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Senior Mission Chief of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for Sri Lanka Peter Breuer and other IMF officials met with Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera on Wednesday (17 Jan.).
At a discussion at the World Economic Forum (WEF) stakeholder dialogue titled ‘Pulling back from the brink,’ held in Kurpark Village, Aspen, President Ranil Wickremesinghe outlined short-term strategies aimed at revitalizing Sri Lanka’s economy. Emphasizing tourism promotion, agricultural modernization and a focus on renewable energy, the President expressed the country’s eagerness to attract new ...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended the economic reform endeavors pursued by Sri Lanka. The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva met President Ranil Wickremesinghe on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland
Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva commended the economic reform endeavors pursued by Sri Lanka during a meeting with President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
[…]The post The Eyewash Of Doctors’ Salary Increased By 35000 Rupees appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
By M. Rodwan Abouharb Associate Professor in International Relations, UCL and Bernhard Reinsberg Reader in Politics, University of Glasgow Sri Lanka received a bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in March amid soaring inflation, debt and a sovereign default. In exchange for US$3
Jio Platforms, the telecom arm of Reliance Industries, has expressed interest in buying a stake in Sri Lanka Telecom PLC, the state-owned telecommunication company.The post Mukesh Ambani is taking his telecom playbook to Sri Lanka appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is projected to impact nearly 40% of global jobs, with advanced economies expected to bear a greater share of the consequences compared to emerging markets and low-income countries, according to an analysis by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reported by Bloomberg.
[…]The post Sri Lanka Supports US War-Mongers Against Houthis appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
During a meeting between President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sri Lankan authorities and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday (11), the IMF congratulated the country on completing the first review under its program. The IMF highlighted the positive start of the program, recognizing
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) applauds Sri Lanka on significant progress in implementing economic reforms.The post IMF applauds Sri Lanka’s significant progress in economic reforms appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
During a meeting between President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sri Lankan authorities and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday (11), the IMF congratulated the country on completing the first review under its program.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised Sri Lanka for successfully completing the first review under its program.
The International Monetary Fund s board has approved a roughly $700 million loan for Pakistan under a $3 billion bailout, the fund and the finance ministry said on Thursday.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) wants Sri Lanka to conclude the negotiations with external commercial creditors and implement agreements with official creditors. Julie Kozack, Director of Communications at the IMF noted that the Executive Board approved the first review of the program
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team has arrived in Sri Lanka and will engage in discussions for a period of one week from January 11 to January 19, 2023.The post IMF team arrives in Sri Lanka to evaluate economic reforms appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top
A group of officials from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have arrived in Sri Lanka and will engage in discussions for a period of one week, State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe said.
Sri Lanka's central bank is considering moving towards a single policy rate mechanism to ensure better signaling of its monetary policy stance, Governor P. Nandalal Weerasinghe said on Wednesday.The post Sri Lanka central bank to consider a single policy rate mechanism appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Japan restated the importance for early completion of signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Sri Lanka and creditor nations on debt restructuring, after an agreement was reached in principle late last year.The post Japan urges early signing of debt MoU between Sri Lanka and creditors appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
ECONOMYNEXT –Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe urged the public to become informants to broaden the tax net and thus reduce both overall direct and indirect taxes. The government has raised Value Added Tax (VAT), an indirect tax to 18 percent from 15 percent with effect from January 1. The move also will see some VAT […]
Benjamin Franklin, a founding father of the United States of America and a drafter and signer of its Declaration of Independence wrote centuries ago that “our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Though the […]
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.
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremasinghe officially declared open the new headquarters complex of Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) in Akuregoda, Battaramulla on January 01, 2024.The post Sri Lanka President opens new Headquarters of Sri Lanka Air Force 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).
Trade unions, some affiliated with political parties, are scheduled to meet on December 28, at the Postal Auditorium, Colomboto discuss ways and means to oppose privatisation of key sectors, including electricity, banking, insurance, telecom, and postal services. Trade union representatives said that they felt the urgent need to reach a consensus on an overall plan […]
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.