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IMF staff and the Sri Lankan authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on economic policies to conclude the first review of the 48-month EFF-supported programme. Sri Lanka will have access to SDR 254 million (about 330 million U.S Dollars) in financing once the review is approved by the IMF Management and IMF Executive Board. Macroeconomic […]
China is willing to offer assistance to Sri Lanka without political conditions and buy more of its exports, President Xi Jinping told his Sri Lankan counterpart on Friday in Beijing, state media said.The post China’s Xi offers to help Sri Lanka; buy more of its exports appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Sri Lanka and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a staff-level agreement on economic policies to conclude the first review of US $ 3 billion, 48-month, Extended Fund Facility (EFF).The post Sri Lanka reaches IMF staff-level agreement on first review appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Sri Lanka have reached a crucial staff-level agreement which is now subject to the approval by IMF management and the IMF Executive Board. After constructive discussions with the authorities in Colombo and during the Annual Meetings in Marrakech, IMF Senior Mission Chief for Sri Lanka Peter Breuer and Deputy […]
Sri Lanka's president on Wednesday said debt relief for low-income countries should be part of the green transition and inaction on debt could pose an existential threat to China's Belt and Road Initiative.The post Sri Lanka president urges debt relief to help green transition appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Israel was warned by Egypt of potential violence three days before Hamas’ deadly cross-border raid, a US congressional panel chairman has said. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee head Michael McCaul told reporters of the alleged warning. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu described the reports as “absolutely false”. Israeli intelligence services are under scrutiny for ...
Israel was warned by Egypt of potential violence three days before Hamas’ deadly cross-border raid, a US congressional panel chairman has said. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee head Michael McCaul told reporters of the alleged warning. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu described the reports as “absolutely false”. Israeli intelligence services are under scrutiny for ...
An international consultant has been appointed to guide the restructuring process of SriLankan Airlines, Minister of Port, Shipping and Aviation Nimal Siripala de Silva said. The Minister said the consultant is expected to bring expertise and best practices to guide the restructuring efforts. Sri Lanka’s aviation sector has reported a substantial profit of Rs. 22 […]
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressed the 5th Forum of Ministers & Environment Authorities of the Asia Pacific at the Shangri La Hotel in Colombo today (05), delivering a passionate speech that emphasized three crucial points: the urgency of the climate crisis, Sri Lanka’s ambitious climate plans and the dire state of global biodiversity. President Wickremesinghe opened […]
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Fitch Ratings upgraded Sri Lanka’s Long-Term Local-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘CCC-‘ from ‘RD’ (Restricted Default), in its latest report.Fitch typically does not assign Outlooks to sovereigns with a rating of ‘CCC+’ or below. The Long-Term Foreign-Currency IDR has been affirmed at ‘RD’ and the Country Ceiling at ‘B-‘. ...
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By N Sathiya Moorthy First, it was former Central Bank Governor Dr Indrajith Kumaraswamy. He was the chosen man of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, the then Prime Minister, for the job after his previous choice from Singapore, Arjuna Mahendran, scooted away in the light of the ‘bonds scam’ expose. The man is yet to be traced, for […]
By Sanath Nanayakkare The Global CEO Forum Sri Lanka held at the Galadari Hotel on Thursday showed a clear shift of discussion topics by Sri Lankan business leaders compared to what they were talking about just a year ago. Completely deviating from airing worries about how to run their businesses amid economic turmoil, business leaders […]
and eliminate fossil fuel-based electricity generation by […]
Monday 18th September, 2023 Some henchmen of the Rajapaksa family, which is responsible for ruining the economy, have taken upon themselves the task of investigating the causes of the country’s bankruptcy! They are all out to absolve their political masters of wrongdoing in a bid to shore up the latter’s chances of winning future elections. […]
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by Jehan Perera The increase in the price of petrol and diesel has been accompanied by the removal of the QR Code quota system for the purchase of fuel. The elimination of long lines of vehicles, and people, outside of the fuel stations that existed a year ago is one of the signs of normalisation
Sri Lanka's key inflation rate eased to 4% in August from 6.3% a month ago, the statistics department said on Thursday, marking continued stabilisation for the crisis-ridden economy.The post Sri Lanka’s key inflation rate eases to 4% in August appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Sinopec Energy Lanka, a Beijing-based leading international petroleum company, has officially commenced its business operations in Sri Lanka by starting fuel supply at its first filling station in Sri Lanka established in Mattegoda, Colombo from yesterday (August 30).The post Sinopec officially
In July 2022, Sri Lanka witnessed the inauguration of President Ranil Wickremesinghe amidst a severe economic and political turmoil, marking one of the most challenging crises since gaining independence in 1948. Preceding him, former President Gotabaya Rajapakse had been compelled to step down following widespread protests triggered by extended 12-hour power outages and ongoing scarcities […...
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 […]
[…]The post Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? – Part V appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.