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The Civil Society Collective for Democracy, also known by its slogan ‘Stand for Democracy’, today called for a halt to state repression. The coalition of concerned citizens and organizations, including civil society organizations, professionals, academics, trade unions, youth leaders, activists, media personnel, religious figures, and other influencers, convened today at the Sri Lanka Foundation I...
- Probe over fire at Sri Lanka’s Finance Ministry (Category: Breaking News)
- President to take steps to prevent anarchy (Category: Breaking News)
- Singapore’s Prime Minister keen to deepen ties with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- India notes importance of working with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe highlighted Sri Lanka s efforts to overhaul its economy, aiming for competitiveness, seeking new markets and attracting foreign investments and capital following the path of countries like Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam, the President s Media Division (PMD) reported.
Beijing [China], August 19 (ANI): Raising concerns regarding the financial crisis triggered by the downturn in China’s real estate market, Chinese investment firm Zhongrong Trust , which managed USD 87 billion worth of funds for corporate clients and wealthy individuals as of the end of 2022, had failed to pay the interest and principal on […]
- HSBC China fund JV to expand, internationalisation in focus (Category: Business)
- China to keep investing in euro zone debt – China c.bank gov. (Category: Business)
- Taiwan CB says hot money returning to markets (Category: Business)
- Ceybank Unit Trust pays Rs. 346 m as tax free dividend (Category: Business)
by Laura He China has long been the engine of global growth. But in recent weeks, its economic slowdown has alarmed international leaders and investors who are no longer counting on it to be a bulwark against weakness elsewhere. In fact, for the first time in decades, the world’s second economy
- China sets lowest GDP growth target in decades as Beijing tightens its belt (Category: Breaking News)
- Thousands of ethnic minority Muslims defy Chinese authorities in defense of mosque (Category: Breaking News)
- China was the ghost at the US-India feast (Category: Breaking News)
- Donald Trump pleads not guilty following arrest (Category: Breaking News)
H.J.M Seneviratne, 63, slices through yellowed paddy stems dried out by a drought that has destroyed over 95% of his crop and is threatening crisis-hit Sri Lanka's summer rice harvest.The post Drought dents Sri Lanka’s economic hopes, farmers’ livelihood appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Paddy farmers’ problems (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka may halt rice imports to maintain farmgate paddy prices: Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Bumper paddy harvest and the consumer (Category: Business)
- Substituting Rice For Malt (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Politically Strategic Or Principled Decisionmaking In The National Interest? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Enlightened Leadership To Overcome Challenges (Category: Breaking News)
- President Provides Leadership To Reconciliation & Needs To Gain Trust (Category: Breaking News)
- Rise & Fall Of Nationalism In North & South (Category: Breaking News)
- Weaponising Of The Law (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Sri Lankan Perspective On Insecurity Dilemma: National Security A Shield For Regime Politics? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- ‘Endangering National Security’ – A Trojan Horse To Erode Human Rights! (Category: Breaking News)
- Two Challenges: Economic Recovery & Political Devolution – IV (Category: Breaking News)
- Counter Terrorism Bill To Create A Security State; Impacting On Rights (Category: Breaking News)
- Impact Of Climate Change In Sri Lanka: National Security Challenges & Way Forward (Category: Breaking News)
The National Peace Council (NPC) has urged the government to increase the wages of plantation workers. The following is the text of the statement issued by the NPC yesterday: “During the past month several events took place to mark the 200th Anniversary of the Malaiyaha Tamil people in Sri Lanka. Of symbolic significance was the […]
- Unions say estates paralysed by token strike (Category: Breaking News)
- Tea traders call for a wage cut (Category: Breaking News)
- Pay hike for plantation workers (Category: Breaking News)
- Plantation companies submit fresh proposal to end daily wage dispute (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? – Part VI appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? – Part IV (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? – Part III (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? – Part V (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity, & The IMF: A Solution Or A Worsening Of The Problem? (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Shani’s Release & State Accountability appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Quest For A Renewed Public Law Discourse In Sri Lanka: Rule Of Law, Separation Of Powers & Parli... (Category: Breaking News)
- Can Sri Lanka Save Itself From Imminent Destruction? (Category: Breaking News)
- Is The Doctrine Of Necessity Being Relevant For Sri Lanka To Initiate A People-Centered Constitu... (Category: Breaking News)
- A Warning To Be Heeded (Category: Breaking News)
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) is considered the backbone of the country’s economy and is a diverse sector, that massively supports Sri Lanka’s socio-economic development. The sector largely contributes to the country’s GDP and acts as the main employment provider. Over 25 years, Union
- US to offer Sri Lanka USD 40 mn loan (Category: Breaking News)
- Union Bank expands support to SMEs (Category: Breaking News)
- U.S. commits USD 40M loan to support small businesses, empower Sri Lankan women (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s DFCC, USAID join hands to promote women entrepreneurship (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post The Mind Of Junious (A Parable) appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Police & Aragalaya Activists In A Time Of Social Upheaval (Category: Breaking News)
- Beneath The Skin Deep Liberalism Lies Cancerous Caste Prejudices (Category: Breaking News)
- Time For Truth Come Out (Category: Breaking News)
- Lord Of The Flies Sri Lankan version: Strange experiment: Making A Good Society Through Bad Laws (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Target 2048 – Develop A Knowledge-Based Innovative Economy appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Reforming Education: Target For Creative Capital & Not For Mere Human Capital (Category: Breaking News)
- Target 2048 – Go For Creative Capital And Not For Mere Human Capital (Category: Breaking News)
- Target 2048 – Complex Economy System (Category: Breaking News)
- Presentation At Webinar Hosted By NSF: Technology & Sri Lanka’s Future (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) is thrilled to announce the eagerly anticipated launch of the 2023 edition of SLIM DIGIS, 2.3, the unique platform that recognizes and applauds the forefront of digital innovation in the marketing landscape. Marking a new chapter in digital marketing excellence, this year’s SLIM DIGIS will include categories that […]
- ‘Innovative and nation minded’ digital marketing wins Seylan Bank three awards at SLIM DIGIS 2.2 (Category: Breaking News)
- HNB strikes Gold and Silver at SLIM DIGIS 2.2 (Category: Breaking News)
- Antyra Solutions celebrates eight years of digital success, introducing new product portfolios (Category: Breaking News)
- Pulse wins double at SLIM DIGIS 2.0 (Category: Breaking News)
Bio Foods (Pvt.) Ltd., a pioneer in export agriculture in Sri Lanka, proudly commemorates its 30th anniversary as a leader of organic and fair-trade agriculture on a global scale. Established in 1993 by visionary founder and Chairman, Dr. A. Sarath Ranaweera, Bio Foods has emerged as an exemplary model for sustainable and ethical farming practices. […]
- Empowering the future of female farmers (Category: Breaking News)
- Vittoria Chocolates Unwraps a Symphony of Flavours (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC Sri Lanka Celebrates the Most Admired Companies of 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- Australia holds talks with Sri Lanka’s indigenous community (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post The Economy & Politics: A Reality Check appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Economics Of Recovery & Politics Of Reconciliation (Category: Breaking News)
- RW’s Remote-Control Economy (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF, ATA & RW’s Consolidation (Category: Breaking News)
- Why The Shock Over IMF’s Diagnostic Report? (Category: Breaking News)
Thailand and Sri Lanka expect to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) in early 2024 as the two parties aim for three more rounds of talks this year to conclude the negotiations, according to the chief of according to the chief of the Trade Negotiations Department. Auramon Supthaweethum, director-general of the department, speaking at the […]
- Sri Lanka and Thailand to commence 3rd round of FTA talks (Category: Breaking News)
- Thailand’s Prime Minister to travel to Sri Lanka to sign FTA (Category: Breaking News)
- Thailand and Sri Lanka complete 4th round of FTA talks (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s new International Trade Office to resume FTA talks (Category: Breaking News)
KARACHI: Pakistan’s total debt and liabilities rose by 29 percent to Rs77.1 trillion in the fiscal year that ended on June 30, the central bank said on Wednesday, as the government borrowed heavily to finance its spending requirements. At the end of the last fiscal year, the country’s debt and liabilities, including domestic and foreign, […]
- Pakistan’s debt, liabilities soar to Rs 56.21 trillion in FY23 (Category: Breaking News)
- As economic situation looks gloomy in Pakistan, IMF advises strict measures (Category: Breaking News)
- Despite squeezing people, govt projects record high deficit (Category: Breaking News)
- Boom in bank borrowings to bridge Budget deficit (Category: Business)
Beijing [China], August 15 (ANI): The number of newborns in China in 2023 is estimated to be between 7 to 8 million, which is the lowest tally in 85 years, Khabarhub reported, adding that the Communist nation’s economic slowdown and high unemployment have led to a low birth rate. It reported that the birth rate […]
- China’s working-age population to start declining rapidly in 2030s: Report (Category: Breaking News)
- World population to hit seven billion this year (Category: Business)
- China’s internet users breach half billion mark (Category: Business)
- Info about USD 4.2 bn debt deal with China shared with other creditors – CBSL Chief (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is under pressure to show it is serious about eradicating corruption, as the bankrupt South Asian nation prepares for the first review of its International Monetary Fund bailout package in September.The post Sri Lanka’s looming IMF review spotlights anti-corruption drive appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Lack of personnel and resources affecting work of Sri Lanka's Bribery Commission (Category: Breaking News)
- Bribery Commission in Sri Lanka rejects appeals made against court verdicts (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Bribery Commission seeks legal advice for minister`s complaint against local council C... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka`s now defunct Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery and Corruption receives... (Category: Breaking News)
Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa won a second term in office, election officials said Saturday, but the opposition rejected the result of a vote that international observers said fell short of democratic standards. Mnangagwa, 80, won 52.6 percent of the ballots against 44 percent for the main challenger, Nelson Chamisa, 45, according to official results announced by […]
- Zimbabwe preacher linked to Sri Lankan pastor stripped of title (Category: Breaking News)
- Zimbabwe preacher with links to Sri Lankan “prophet” accused of gold-smuggling (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahinda’s links with Ubert and Jerome likely to be probed (Category: Breaking News)
- Australia holds talks with Sri Lanka’s indigenous community (Category: Breaking News)
India’s EV market is expected to grow at an impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 49 per cent from 2022 to 2030. The country is making rapid strides to make electric vehicles (EV) occupy 30 per cent of the automobile market share by 2030. The EV sector may generate 5 million employment opportunities. According […]
- It is time to support EV freedom (Category: USA, Arkansas)
- Sri Lanka could benefit from global trend towards EV use – IPS study (Category: Breaking News)
- Turkey Moves to Counter Rising Tide of Chinese EV Imports (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan ambassador to Viet Nam in warm discussion with leading Southeast Asian EV manufacturer (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post India Is Over The Moon, Ranil Wants Sri Lankan Children Taught Hindi & Chinese appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Destination Delhi: Roving President’s Next Port Of Call (Category: Breaking News)
- Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft lands on the moon in ‘victory cry of a new India’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Neither North Nor South, Ranil At Home With The Global Right (Category: Breaking News)
- India’s Election Timetable & Sri Lanka’s Deadlock Elections (Category: Breaking News)
By J. Edward Moreno Tremors in China’s real estate market are shaking the country’s economy, as well as the world, which has come to rely on China as a reliable engine of growth. Major developers are faltering as they face huge losses, struggle with mountains of debt and miss payments to lenders
- Protest in China’s Henan underscore risks bank faces as real estate sector continues to struggle (Category: Breaking News)
- China delays key economic data releases amid Communist party congress (Category: Breaking News)
- China’s economy is in trouble. Here’s what’s gone wrong (Category: Breaking News)
- Ditched by Communist Party, Chinese billionaire loses 93 per cent of his fortune (Category: Breaking News)
The Monetary Board of the Central Bank on Wednesday (23) decided to maintain the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Standing Lending Facility Rate (SLFR) of the Central Bank at their current levels of 11.00 per cent and 12.00 per cent, respectively. It said in a statement: The Board arrived at this decision following […]
- High interest rates have prevented contraction of economy – CBSL Governor (Category: Breaking News)
- CB eases lending and deposit interest rates (Category: Breaking News)
- CB reduces interest rates (Category: Breaking News)
- Price controls to be removed from rupee lending rates from April 1 – CBSL Governor (Category: Breaking News)
The removal of Qin Gang from his post as China’s foreign minister after a weeks-long disappearance fostered a few zesty rumors. Talk of affairs, conspiracies, and corruption has bounced around the net even as other policymakers have been replaced. But whatever sparked Qin’s fall, the impact on Chinese foreign policy and governance will be insignificant—as many […]
- Six things to know as Xi Jinping moves to be China’s dictator for life (Category: Breaking News)
- China Working for Resumption of Dialogue with US (Category: Breaking News)
- Is UNESCO the Next Arena for U.S.-China Tensions? (Category: Breaking News)
- Xi builds campaign to change West-led world order (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? – Part V appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? – Part VI (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? – Part III (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? – Part IV (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post ණය ප්රතිව්යුහගතකරණය, ආර්ථික කප්පාදුව හා ජාත්යන්තර මූල්ය අරමුදල: සර්වරෝගනාශකයක්ද නැත්නම් තත්වය උග්ර කරවන්නක්ද? – කොටස V appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- ණය ප්රතිව්යුහගතකරණය, ආර්ථික කප්පාදුව හා ජාත්යන්තර මූල්ය අරමුදල: සර්වරෝගනාශකයක්ද නැත්නම් තත්වය උග... (Category: Breaking News)
- ණය ප්රතිව්යුහගතකරණය, ආර්ථික කප්පාදුව හා ජාත්යන්තර මූල්ය අරමුදල: සර්වරෝගනාශකයක්ද නැත්නම් තත්වය උග... (Category: Breaking News)
- ණය ප්රතිව්යුහගතකරණය, ආර්ථික කප්පාදුව හා ජාත්යන්තර මූල්ය අරමුදල: සර්වරෝගනාශකයක්ද නැත්නම් තත්වය උග... (Category: Breaking News)
- ශ්රී ලංකාව – ජාතිය ගොඩනැගීම, බලය පැවරීම සහ 13 වැනි සංශෝධනය – කොටස II (Category: Breaking News)
The demand for imports in Sri Lanka continues to remain subdued, although a significant share of import restrictions has already been relaxed, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka said. The Central Bank said that the tight financial conditions was the cause for the subdued demand for imports in Sri Lanka. “Although a significant share of […]
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka further reduces policy interest rates (Category: Breaking News)
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka decides to maintain policy rates (Category: Breaking News)
- Central Bank decides to continue with tight monetary policy (Category: Breaking News)
- CBSL’s decision to raise policy rates in line with IMF expectations (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka stood pat on borrowing costs for the first time in three meetings, after slashing the cash ratio for banks to bolster domestic liquidity and growth.The post Sri Lanka Holds Rates After Bank Cash Ratio Cut for Growth appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka issues order slashing interest rates on lending products (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Central Bank cuts statutory reserve ratio by 200 bps (Category: Breaking News)
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka maintains Policy Rates to support Economic Recovery (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Rupee appreciates further against U.S. Dollar (Category: Breaking News)
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