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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 clear first bailout review appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka’s second review of $2.9 billion IMF bailout possible in first half of 2024 – official (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF Team to conduct second review of Sri Lanka’s EFF program in March 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF board approves first review of Sri Lanka’s nearly $3 billion bailout (Category: Breaking News)
- There is “strong expectation” of Sri Lanka commercial creditor deal: IMF (Category: Breaking News)
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 creditors hold 1st meeting, with China as observer (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan urges early signing of debt MoU between Sri Lanka and creditors (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan says no pact yet with Sri Lanka on debt restructure talks (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s debt repayments to be suspended until 2028 – NikkeiAsia Reports (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka needs $100 billion to become a net zero emitter by 2040, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Tuesday, as the island also attempts to build climate change resilience while navigating its worst financial crisis in decades.The post Sri Lanka needs $100 billion to become net zero emitter
- Sri Lanka needs $100 billion to become net zero emitter by 2040, president says (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. allocates 600 acres for proposed International Climate Change University (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Commits to Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2040 While Pursuing Economic Goals (Category: Breaking News)
- President Calls for Unified Environment, Climate Change Law at Sri Lanka Climate Summit (Category: Breaking News)
SLPP leader Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday (28) hit back at critics, claiming that a robust economy had been built under his presidency. He said the UNP-SLFP government which ruled the country during the 2015-2019 period should be held responsible for the current economic crisis. The following is the text of a statement, titled ‘the origins of […]
- Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council perturbed by rescinding of Gazette No. 2014/10 of Oct. 2017 (Category: Breaking News)
- The Origins Of Sri Lanka’s Economic Crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Ceylon Chamber identifies opportunities in Brazil during FIFA 2014 and Olympics 2016 (Category: Business)
- Expo 2014 coming next (Category: Business)
Sri Lanka needs $100 billion to become a net zero emitter by 2040, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Tuesday, as the island also attempts to build climate change resilience while navigating its worst financial crisis in decades.
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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.
- Sri Lanka’s key inflation rate rises to 1.5% in October (Category: Breaking News)
- CCPI based inflation drops to 66% in October (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s inflation slows down to 70.6% in October 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s inflation climbed to 60.8% in July – CCPI (Category: Breaking News)
financial crisis in decades. “The agreement on the […]
- Cabinet approves proposed FTA with Thailand (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to sign deal with Maldives on criminal matters (Category: Breaking News)
- India, Oman to sign pact on digital finance & payments (Category: Breaking News)
- Proposed 22nd Amendment gazetted (Category: Breaking News)
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- Pyromaniacs On The March (Category: Breaking News)
- The Smell Of Terror (Category: Breaking News)
- Shades Of An Undead Past (Category: Breaking News)
- Conspiracy There Was, In Enthroning Gota; Not In Dethroning Him! (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's government projected a lower-than-anticipated budget deficit for 2024 on Monday on the back of a significant jump in revenues which are crucial to keep its bailout programme from the International Monetary Fund afloat.The post Sri Lanka’s 2024 budget sets ambitious revenue, deficit targets appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka balances polls and crisis recovery in 2024 budget deliberations (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka plans new budget 2022, original targets cannot be achieved: PM (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s president to cut spending in interim budget (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s 2023 budget aims to put crisis-hit economy back on track (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is likely to raise taxes and curb spending in its annual budget to meet the International Monetary Fund’s conditions and maintain a $3 billion bailout, but elections next year might see the government delay some reforms.The post Sri Lanka to use budget to meet some IMF pledges as polls near appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- IMF eyes creditor assurances as it prepares Sri Lanka visit (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring: China expected to inform its support to IMF today (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF expects Sri Lanka to finalize deals with creditors soon (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF Executive Board considers Sri Lanka’s loan facility for approval today (March 20) (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe will seek to boost tax revenue and rationalise spending in the government’s second full-year budget on Monday, targeting a return to growth for the crisis-hit economy while keeping an eye on elections.The post Sri Lanka balances polls and crisis recovery in 2024 budget deliberations appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka’s 2024 budget sets ambitious revenue, deficit targets (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka budget to seek recovery for crisis-hit economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to receive about $600 million ADB funding post-IMF approval – official (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s 2023 budget aims to put crisis-hit economy back on track (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka and Argentina remain very vulnerable amid a worsening in global financial conditions while China has suffered a sharp deterioration in financial resilience since pre-COVID times, a think-tank study found on Wednesday.The post Sri Lanka, Argentina top list of most vulnerable economies -study appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- India has been greatly sensitive to the needs of Sri Lanka – Modi (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka, Argentina top list of most vulnerable economies  study (Category: Breaking News)
- Nomura warns seven emerging economies including Sri Lanka face currency crisis danger (Category: Breaking News)
- A citizen’s rule should be established in the country – NPP (Category: Breaking News)
By Shamindra Ferdinando Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, PC, has said the Foreign Exchange Act No 12 of 2017, enacted during the Yahapalana administration was meant to facilitate the operations of those who exploited the system for their benefit. The new Act had repealed the Exchange Control Act of 1953, Dr. Rajapakshe said, adding that the Yahapalana move […]
- SLPP rebels propose amendments to 2017 Foreign Exchange Act to overcome financial crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Little headway in cleaning mess (Category: Breaking News)
- Justice Minister alleges NARA causes massive revenue losses, opposes remedial measures (Category: Breaking News)
- Proper procedure to be introduced to burn 3,000kg of seized narcotics (Category: Breaking News)
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