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[…]The post Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? – Part III appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Axacerbation? – Part II (Category: Breaking News)
- 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 V (Category: Breaking News)
The World Bank is mulling local currency lending in countries like India to help borrowers save on costs, a senior official said on Friday. “How do we do local currency lending for a country like India is also something we are trying to think of at a price which is advantageous to this country,” Anshula […]
- Currency Idea (Category: Business)
- BRICS to eye joint bank, exchange ties at summit (Category: Business)
- Indian exchange wins approval to launch currency options (Category: Business)
- DFCC Bank gets nod for enhanced forex biz (Category: Business)
The International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka (ICC Sri Lanka), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), and Daily FT have launched Sri Lanka’s Most Admired Companies Awards for the fifth consecutive year. The awards recognise companies for their financial performance, and their ability to practice sustainable and ethical ways of business for their employees, […]
- ICC Sri Lanka Celebrates the Most Admired Companies of 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka (ICC SL) third ICC Arbitration and Mediation Confere... (Category: Breaking News)
- Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Maria Fernanda Garza, Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), to Visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Brookfield Asset Management, a global alternative asset manager, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Reliance Industries. The MoU aims to explore opportunities for manufacturing renewable energy and decarbonisation equipment in Australia, fostering the nation’s energy transition and fostering sustainable development. Australia’s energy transition has been gaining momentum in recent...
- Biden’s order to restrict US investments in China’s tech sector opens new opportunities for India (Category: Breaking News)
- Critics: Indiana panel's report could lead to coal bailout (Category: USA, Indiana)
- Critics: Indiana panel's report could lead to coal bailout (Category: USA, Indiana)
- Critics: Indiana panel's report could lead to coal bailout (Category: USA, Indiana)
Chinese oil major Sinopec expects to start operations in Sri Lanka on Sept. 20 and will be allowed to sell fuel for less than the maximum retail price set by the government, Sri Lanka's power minister said on Tuesday.The post Sri Lanka says China’s Sinopec to start operations September 20 appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- China s Sinopec to start operations in Sri Lanka in Sept. (Category: Breaking News)
- China’s Sinopec to enter Sri Lanka retail fuel market (Category: Breaking News)
- Sinopec issues clarification on fuel station project in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sinopec officially begins operations in Sri Lanka with Rs. 3 discount offer (Category: Breaking News)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his government was making every effort to restore peace in the state of Manipur as he addressed the country on its 77th independence day. “I want to tell the people of Manipur that the country is with you,” Modi said. On Tuesday, he unfurled the national flag at the historic […]
- World leaders in India for G20 summit (Category: Breaking News)
- India parliament: Security scare for MPs on attack anniversary (Category: Breaking News)
- Iceland’s PM to strike over gender pay gap (Category: Breaking News)
- BBC India offices searched by income tax officials (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Nation Cast Out Of Paradise Reemerges appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Worsening crisis gives rise to birthing of new nation (Category: Breaking News)
- Resisting Elections Will Worsen Dissent (Category: Breaking News)
- Change Flight From Stability With Stagnancy (Category: Breaking News)
- NPC demands higher wages for plantation workers (Category: Breaking News)
by Jehan Perera A little publicised march wended its way from Talaimannar in the north-west coast to Matale in the central hills. The march retraced the jungle track of 200 years ago that brought a flow of men and women in the tens of thousands from the south of India to work on the newly […]
- NPC demands higher wages for plantation workers (Category: Breaking News)
- Nation Cast Out Of Paradise Reemerges (Category: Breaking News)
- Two leaves and a bud: the history of Malaiyaham as pedagogy (Category: Breaking News)
- Mano Ganesan: ‘India has moral responsibility towards the Upcountry Tamils’ (Category: Breaking News)
that the foreign guests helped boost the country’s economy and deserved […]
- Country attracts more than 800,000 tourists by 8 August (Category: Breaking News)
- 74,664 tourists arrive in Sri Lanka in first two weeks of Nov. (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka bans transport of tourists by three wheeler taxis not licensed by Tourism Authority (Category: Breaking News)
- Tourist arrivals top 1.4 mn by third week of December (Category: Breaking News)
status and the national economy increased by 6 points to […]
- Orwellian Isle Ordeals (Category: Breaking News)
- Message from a Cell Death (Category: Breaking News)
- Post-Match Melancholia (Category: Breaking News)
- EC: Prez poll can’t be put off (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe underscored the imperative to fortify the nation’s economy, ensuring that forthcoming generations are spared from enduring the unfortunate period that both the country and its people have weathered in the past two years.The post Sri Lanka risks returning
- Future generations must not be burdened with the challenging period that the nation has experien... (Category: Breaking News)
- BoI and Export Board of Sri Lanka fall short of targets (Category: Breaking News)
- President s New Year message (Category: Breaking News)
- In order for a country to develop economically, it must be open to the world – President Ranil W... (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe says the Board of Investment and the Export Board have fallen short in meeting the targets set to address the economic crisis. “Our aspiration is to construct a prosperous future for generations to come. It is our collective responsibility to fortify the economy
- Debt restructuring to be completed before polls (Category: Breaking News)
- President calls for meeting with opposition (Category: Breaking News)
- President orders Police protection for Israelis in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Vatican gives Ranil thumbs-up for statement on reconciliation (Category: Breaking News)
By N Sathiya Moorthy Recently, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha told Parliament that the Government was making efforts to increase the number of teachers across the country — but there would still remain a shortage of 26,000 teachers. His proposals include hiring retired and former teachers for provincial councils, which already have the funds allocated for the […]
- Taking language education forward (Category: Breaking News)
- Learning crisis in Sri Lanka affecting vulnerable children (Category: Breaking News)
- Switzerland contributes funds to meet urgent needs of children in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- President presents budget with no “fairy tales” (Category: Breaking News)
By a Special Correspondent In a significant move aimed at safeguarding national security and curtailing the potential advancement of China’s military capabilities, US President Joe Biden has taken action by signing an executive order that imposes limitations on new US investments in China. The order targets specific sectors, most notably sensitive technologies like computer chips, […]
- India can be a bigger winner in the supply chain shift from China (Category: Breaking News)
- US Chips Act restricts companies from expanding production in China (Category: Breaking News)
- Gujarat holding talks with Japan, US firms as PM Modi eyes chipmaking hub (Category: Breaking News)
- US bars ‘advanced tech’ firms from building China factories for 10 years (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Target 2048 – Social Market Economy Ideology Need Be Clarified & Signed Off appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Target 2048 – Economic Democracy Principles Should Be Followed To The Letter (Category: Breaking News)
- Without A Code Of Ethics & Principles Of morality, No Meaning In Social Market Economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Child’s Guide To How Ranilnomics Should Be Designed & Implemented (Category: Breaking News)
- Target 2048 – Growth Lab Experiment Should Be Converted From A Mere Wish To Ground Level Reality (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe participating in the 150th Anniversary celebration of St. Thomas College Matale said that it was imperative to fortify the nation’s economy, ensuring that forthcoming generations are spared from enduring the unfortunate period that both the country and its people
President Ranil Wickremesinghe underscored the imperative to fortify the nation s economy, ensuring that forthcoming generations are spared from enduring the unfortunate period that both the country and its people have weathered in the past two years.
Hatton National Bank PLC continued its steady performance in Q2 2023, posting a 1H 2023 PBT of Rs 13.6 Bn, while 1H 2023 PAT stood at Rs 8.6 Bn, growing 56% YoY. Meanwhile, the Group made a consolidated PBT and PAT of Rs 15.2 Bn and Rs 9.8 Bn respectively. Commenting on the performance, Nihal […]
- SLT 1H operating profit up 15% to Rs. 3.36 b (Category: Business)
- NDB reports significant profit growth during 1H 2012 (Category: Business)
- ODEL’s Profits grow during the 1H of 2011 (Category: Breaking News)
- NDB group records Rs. 1 b profit in 1H (Category: Business)
[…]The post Debterioration Of Nations Social Security & Protection appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Covid-19 Vaccination: Who Gets, When And How? (Category: Breaking News)
- Covid-19 Vaccination: Who Gets, When And How? (Category: Breaking News)
- Failing Banks, French Turmoil & Sri Lanka’s Contraction & Confusion (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Economic Crisis: Social Security In A Stake (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post IMF Economics & 13A Politics: Recipe For Unrest appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Diaspora Tamils & 13A (Category: Breaking News)
- Economics Of Recovery & Politics Of Reconciliation (Category: Breaking News)
- The Economy & Politics: A Reality Check (Category: Breaking News)
- Politics Behind Economic Recovery (Category: Breaking News)
According to State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe, the key pillars to Sri Lanka s future strategy are a strong and sustainable economic policy implementation, a digital economy, a green economy and a highly competitive economy.
- New Mexico's economy appears to be recovering faster than expected (Category: USA, New Mexico)
- Lincoln business owner urges Congress to pass pandemic relief package (Category: USA, Nebraska)
- Lincoln business owner urges Congress to pass pandemic relief package (Category: USA, Nebraska)
- New Mexico's economy appears to be recovering faster than expected (Category: USA, New Mexico)
by Rajan Philips PAKISTAN’S twisted political saga continues without the slightest deviation from a tired and predictable script. PTI chairman Imran Khan has been found guilty of “corrupt practices”, disqualified from representing the people of Pakistan, fined Rs100,000, and sentenced to three years in jail for good measure. Dawn (Pakistan Daily), August 6 Editorial The […]
- Ranil & His Options: Keep Running Or End The Executive Presidency (Category: Breaking News)
- President needs to take up challenge of leaving a legacy (Category: Breaking News)
- Democracy requires elections in good times and bad (Category: Breaking News)
- 2024: The Year Of South Asian Elections (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Ranil & His Options: Keep Running Or End The Executive Presidency appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Electing A New Parliament & Ending The Old Presidency (Category: Breaking News)
- Reform Prospects: Missing Middle, Last Chance, Aragalaya-2? (Category: Breaking News)
- Neither North Nor South, Ranil At Home With The Global Right (Category: Breaking News)
- Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s Accomplishments & Challenges (Category: Breaking News)
By Shamindra Ferdinando Rebel SLPP MP Prof. Channa Jayasumana yesterday (11) said that former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa should make his position clear on his successor Ranil Wickremesinghe’s move to fully implement the 13th Amendment to the Constitution. Reiterating his strong opposition to President Wickremesinghe’s controversial plan, the Anuradhapura District MP stressed that Gotabaya Rajapa...
- Passage of 22A: Jayasumana asks Speaker to remove dual citizens from Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- 22A: Jayasumana asks govt. to stick to SC ruling, warns against moves detrimental to unitary sta... (Category: Breaking News)
- Channa sees Ranil as night watchman playing ‘Dil Scoop’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Implementation of Yahapalana strategy President’s real intention – Manohara (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka said that India will be one of the closest countries to enhance investments in Sri Lanka given its proximity to the Island nation and that it wants to have a very conducive environment for investors to come and invest. In an interaction with PTI, Sri Lankan Finance Minister Shehan Semasinghe also sounded optimistic […]
- Sri Lanka expects first review by IMF to be successful (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka yet to finalise restructuring domestic debt (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka receives 1st disbursement of US$ 250 million from WB (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka says economy has stabilised and growth is emerging (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the importance of capital, particularly financial and human, for driving growth.The post President emphasizes the importance of investing in capital and human resources for Sri Lanka’s economic advancement appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Central Bank reports to be discussed in school syllabi in a bid to enhance financial literacy (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President calls for legal modernization to propel Sri Lanka’s economic growth (Category: Breaking News)
- President highlights importance of human, financial capital resources to drive SL s growth (Category: Breaking News)
- Cuban and Sri Lankan Presidents forge stronger ties and mutual support through bilateral talks (Category: Breaking News)
By Saman Indrajith The SJB yesterday accused the government of using trickery to prevent the judicial review of its new laws to bring down the value of money in the Employment Provident Fund by 30% as a part of IMF dictated economic reforms. Chief Opposition Whip Kandy District MP Lakshman Kiriella said that the government […]
- Sajith says govt lying about there being no money to hold polls after having printed Rs 278 bn i... (Category: Breaking News)
- Chief Govt. Whip insists only Presidential poll will be held this year (Category: Breaking News)
- JVP plans protest in Colombo tomorrow (Category: Breaking News)
- The government printed Rs 278 billion between October and December 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
Friday 11th August, 2023 Signs are that the dark forces which hijacked Aragalaya in a bid to compass their sinister ends and almost succeeded in capturing Parliament, last year, are working overtime to make a comeback. Regrettably, the government is helping advance their anarchical agenda, albeit unwittingly, by refusing to heed public opinion and address […]
- Farmers call off Satyagraha campaign demanding water for cultivation (Category: Breaking News)
- Irrigation Dept. asks for more water from Mahaweli reservoirs to save paddy cultivation (Category: Breaking News)
- Irrigation Dept. has water only for current cultivation season (Category: Breaking News)
- Arrogance of power (Category: Breaking News)
By Rathindra Kuruwita Giving full powers of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution to provincial councils controlled by henchmen appointed as Governors by President Ranil Wickremesinghe would have disastrous consequences for the country, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Sri Lanka (CPSL) Weerasumana Weerasinghe said. He said that the government was creating new issues […]
- 22nd Amendment and Budget Amendment Bill to be tabled in Parliament next week (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt will heed advice on debt optimization only from parliament - President (Category: Breaking News)
- Two-day adjournment debate on govt.’s policy statement (Category: Breaking News)
- Priyantha Bandara to be appointed parliamentary Secretary General (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Axacerbation? – Part II appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- 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 Solution Or A Worsening Of The Problem? (Category: Breaking News)
- The Impact Of The Next Election On The Economic Reforms (Category: Breaking News)
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