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Cabinet Spokesman and Transport, Highways and Mass Media Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardhana yesterday (January 02) said that legal action should be taken against traders who raise prices on consumer items arbitrarily.The post VAT has not been charged on consumer goods – Minister appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
State Minister for Finance, Shehan Semasinghe, emphasized that the sustained single-digit inflation has significantly contributed to fostering business confidence within the country.The post Sri Lanka Government targets an increase in state revenue to 15% of GDP by 2026 appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
During a press conference at the Presidential Media Centre (PMC) themed ‘Collective Path to a Stable Country,’ held today (01) the State Minister for Finance, Shehan Semasinghe disclosed that state revenue accounted for 11.2% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2023, with projections indicating an anticipated increase to 15% by the year 2026. Providing […]
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandala Weerasinghe has emphasized the importance of the continuity of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).The post Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor says IMF agreement must be continued under any Government
Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nandala Weerasinghe has emphasised the importance of the continuity of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has cautioned the Wickremesinghe-Rajapaksa government against counting loans received from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB) as external buffers as they have to be paid back.The post Samagi Jana Balawegaya warns
Sri Lanka said on Wednesday it expects its foreign exchange reserves to rise above $4 billion this month, their highest level since the island nation plunged last year into its worst economic crisis since independence in 1948.The post Sri Lanka sees forex reserves exceeding $4 billion after fresh funding appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe has urged all political leaders to exhibit responsibility in their approach to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program.The post Sri Lanka President calls for proposals from opponents of IMF program to rescue country from financial crisis appeared
The second review of Sri Lanka's $2.9 billion bailout with the IMF could be completed in the first half of 2024, provided it manages to meet debt restructuring and revenue targets set under the programme, an official said on Wednesday.The post Sri Lanka’s second review of $2.9 billion IMF bailout possible in first half of 2024 – official appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Bre...
Sri Lanka has been told to sign a Memoranda of Understanding with its official creditors on debt treatment. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said that Sri Lanka has reached important milestones in putting debt on the path towards sustainability. Peter Breuer, IMF Senior Mission Chief for Sri
In a special statement to Parliament today (13), President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the critical role of the government’s program, backed by assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and debt restructuring, in rebuilding the collapsed Sri Lankan economy. The President warned
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said its executive board cleared the first review of Sri Lanka's about $3 billion bailout on Tuesday, providing about $337 million in funds to help tackle the fallout from the country's worst financial crisis in decades.The post IMF board approves first review
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the disbursement of approximately US$ 337 million to Sri Lanka as part of a bailout package. The IMF said the Executive Board completed the first review under the 48-month Extended Fund Facility with Sri Lanka, providing
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Sri Lanka will get about $600 million, on a staggered basis, from the Asian Development Bank after the International Monetary Fund releases the second tranche of a $2.9 billion bailout for the crisis-hit country, an official said on Tuesday.The post Sri Lanka to receive about $600 million ADB
Sri Lanka will get about $600 million, on a staggered basis, from the Asian Development Bank after the International Monetary Fund releases the second tranche of a $2.9 billion bailout for the crisis-hit country, an official said on Tuesday.
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Sri Lanka's in-principle pact with creditor nations to restructure its debt prepares the way for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to consider clearing the first review of a bailout next month, the global lender said on Thursday.The post IMF says Sri Lanka debt deal could help board
Official creditors and Sri Lanka have agreed, in principle, on restructuring the country’s debt. The Paris Club said that following the launch event in April 2023, 17 countries formally formed, on May 9, an Official Creditor Committee (OCC) co-chaired by India, Japan and France (as chair of the Paris Club) to respond to the Sri […]
A group of Sri Lanka's creditor nations are likely to reach an agreement on debt relief and an extension of repayment deadlines for the South Asian nation, Japan's Jiji News reported on Wednesday, without naming a source or giving any details.The post Creditor nations likely to agree on Sri Lanka debt restructuring – report appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top S...
Sri Lanka’s central bank signaled it will pause after cutting interest rates for a fourth time this year as the economy gradually recovers from its unprecedented crisis and inflation bottoms out.The post Sri Lanka signals pause after four rate cuts as IMF loan awaited appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe has revealed that the second tranche of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) offered by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is expected to be received in December.
The agreement reached between Sri Lanka and the Export-Import Bank of China (Exim Bank) is a positive step forward in the island nation s debt restructuring process, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) says.
Rs. 10 billion allocated for potential future elections in Sri Lanka, State Minister for Plantations, Enterprise Reforms and Finance, Ranjith Siyambalapitiya announced.The post Sri Lanka allocated Rs. 10 billion for potential future elections appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Sri Lanka's consumer price inflation rose to 1% in October year-on-year from 0.8% in September, the statistics department said on Tuesday.The post Sri Lankan inflation rises to 1% in October appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
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Sri Lanka Government's revenue in the first eight months saw a robust 43.5 percent increase.The post Sri Lanka Government revenue surges by 43.5%, yet expanding budget deficit spurs VAT hike appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
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Sri Lanka expects to receive the second installment of the loan provided under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in December, 2023.The post Sri Lanka expects second tranche of IMF loan in December appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News
By Shamindra Ferdinando One-rime Secretary of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry to Investigate and Inquire into Serious Acts of Fraud, Corruption and Abuse of Power, State Resources and Privileges (PRECIFAC) Lacille de Silva yesterday (17) said that leaders of political parties represented in Parliament should set up a committee to study the landmark Supreme Court […]