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by Y P Prakash China’s pandemic-battered economy has started firing. However, since several local governments are saddled with trillions of dollar worth of debt and unemployment rate among youth has jumped nearly four times the national level, there is fear President Xi Jinping’s aim to double
By Chani Imbulgoda “We suffer today, because leaders in the past have failed to govern this country properly”. Oh, the predecessor has not done things well, they all have let the place go haywire”. Familiar excuses… When one takes over the leadership be it the country, be it an organisation, or be it a new […]
Saturday 3rd June, 2023 Long lines of vehicles were seen near filling stations yesterday as well, and it may be a couple of days before the situation is brought under control. Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera has threatened tough action against the fuel stations that did not maintain adequate stocks due to speculation […]
[…]The post The Food Crisis In Sri Lanka: Why We Must Act Now! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
By N Sathiya Moorthy How come a ‘poor’ in Asia is also among the ‘miserable’ in the world? But it is possible, as two economic surveys of nations have shown, coming as they do almost simultaneously. A certain Hanke’s Annual Misery Index (HAMI) 2022 has ranked Sri Lanka as the 11th […]
By Harischandra Gunaratna Chairman of the Institute of Hospitality, Dr. Harsha Jayasinghe on Tuesday said the brain drain in the country had not only led to a serious loss of talent but also hampered the industry’s ability to provide high-quality services and meet the demands of national and international visitors. Speaking at the 31st AGM […]
The Central Bank would do everything possible to ensure that all stakeholders in the economy benefited, its Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said, yesterday, addressing an event held by the ILO and Employers’ Federation in Colombo. He said that the Central Bank’s main objectives
Prices for nonferrous metals like copper and zinc have slumped this month despite predictions of shortages just a few weeks ago, on concerns that the shortfalls could turn into surpluses if Chinese demand recovers more slowly than expected. Three-month zinc futures on the London Metals Exchange, an international benchmark, fell to $2,483 per tonne at one point […]
[…]The post Beyond The Myth Of TINA To The IMF: The New Development Bank In The Asian 21st Century appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
Islamabad [Pakistan], April 28 (ANI): Amid a rise in inflation and a shortage of foreign exchange reserves, people in Pakistan have started to face difficulties in performing Haj, Pakistan vernacular media reported. The Haj quota is now available for the first time in Pakistani history, but fewer people are making the pilgrimage. Most Pakistanis are […]
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tourists in 2023 for crisis-hit economy appeared first on Sri Lanka Breaking News and Top Headlines ...
Adventure tourism is playing a key role in helping Sri Lanka rebuild its economy after a turbulent few years for the South Asian nation.The post Sri Lanka looks to adventure travel to attract ‘quality’ tourists and help rebuild economy appeared first on Sri Lanka Breaking News and Top
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.
[…]The post Is The Central Bank On Its Way To Technical Insolvency? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
UNFPA Sri Lanka plans to implement a new project “ENSURE: Ensuring access to life-saving sexual & reproductive health and providing gender-based violence prevention and response services for women, girls and vulnerable groups” with funding from the Government of Japan.The post Japan provides USD 4.6 Million to support Sri Lankan women and girls’ health appeared first on Sri Lanka News -...
Sri Lanka’s sovereign lenders have yet to inform the government how they will engage with the country to restructure its $7.1 billion of debt and whether they will form an official committee or engage in bilateral talks, the central bank governor told Reuters in an interview on Tuesday.The post Sri Lanka central bank chief says sovereign lenders yet to outline debt talks plans appeared first on Sr...
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Sri Lanka’s sovereign lenders have yet to inform the Government how they will engage with the country to restructure its $7.1 billion of debt and whether they will form an official committee or engage in bilateral talks, the Central Bank Governor told Reuters in an interview on Tuesday. The island nation aims to formally engage […]
[…]The post Janatha Aragalaya: The People’s Struggle In Sri Lanka appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
Wednesday 5th April, 2023 There have been substantial reductions in fuel prices, and they will go a long way towards tackling inflation. The economy is said to be showing some signs of recovery, but more trouble is apparently brewing for the hapless Sri Lankans, who are struggling to keep the wolf
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that the agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) would be presented to Parliament for a vote on whether to support it and that following this vote, the key points of the agreement would be enacted into law.The post Once the Parliament approves IMF agreement, the main points will be passed into law – Sri Lanka President appeared...
By N Sathiya Moorthy Like leaders of nations that want to encourage privatisation of existing public sector enterprises, President Ranil Wickremesinghe too has said that the State need not do business. Instead, the job of the government is to provide services such as education and health, and maintain law and order, he said in a […]
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...
[…]The post The Contribution Of The Monetary Policy For Overcoming The Current Economic Crisis Faced In Sri Lanka appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
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BY Rathindra Kuruwita The government’s actions were forcing thousands of health professionals out of the country and it would become impossible to manage the healthcare sector, Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) spokesman, Dr. Chamil Wijesinghe said. “There is already a crippling shortage of medicine, and hundreds of doctors have left the country for economic reasons. I […]
Young entrepreneur Chen Yingbing thought she had settled on a winning business model caring for China’s fast-ageing population. But not long after opening her high-end elderly care centre in the northern city of Tianjin, she encountered a major problem: the coronavirus pandemic. Under China’s hardline zero-Covid rules, elderly care homes were sealed off to prevent […]
In a major breakthrough, Sri Lanka has received a financial assurance letter from the Exim Bank of China and the letter of agreement has been sent to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). President Ranil Wickremesinghe told Parliament that he received the financial assurance letter from the Exim Bank of China last night and he and […]
[…]The post President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Special Statement – Full Text appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.