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During a meeting between President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sri Lankan authorities and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday (11), the IMF congratulated the country on completing the first review under its program. The IMF highlighted the positive start of the program, recognizing
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) applauds Sri Lanka on significant progress in implementing economic reforms.The post IMF applauds Sri Lanka’s significant progress in economic reforms appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
During a meeting between President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sri Lankan authorities and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday (11), the IMF congratulated the country on completing the first review under its program.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised Sri Lanka for successfully completing the first review under its program.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) wants Sri Lanka to conclude the negotiations with external commercial creditors and implement agreements with official creditors. Julie Kozack, Director of Communications at the IMF noted that the Executive Board approved the first review of the program
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team has arrived in Sri Lanka and will engage in discussions for a period of one week from January 11 to January 19, 2023.The post IMF team arrives in Sri Lanka to evaluate economic reforms appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top
A group of officials from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have arrived in Sri Lanka and will engage in discussions for a period of one week, State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe said.
Sri Lanka's central bank is considering moving towards a single policy rate mechanism to ensure better signaling of its monetary policy stance, Governor P. Nandalal Weerasinghe said on Wednesday.The post Sri Lanka central bank to consider a single policy rate mechanism appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Japan restated the importance for early completion of signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Sri Lanka and creditor nations on debt restructuring, after an agreement was reached in principle late last year.The post Japan urges early signing of debt MoU between Sri Lanka and creditors appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
ECONOMYNEXT –Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe urged the public to become informants to broaden the tax net and thus reduce both overall direct and indirect taxes. The government has raised Value Added Tax (VAT), an indirect tax to 18 percent from 15 percent with effect from January 1. The move also will see some VAT […]
Cabinet Spokesman and Transport, Highways and Mass Media Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardhana yesterday (January 02) said that legal action should be taken against traders who raise prices on consumer items arbitrarily.The post VAT has not been charged on consumer goods – Minister appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremasinghe officially declared open the new headquarters complex of Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) in Akuregoda, Battaramulla on January 01, 2024.The post Sri Lanka President opens new Headquarters of Sri Lanka Air Force appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
State Minister for Finance, Shehan Semasinghe, emphasized that the sustained single-digit inflation has significantly contributed to fostering business confidence within the country.The post Sri Lanka Government targets an increase in state revenue to 15% of GDP by 2026 appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandala Weerasinghe has emphasized the importance of the continuity of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).The post Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor says IMF agreement must be continued under any Government
Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nandala Weerasinghe has emphasised the importance of the continuity of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has cautioned the Wickremesinghe-Rajapaksa government against counting loans received from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB) as external buffers as they have to be paid back.The post Samagi Jana Balawegaya warns
Sri Lanka said on Wednesday it expects its foreign exchange reserves to rise above $4 billion this month, their highest level since the island nation plunged last year into its worst economic crisis since independence in 1948.The post Sri Lanka sees forex reserves exceeding $4 billion after fresh funding appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe has urged all political leaders to exhibit responsibility in their approach to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program.The post Sri Lanka President calls for proposals from opponents of IMF program to rescue country from financial crisis appeared
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has urged all political leaders to exhibit responsibility in their approach to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program and cautioned against engaging in rhetoric merely for public appeasement without shouldering responsibilities.
ECONOMYNEXT –Sri Lanka’s Constitutional Council is making rules to select and appoint commissioners to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) and International Monetary Fund report said. Sri Lanka has “committed to ambitious governance reforms based on key
US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung has expressed her satisfaction over the International Monetary Fund s (IMF) approval for the second tranche of funds for Sri Lanka under its Extended Fund Facility (EFF).
The second review of Sri Lanka's $2.9 billion bailout with the IMF could be completed in the first half of 2024, provided it manages to meet debt restructuring and revenue targets set under the programme, an official said on Wednesday.The post Sri Lanka’s second review of $2.9 billion IMF bailout possible in first half of 2024 – official appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Bre...
Leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Sajith Premadasa has declared that Sri Lanka s existing agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) would be renegotiated under an SJB government.
Sri Lanka has been told to sign a Memoranda of Understanding with its official creditors on debt treatment. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said that Sri Lanka has reached important milestones in putting debt on the path towards sustainability. Peter Breuer, IMF Senior Mission Chief for Sri
In a special statement to Parliament today (13), President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the critical role of the government’s program, backed by assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and debt restructuring, in rebuilding the collapsed Sri Lankan economy. The President warned
President Ranil Wickremesinghe states that the conditions imposed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Sri Lanka, can only be removed by continuing along the same path and strengthening the country s economy.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says increasing state revenue is of paramount importance for Sri Lanka as the South Asian island nation continues to be an economy with exceptionally low tax revenues.
Sri Lanka currently imports most of its energy needs, including oil, coal and hydrocarbons. To ease the economic burden, the island nation aims to generate 70% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.The post Sri Lanka approves nuclear power plant construction with Russia as top contender appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe is delivering a special statement in Parliament on the International Monetary Fund s Executive Board s completion of the first review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement for Sri Lanka.
The International Monetary Fund says its second review under the 48-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement for Sri Lanka is expected to be completed by the end of the first half of 2024, says IMF Senior Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, Peter Breuer.