetary policy transmission still incomplete appeared
- Sri Lanka central bank to consider a single policy rate mechanism (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka signals pause after four rate cuts as IMF loan awaited (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to introduce new central bank law, inflation target (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Chief says Money printing has drastically reduced in 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Target 2048 – Go For Creative Capital And Not For Mere Human Capital appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Target 2048 – Growth Lab Experiment Should Be Converted From A Mere Wish To Ground Level Reality (Category: Breaking News)
- Reforming Education: Target For Creative Capital & Not For Mere Human Capital (Category: Breaking News)
- Target 2048 – Develop A Knowledge-Based Innovative Economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Target 2048 Requires Sri Lanka To Develop A Viable Creative Capital Base (Category: Breaking News)
As Sri Lanka embarks on debt restructuring negotiations with key lenders in parallel to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) initiatives, it is useful to consider China’s importance as one of Sri Lanka’s top lenders. China has so far not joined the common platform of negotiators on Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring, though it has joined as […]
- Sri Lanka completes debt restructuring talks with Japan (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka has miles to go for IMF debt relief and salvaging the payments crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Some creditors want to restructure Sri Lanka’s debt without China (Category: Breaking News)
- President urges China to change tune on debt (Category: Breaking News)
By Y P Prakash The current state of Sri Lanka evokes memories of India’s experience in the 1990s, although India was able to rectify the situation before it escalated to a critical level akin to a Bastille-like crisis. By 1991, India found itself on the brink of sovereign default. The Gulf War exacerbated the situation […]
- India – Sri Lanka Strengthen Trade and Connectivity with Daily Chennai-Jaffna Flights (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s energy sector at risk: Calls for diversification amidst Chinese investments (Category: Breaking News)
- India’s aerial capabilities undergoing substantial expansion and advancement (Category: Breaking News)
- Breaking Barriers: Sri Lanka’s Ambitious Vision for Regional Energy Integration and Grid Connect... (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Restructuring The Economy: A Stock Take appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- IMF, ATA & RW’s Consolidation (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF Economics & 13A Politics: Recipe For Unrest (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP & Its Critics (Category: Breaking News)
- Economic Stability With SOE Reforms Need System Change (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressed the United National Party (UNP) May Day celebrations held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo yesterday (May 01) through video technology.The post Sri Lanka President says Let 2048 be the year of development for Sri Lanka appeared first on Sri Lanka Breaking News and Top Headlines - ONLANKA News.
- Government’s objective is to develop Sri Lanka as a thriving nation by 2048 (Category: Breaking News)
- Let us collectively join hands to make 2048 the year of development in Sri Lanka – President (Category: Breaking News)
- President to intensify focus on national unity, youth aspirations (Category: Breaking News)
- Elections will be held in accordance with the Constitution, Presidential poll in 2024 – President (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post IMF Forecasts & Systemic Crisis appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Restructuring The Economy: A Stock Take (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF, ATA & RW’s Consolidation (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF’s Concern On Corruption (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF’s Prescription: Panacea Or Palliative? (Category: Breaking News)
By Prof. Nalin Abeysekera Sri Lankans are celebrating the traditional New Year, and we can see that despite many obstacles people wanted to move back to their normal lives. The country has suffered three different blows––the Easter Sunday attack, Covid-19, and the economic crisis. They have caused many hardships for the general public. There has […]
- No second chance for Sri Lanka, says CB Governor (Category: Breaking News)
- US Embassy video chronicles 75 years of people, partnership and progress through USAID (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil can steer country out of crisis – EPDP (Category: Breaking News)
- Milinda blames halfhearted economic reforms over the years for current crisis (Category: Breaking News)
IMF assistance should be considered a temporary solution and must be supplemented with the implementation of sound and sustainable policies. Moreover, all political parties need to take a moderate and sensible approach that will ensure a long term recovery, the Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) said in a press release. The release: ‘The Chamber […]
- Call for urgent tax reform and state sector restructuring (Category: Breaking News)
- ADB: Political stability essential amidst controversy over LG polls and 13A (Category: Breaking News)
- Idac Chief Rohitha Silva new Chairman of COYLE (Category: Business)
- WCIC Awards to recognise and honour exceptional women entrepreneurs across Sri Lanka and SAARC r... (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Janatha Aragalaya: The People’s Struggle In Sri Lanka appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Exit Of The Old Guard & The Arrival Of The New (Category: Breaking News)
- Modi-Wickremesinghe Tamil Drama (Category: Breaking News)
- Diaspora Tamils & 13A (Category: Breaking News)
- 40 Years After The Anti-Tamil Pogrom Of July 1983: Root Causes Remain Unaddressed (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post IMF Bailout: Why This Concern About Good Governance, Anti-Corruption Laws & An Independent Central Bank? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- IMF Bailout Conditions Plus New Central Bank Act Will Close Doors To Modern Monetary Theory (Category: Breaking News)
- Good Governance & Economic Development (Category: Breaking News)
- Good Governance & Economic Development – Part III (Category: Breaking News)
- Good Governance & Economic Development – Part II (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that it is crucial for students in the country to have comprehensive knowledge of modern technology and continually update themselves with the latest advancements to prepare for the future.The post Students should be equipped with modern technology to take over the country by 2048 appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA New...
- Students should be equipped with modern technology to take over the country by 2048 – President (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President says No one will be allowed to directly or indirectly disrupt education system (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President says Let 2048 be the year of development for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President Ranil delivers Government’s policy statement in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post IMF Bailout Conditions Plus New Central Bank Act Will Close Doors To Modern Monetary Theory appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- SC Judgment, Fiscal Philosophy, & Long-Term Decisions For A Brighter Future (Category: Breaking News)
- Child’s Guide To Ranilnomics: Actual Tax Payment Is Not What One Pays Today (Category: Breaking News)
- Child’s Guide To Currency Board Systems: Steve Hanke’s Crusade For Currency Boards (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil’s Biggest Woe: What To Do When Fiscal & Monetary Policies Have Failed & Are Still Falling? (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe has announced that a foundation is presently being established to advance Sri Lanka’s economy to a global level over the next five years by implementing green economic policies.The post Sri Lanka President emphasizes the need for an urgent transition to a green economy appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Government committed to building a digitized modern Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President focuses on green hydrogen projects, water management systems and renewable e... (Category: Breaking News)
- Ronnie de Mel passes away (Category: Breaking News)
- Continue engaging with Sri Lanka’s official bilateral, private sector creditors – World Bank Chi... (Category: Breaking News)
Hatch has joined forces with Draper Startup House to unveil Colombo’s first-ever co-living space. The space marks the first phase of Hatch’s strategic partnership with Draper Startup House, and was officially opened by Silicon Valley billionaire investor Tim Draper during his recent visit to Sri Lanka. Through this initiative, Hatch serves to encourage digital nomad […]
- Hatch Enters Partnership with Draper Startup House to Strengthen Sri Lanka’s Position as a Start... (Category: Breaking News)
- Hatch Opens Applications for AccelerateHer 2.0: An Accelerator Program for Budding Female Entrep... (Category: Breaking News)
- Hatch fund secures investment from Mountain Lion Ventures (Category: Breaking News)
- Hatch and Sarvodaya launch “GoviLab” AgriTech Accelerator as part of National Agriculture Transf... (Category: Breaking News)
By C. A. Chandraprema We now live in a digital world dominated by the social media, where information or disinformation coming through our mobile phones has more to do with forming public opinion than the plainly visible and palpable reality and well-established facts and data. Sri Lanka recently marked the 75th Anniversary of its Independence in […]
- Stop intimidating judiciary,end undermining democracy,hold elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Rulers have reduced SL to nation of beggars – Cardinal (Category: Breaking News)
- Rulers have reduced SL to nation of beggars – Cardinal (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez vows to reform loss-making state enterprises, implement new tax regime (Category: Breaking News)
By Rathindra Kuruwita There would be social and economic consequences of the decision to downsize the military as the rural economy in Sri Lanka had been in a state of crisis and stagnation long before the present economic crisis, Associate Professor of the London School of Economics and Political
- Multi-sector combined mechanism launched to ensure food security and nutrition (Category: Breaking News)
- We should go beyond the traditional systems to earn more foreign income  PM (Category: Breaking News)
- Army to be trimmed to 135,000 personnel by 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Abdul Kalam proposes PURA concept for Lanka's rural development (Category: Breaking News)
By Ifham Nizam Sustainable food security is not an easy target to achieve in a country like Sri Lanka, where primary production has been given the priority, Professor Buddhi Marambe of the Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya said. Speaking to The Island Financial Review Marambe stressed that concerted efforts are […]
- FAO/WFP mission wants govt. to strengthen Yala/Maha production with required fertiliser (Category: Breaking News)
- Education, culture and health of our rural population compromised (Category: Breaking News)
- Plantation sector and economy (Category: Breaking News)
- The Vision Splendid of D S Senanayake (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Ranil’s Arrogance Will Destroy Him For Good appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Calm Before The Storm! Aragalaya -’22 Has Rested Enough!!! (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil Vs. AKD: Who Will Blink First? (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF Relief Is Momentary, Blackhole Of A Gulf Between ‘Haves’ & ‘Have-Nots’ Is Widening! (Category: Breaking News)
- What Is To Be Done? – Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
At a time when enhancing profitability of public enterprises is an urgent need to boost the national economy of Sri Lanka, the revival and turnaround of Gal Oya Plantations (formerly known as Hingurana Sugar factory) by LOLC is an embodiment of how the nation’s assets can be enhanced
- LOLC’s commitment to renewable energy recognised (Category: Business)
- India sends off fifth railbus from Gal Oya to Trincomalee in Eastern Province of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Reducing Trade Deficit (Category: Breaking News)
- Treasury Bill rate hikes notably as investors switch to govt. securities (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Unmasking The Likes Of Cabraals; A National Imperative! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Can Sri Lanka Come Out Of Its ‘Deer In The Headlights’ Mindset? (Category: Breaking News)
- With Impunity Remaining Normalised, What Hope For Sri Lanka? (Category: Breaking News)
- Lack of Common Sense Of A Time-Expired President (Category: Breaking News)
- What Is To Be Done? – Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Continuing Corruption: Begging IMF: Increasing Taxes appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Failed Economy: Bribery & Corruption To Maintain Power (Category: Breaking News)
- Corruption & Lack Of Common-Sense; Presidential Brutalities (Category: Breaking News)
- Government-Sponsored Terrorism In Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Downward Spiralling Economy: Increased Govt Spending & Reduced Revenue (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Go Set A Watchman appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Qualified Candidates Essential For System Change (Category: Breaking News)
- Chasing The Mirage Of National Reconciliation (Category: Breaking News)
- What Is To Be Done? – Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
- Musings On A New Constitution (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Ranil’s Debt Driven Growth Strategy appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Futility Of “Ranilnomics” Without Systemic Change (Category: Breaking News)
- Glocalization Without Financialization (Category: Breaking News)
- Systemic Drain (Category: Breaking News)
- RW’s National Policy & National Council (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is caught in a geopolitical cold war between China and India, analysts say
- Sri Lanka to reach ECTA deal with India and FTA with China (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to revive FTA talks with India, China and Thailand (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka: Indian push to finalise trade agreement sparks protests in Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka: Indian push to finalise trade agreement sparks protests in Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
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