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News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Referendum on prez poll not possible without 2/3 House majority (Category: Breaking News)
- SLPP shoots down proposal to postpone elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Democracy Is Founded On Elections: Lawyers Collective Condemns Range Bandara’s Statement (Category: Breaking News)
- Presidential polls cannot be delayed by advancing general election – EC (Category: Breaking News)
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- Steady Hand (Category: Business)
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A fake report about a new cyber heist in Bangladesh Bank (BB) has hit news headlines in some media outlets in Bangladesh and some foreign countries. News coverage about the latest false rumour on cyber heist blames officials of the central bank of Bangladesh and aims to malign the Bangladesh
- Colombo hosts inaugural SAARC ‘Public Debt Managers’ Forum 2012’ (Category: Business)
- CBSL to maintain ‘dovish monetary policy in view of economic stabilization’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Financial Intelligence Unit signs MOU with four other counterparts (Category: Breaking News)
- DEFAMATION BILL: Pakistani Government’s New Weapon To Silence Critics (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's consumer price inflation rose to 2.7% in April from 2.5% in March, according to official data released on Tuesday, as reported by Reuters.The post Sri Lanka’s April inflation climbs to 2.7%, up from March’s 2.5% appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top
- Sri Lanka’s consumer inflation dips to 33.6% in April (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s consumer inflation eases in May 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka consumer inflation dips to 49.2% year-on-year in March (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka unexpectedly cuts rates by 250 bps as inflation eases (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) this week praised Sri Lanka for the progress it has made in implementing economic reforms, despite the difficulties faced by the public.The post IMF praises Sri Lanka’s economic progress amid challenges appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News
- Monetary Reserves (Category: Business)
- Top Marks (Category: Business)
- IMF says Sri Lanka is doing well (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF mission concludes visit to Sri Lanka, expresses satisfaction on economic progress (Category: Breaking News)
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- Growth rate of Sri Lanka’s economy will be increased up to 3% by 2025 – President (Category: Breaking News)
- President proposes establishing Int l University on Climate Change in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Government focuses on promoting ‘Health Tourism’ (Category: Breaking News)
- President seeks ADB support to set up International University on Climate Change in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Debt owed by various countries, especially in South Asia and Africa, to China has multiplied in recent years.The post Debt owed by Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh to China rise to record levels: Data appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Forbes: Lanka, Pakistan and Maldives among biggest debt burdens to China (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka s debt to China close to 20% of public external debt - study (Category: Breaking News)
- Some creditors want to restructure Sri Lanka’s debt without China (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan, India and France launch creditors meeting on Sri Lanka debt (Category: Breaking News)
Addressing the Parliament of Sri Lanka today (May 09), President Ranil Wickremesinghe provided a comprehensive overview of the country's economic journey over the past two years.The post Sri Lanka President highlights economic progress and future challenges appeared first on Sri Lanka News
- Sri Lanka and India reach agreements on Renewable Energy, Animal Husbandry, and more (Category: Breaking News)
- President delivers special statement in parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President invited all to join hands to build a prosperous Sri Lanka by 2048 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe meets Singapore President Halimah Yacob (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Foreign Debt Restructuring: Too Late & Too Short To Get Out Of The Debt Trap appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Child’s Guide To Debt Restructuring: Not A Cakewalk But A Task Entailing Hard Work (Category: Breaking News)
- Child’s Guide To Ranilnomics: Proposed Debt Restructuring Will Pose More Issues Than Answers (Category: Breaking News)
- Has The Economy Been Assassinated & If So, Who Were The Assassins? (Category: Breaking News)
- Bankrupt Sri Lanka Celebrated Independence, But Now It Is Back To Hard Economic Realities (Category: Breaking News)
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- 03/12/2010 14:45 INDIA – CHINA – SRI LANKA Chinese aid to Sri Lanka could lead to conflict (AsiaNe (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka: Chinese companies begin road extension work in Jaffna (Category: Breaking News)
- Rock slows Sri Lanka port project (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka pins hopes on China-funded port (Category: Breaking News)
According to Reuters, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed readiness to facilitate Sri Lanka's ongoing negotiations with international bondholders.The post IMF ready to support Sri Lanka’s discussions with bondholders appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News
- IMF ready to support Sri Lanka s discussions with bondholders (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF ready to support Sri Lanka’s discussions with bondholders (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka hoping to continue talks with bondholders after consulting IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to continue talks with bondholders (Category: Breaking News)
Reuters reports that Sri Lanka has turned down a restructuring plan proposed by international bondholders to address its $12 billion debt, thereby endangering crucial International Monetary Fund (IMF) aid and further delaying the resolution of its ongoing two-year debt crisis.The post Sri Lanka debt restructuring stumbles as government rejects bondholders’ proposal appeared first on ONLANKA ...
- Sri Lanka confident of meeting conditions for IMF funding soon – report (Category: Breaking News)
- Global investors and Sri Lanka officials set for second round of Bond Restructuring talks (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka bondholders ready for debt restructuring talks with authorities (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF ready to support Sri Lanka’s discussions with bondholders (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka began the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group (IMF/WBG) Spring Meetings with a productive bilateral discussion with Kenji Okamura, the Deputy Managing Director of the IMF, according to State Minister of Finance, Shehan Semasinghe.The post Sri Lanka commences IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings with positive bilateral talks appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking New...
- Sri Lanka makes significant progress at the World Bank – IMF spring meetings in Washington (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF and Sri Lanka discuss steps to be taken to secure funds (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan delegation calls on top IMF, World Bank officials at 2024 Spring Meetings (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF wants social stability maintained in order to help Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Kristalina Georgieva selected to serve as IMF MD for second term (Category: Breaking News)
- Kristalina Georgieva selected for second term as IMF s Managing Director (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF’s Georgieva to travel to China at end of March – IMF sources (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF working with multilateral lenders on financing programmes for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Recovery, Growth & Toxic Imports appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- IMF, ATA & RW’s Consolidation (Category: Breaking News)
- A führer In The Making (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF’s Prescription: Panacea Or Palliative? (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF Forecasts & Systemic Crisis (Category: Breaking News)
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- Jumbo profit at JKH (Category: Business)
- Hemas records Rs. 1.3 b after tax profit in FY12 (Category: Business)
- Creamier 2011 for Nestlé Lanka shareholders (Category: Business)
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- Rs 200 billion social safety net to support Sri Lanka s vulnerable populations amid economic tur... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Implements Its Most Robust Social Security Program (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka settles $1.9 Billion in Foreign Debt and Interest Payments: Official Statement (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Palestine & Ukraine: Two More Nails In Imperialism’s Coffin? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Palestine & Ukraine: Two More Nails In Imperialism’s Coffin? – Part III (Category: Breaking News)
- Middle East Conflict: Why We Should Support Israel? (Category: Breaking News)
- ICJ Ruling On Israeli Genocide In Gaza; Stopped Short Of Ordering A Ceasefire (Category: Breaking News)
- Isn’t It Time For Sri Lanka To Expel Israelis? (Category: Breaking News)
Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka’s debt repayments to be suspended until 2028 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka s debt repayments to be suspended until 2028 (Category: Breaking News)
- China confirms two-year debt moratorium offer for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to make $2.6 billion in loan repayments in first half of year (Category: Breaking News)
Mr. Rajith Keerthi Tennakoon, President Director General of Community Affairs, stated that between President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s assumption of office and February 2024, the Government of Sri Lanka has settled a total of US$ 1909.7 million in foreign debt and interest payments.The post Sri Lanka settles $1.9 Billion in Foreign Debt and Interest Payments: Official Statement appeared first on ONLA...
- Sri Lanka Government allocates nearly Rs. 200 Billion for Economic Relief amidst Crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Government settles US$ 1,909.7 million foreign debt and interest – Rajith Keerthi Thennakoon (Category: Breaking News)
- Foreign Debt Restructuring: Too Late & Too Short To Get Out Of The Debt Trap (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka must avoid China’s debt restructuring as Beijing is to seek preferential treatment (Category: Breaking News)
According to sources familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reports that global investors and officials from Sri Lanka are expected to convene for a second round of discussions with the aim of restructuring $12 billion in defaulted global bonds later this month.The post Global investors and Sri Lanka officials set for second round of Bond Restructuring talks appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Late...
- Sri Lanka, bondholders plan fresh round of debt talks this month - reports (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to start restructuring talks with investors next week, Bloomberg News reports (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to start talks to restructure bonds next week (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka postpones debt restructuring talks, hopes for IMF deal in December (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Brahmins Demand A Debate On Debt appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Cockiness; What Price? (Category: Breaking News)
- Ballad Of A Sad Trumpet (Category: Breaking News)
- A Painted Ship In A Painted Ocean (Category: Breaking News)
- Fleas Dream Of Buying A New Dog (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Conundrum Of Elections & IMF Programme appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Nettles Needing To Be Grasped By Future Leaders Of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Regular Elections Are The Foundation Of Democratic Society (Category: Breaking News)
- Legitimacy Deficit Haunts Government (Category: Breaking News)
- Choice Of Elections Or Abolition Of Presidency (Category: Breaking News)
By Jehan Perera Tracing history and going back to the colonial era, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has said that despite the adverse impact of world wars and internal conflicts, Sri Lanka has steadfastly upheld its democratic value of ensuring the functioning of both the government and the opposition without interruption. The president was addressing members of […]
- Uncertainty over impending elections could risk Lanka’s economic recovery: ADB (Category: Breaking News)
- SL hopes for productive talks at IMF WB spring meetings (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil likely to go for presidential poll first – sources (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF working with a government without a mandate – Handunnetti (Category: Breaking News)
Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka surged past the 600,000 mark by March 27, 2024, achieving this milestone in nearly half the time compared to last year.The post Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka soar, surpassing 600,000 within 3 months appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top
- Tourist Trends (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka achieves 2010 tourist arrival target (Category: Breaking News)
- Tourist arrivals in November first half top 27,000 (Category: Breaking News)
- Tourist arrivals for 2010 to exceed 600,000 today (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is hopeful it can resolve debt restructuring issues in the second quarter so it can get financing from the International Monetary Fund because external creditors are all engaging “positively,” according to the South Asian nation’s junior finance minister.The post Sri Lanka confident of meeting conditions for IMF funding soon – report appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Bre...
- Sri Lanka continued strong economic recovery says IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF says Sri Lanka is doing well (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF sees Lanka as role model - Dr Amunugama (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF refutes reports on its advice to digital service tax in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
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- Central Bank of Sri Lanka maintains Policy Rates to support Economic Recovery (Category: Breaking News)
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka threatens administrative measures over high market interest rates (Category: Breaking News)
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka decided to maintain policy interest rates at their current levels (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka central bank keeps policy rates unchanged to tame inflation (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasizes the necessity of a new economic reform program for the country’s economic recovery.The post Sri Lanka President stresses vitality of new Economic reforms for country’s recovery appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News
- “My concern was the nation’s future” – President (Category: Breaking News)
- 2100 new Grama Niladhari officials appointed (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President says Let 2048 be the year of development for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President Ranil delivers Government’s policy statement in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
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- Japanese envoy commends Sri Lanka s anti-corruption initiatives, assures support (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan will support Sri Lanka’s economic development efforts – Japanese Ambassador (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan ready to support debt restructuring – Japanese Ambassador (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan to support Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring negotiations (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) team has reached a staff-level agreement with the Sri Lankan authorities on the second review under the economic reform program supported by a 4-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement and concluded the 2024 Article IV Consultation discussions.The post IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Sri Lanka on second review appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka...
- Sri Lanka reaches IMF staff-level agreement on first review (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF reaches staff-level agreement on first review of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility arrangem... (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF reaches staff-level agreement on Sri Lanka’s second review (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF and Sri Lankan Authorities Reach Staff-Level Agreement on Economic Policies (Category: Breaking News)
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