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Sri Lanka’s inflation accelerated in November for a second straight month as energy tariffs were raised to keep the International Monetary Fund’s $3 billion bailout on track.The post Sri Lanka inflation rises for second month on high energy costs appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka’s inflation eases to 2.5% in March 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s key inflation rate rises to 1.5% in October (Category: Breaking News)
- CCPI based inflation further drops to 57.2% (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka consumer price inflation eases to 53.2% in January but impulses still persist (Category: Breaking News)
The Minister of Economy and Planning of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Faisal bin Alibrahim, has announced that the country s national carrier Saudia, formally known as Saudi Arabian Airlines, would recommence flights to Sri Lanka very soon.
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Sri Lanka's in-principle pact with creditor nations to restructure its debt prepares the way for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to consider clearing the first review of a bailout next month, the global lender said on Thursday.The post IMF says Sri Lanka debt deal could help board clear first bailout review appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka’s second review of $2.9 billion IMF bailout possible in first half of 2024 – official (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF Team to conduct second review of Sri Lanka’s EFF program in March 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF board approves first review of Sri Lanka’s nearly $3 billion bailout (Category: Breaking News)
- There is “strong expectation” of Sri Lanka commercial creditor deal: IMF (Category: Breaking News)
The French Development Agency’s (Agence Française de Développement also known as AFD) Regional Directorate is strengthening its base in Sri Lanka in line with the commemoration of 75 years of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and France. It also marks the enduring partnership between AFD Group and its Sri Lankan partners, which began in 2005 […]
- France to provide EUR 450,000 to CEB for renewable energy (Category: Breaking News)
- France continues support for Sri Lanka’s renewable energy plans (Category: Breaking News)
- EU, AFD, and World Bank support strengthening Sri Lanka s public finance management (Category: Breaking News)
- French government pledges support for the development process of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Addressing the 2023 Sri Lanka Economic Summit, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has declared the imperative need for radical economic restructuring to ensure the sustainability of the country s economy.
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Sri Lanka needs $100 billion to become a net zero emitter by 2040, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Tuesday, as the island also attempts to build climate change resilience while navigating its worst financial crisis in decades.The post Sri Lanka needs $100 billion to become net zero emitter by 2040, president says appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka needs $100 billion to become net zero emitter by 2040, president says (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. allocates 600 acres for proposed International Climate Change University (Category: Breaking News)
- President Wickremesinghe warns of climate crisis and unveils ambitious plans (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to transition to green economy at a cost (Category: Breaking News)
SLPP leader Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday (28) hit back at critics, claiming that a robust economy had been built under his presidency. He said the UNP-SLFP government which ruled the country during the 2015-2019 period should be held responsible for the current economic crisis. The following
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- Ceylon Chamber identifies opportunities in Brazil during FIFA 2014 and Olympics 2016 (Category: Business)
- Expo 2014 coming next (Category: Business)
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- Preparing The Ground For Early Elections (Category: Breaking News)
- New Mandates Before New Amendments (Category: Breaking News)
- President Needs Trust To Succeed In Problem Solving (Category: Breaking News)
- Rise & Fall Of Nationalism In North & South (Category: Breaking News)
The Minister of Economy and Planning for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Faisal F. Alibrahim, met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Monday (27) at the Presidential Secretariat. During the discussions, Minister Faisal F. Alibrahim emphasized Saudi Arabia’s keen interest in strengthening economic
By Hiran H.Senewiratne ‘Since local inflation has declined faster than expected, the CBSL Monetary Board has decided to reduce policy interest rates by 100 basis points to enable the economy to reach its true potential, CBSL Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said at the monthly monetary policy
- High interest rates have prevented contraction of economy – CBSL Governor (Category: Breaking News)
- CBSL to maintain ‘dovish monetary policy in view of economic stabilization’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Central Bank raises Policy Interest Rates (Category: Breaking News)
- CB eases lending and deposit interest rates (Category: Breaking News)
by Jehan Perera The government is facing an uphill task to rebuild the country which continues to be in a state of economic and moral decline which was evident in parliamentary proceedings last week. The initial hopes of a quick transition from the economic and moral decline that accompanied the pre-Aragalaya period ended with the […]
- Supreme court nudges govt., to democracy (Category: Breaking News)
- Electionsand economy (Category: Breaking News)
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- Ranil likely to go for presidential poll first – sources (Category: Breaking News)
The Minister of Economy and Planning for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Hon. Faisal F. Alibrahim, met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday afternoon (27) at the Presidential Secretariat.
The Minister of Economy and Planning for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Faisal F. Alibrahim, met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe this afternoon (27) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.
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- IMF Bailout Conditions Plus New Central Bank Act Will Close Doors To Modern Monetary Theory (Category: Breaking News)
- Child’s Guide To Ranilnomics: Actual Tax Payment Is Not What One Pays Today (Category: Breaking News)
- Budget 2023: A Depth Or Dearth (Category: Breaking News)
- The Role Of National Defence In A Crisis-Ridden Economy (Category: Breaking News)
In a historic move to empower the agricultural sector and strengthen the export economy, President Ranil Wickremesinghe unveiled the “Urumaya” Freehold Deed Program during the first phase of the public awareness campaign for the 2024 budget proposal.
Monday 27th November, 2023 The SJB has commenced collecting signatures for a public petition as part of a campaign to have those who are responsible for the current economic crisis stripped of their civic rights. Given public resentment, which is palpable, the SJB may be able to obtain hundreds of thousands of signatures for its […]
- SJB blames Rajapaksas for impending financial burden on public, calls for Government change (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB asks President to hold early general election (Category: Breaking News)
- Response to economic revival plan pathetic: Harsha disappointed (Category: Breaking News)
- Little headway in cleaning mess (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s rights abuses flout EU trade benefits requirements By Claudio Francavilla (from Human Rights Watch website) Sri Lanka’s economy has contracted every year since 2019, but exports to the European Union have increased, providing vital income in desperate economic times
- Proposed Law Breaks Government Pledge to End Abuse’ – HRW (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘SL should expedite signing FTA with China and expand scope of same instrument with India’ (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF won’t assist if govt. puts off LG polls (Category: Breaking News)
- US Trade Delegation Reviews Labor Rights For GSP (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe unveiled the “Urumaya” Freehold Deed Program during the first phase of the public awareness campaign on the 2024 budget proposals held in Nochchiyagama, Anuradhapura today (26). The President reiterated that this program is a tribute to the farmers who have been the backbone of the nation for generations. President Wickremesinghe outlined the […]
- Kamala Harris' VP win is huge for HBCUs, Tougaloo president says (Category: USA, Mississippi)
- Shribman: Gorman, summoned to participate, is celebrated (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
- Shribman: Gorman, summoned to participate, is celebrated (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
- Shribman: Gorman, summoned to participate, is celebrated (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
By Amal JAYASINGHE Malé (Maldives) AFP: Rising sea levels threaten to swamp the Maldives and the Indian Ocean archipelago is already out of drinking water, but the new president says he has scrapped plans to relocate citizens. Instead, President Mohamed Muizzu promises the low-lying nation will beat back the waves through ambitious land reclamation and building […]
- President Ranil congratulates new Maldivian counterpart on inauguration (Category: Breaking News)
- President Ranil meets new Maldivian counterpart, discusses ways to boost bilateral ties (Category: Breaking News)
- President Muizzu is leading the Maldives down a path of corruption and bankruptcy (Category: Breaking News)
- Maldives: Bridge gender gaps to accelerate progress, say UN experts (Category: Breaking News)
(Excerpted from the memoirs of Lalith de Mel) He returned to a Sri Lanka going through a difficult phase due to the JVP uprising. There were curfews and a sense of fear in the air. His predecessor in Sri Lanka had a young family and was glad to get away from the chaos that prevailed […]
- Driving marketing in the boardroom (Category: Business)
- Corporate governance and its importance (Category: Business)
- The PULL Forum with Keith Chamber is a must for marketers (Category: Business)
- Challenge before Sri Lanka Medical Association (Category: Breaking News)
Special attention to promoting the cultivation of minor export crops.Plans for the development of Matale district as a dedicated agricultural hub.Implementation of a special program to popularize cocoa cultivation.Request to provide recommendations at DCC meetings for both expenditure and revenue collection.The grant of free land rights to the Sri Lankan people – The President at the Specia...
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- Sino-Indian Economic Competition (Category: Breaking News)
- Sino-Indian Economic Competition (Category: Breaking News)
- Sino-Indian Economic Competition (Category: Breaking News)
- Threats To The Hegemony Of The US Dollar (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has fallen well short of its obligations linked to the EU’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+), Human Rights Watch (HRW) said.Sri Lanka’s economy has contracted every year since 2019, but exports to the European Union have increased, providing vital income in desperate economic
- HRW accuses Sri Lanka of ignoring EU GSP+ requirements (Category: Breaking News)
- HRW says economic crisis puts rights in Sri Lanka in peril (Category: Breaking News)
- HRW sees army probe as a tactic (Category: Breaking News)
- Halt deportation of Tamils says HRW (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lankan government and the European Union (EU) have signed a financing agreement to promote a circular economy and sustainable consumption and production in the food sector.
Sri Lanka’s central bank signaled it will pause after cutting interest rates for a fourth time this year as the economy gradually recovers from its unprecedented crisis and inflation bottoms out.The post Sri Lanka signals pause after four rate cuts as IMF loan awaited appeared first on ONLANKA
- Sri Lanka central bank to consider a single policy rate mechanism (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Chief says Money printing has drastically reduced in 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Says Inflation Nears Peak, Easing Pressure on Economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka central bank chief: monetary policy transmission still incomplete (Category: Breaking News)
The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has decided to reduce the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Standing Lending Facility Rate (SLFR) of the Central Bank by 100 basis points (bps) to 9.00 per cent and 10.00 per cent, respectively. The Board arrived at this decision following a careful […]
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka decides to maintain policy rates (Category: Breaking News)
- CBSL’s decision to raise policy rates in line with IMF expectations (Category: Breaking News)
- Central Bank decides to continue with tight monetary policy (Category: Breaking News)
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka relaxes its monetary policy stance (Category: Breaking News)
Supermarket manager Laknath Dias says the economic crisis in his native Sri Lanka is too much for him to bear. He is getting ready to fly to Israel in December to work as a farmhand for nearly 10 times the pay, despite the war with Hamas.The post Thousands of Sri Lankan workers set to depart for Israel despite war appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka signs agreement to send workers to Israel (Category: Breaking News)
- Detained Sri Lankan women in Israel to be sent back to Jordan (Category: Breaking News)
- Israel’s Sri Lankans will be evacuated if needed – Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Missing Sri Lankan woman in Israel confirmed dead (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has said that Sri Lanka won’t do anything that is deterimental to India’s security.In an interview with Firstpost, Wickremesinghe said, “India is worried about its own security. Sri Lanka won’t do anything to hurt its security.” When asked about his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year, Wickremesinghe said, “I have […]
- Security forces directed to bring situation in Sri Lanka to normalcy – Acting President Ranil Wi... (Category: Breaking News)
- Administration of justice in Sri Lanka is about the oldest in Asia – President (Category: Breaking News)
- The Leader of the Opposition in Sri Lanka and former Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe seeks ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Indo-Lanka FTA to be revived and upgraded – Prez (Category: Breaking News)
Friday 24th November, 2023 Sri Lanka’s cricket crisis has become internationalised. Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe and the Opposition insist that some Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) officials were behind the International Cricket Council’s decision to suspend SLC. They have produced documentary evidence to prove their claim and tabled in Parliament the copies of the letters that […]
- ICC U-19 World Cup 2024 moved from Sri Lanka to South Africa - Report (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB calls for sacking of SLC management (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC would not have suspended SLC if interim committee had been functional – SJB (Category: Breaking News)
- SLC appoints 3-member Election Committee to elect new office bearers (Category: Breaking News)
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