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[…]The post Nothing ‘Holistic’ About The Romesh De Silva Constitutional Draft Or The Millions Spent By ‘Experts’ appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Aren’t Citizens Entitled To Propose & Enforce ‘System Changes’? (Category: Breaking News)
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Bangladesh has extended the repayment period of Sri Lanka’s $200 million loan it had given by six more months.The post Sri Lanka given more time to repay Bangladesh’s $200 Million loan appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sri Lanka pays off $200 million loan from Bangladesh with $4.5 million interest (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka returns another $100 million to Bangladesh (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka pays back $50 million to Bangladesh (Category: Breaking News)
- After Bangladesh assisted Sri Lanka with $200 million, many countries made similar requests – PM... (Category: Breaking News)
By N Sathiya Moorthy Now that President Ranil Wickremesinghe has promised to table the IMF bail-out documents in Parliament on 25 April, there will be some relief for citizens wanting out of the meaningless politico-electoral speculation of the time. It could well be back to a more serious discourse on the economy, economic recovery – […]
- Bangladesh gives Sri Lanka more time to repay $200 million loan (Category: Breaking News)
- Three leading international firms offer advice to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF says time frame for Sri Lanka bailout remains uncertain (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka hopeful of completing debt restructuring in six months (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Four Popular Fallacies Relating To Central Banking appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Central Bank Independence: Issue To The Fore Again, But Will The Government Have Foresight To Do... (Category: Breaking News)
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Bangladesh has extended the repayment period of the loan it had given to Sri Lanka by six more months as the Island nation continues to struggle to fix its debt crisis, officials say. Earlier, the central bank of Sri Lanka had sought time from Bangladesh to make the first instalment of the $200 million credit […]
- Sri Lanka pays off $200m loan from Bangladesh with $4.5m interest (Category: Breaking News)
- Bangladesh says Sri Lanka paid back another $100m (Category: Breaking News)
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka returns $50m of $200m Bangladesh loan (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka given more time to repay Bangladesh’s $200 Million loan (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Taxes, Swiss Bank Accounts & The Chinese Cafe appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Playing The Fiddle While The Country Burns! (Category: Breaking News)
- What Is To Be Done? – Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil’s Budget Crisis & Ibn Khaldun (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil’s Economic Strategy: Will His Prioritisation Of Targets Misfire? (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka makes significant progress in restructuring its debt and solving the economic crisis at the 2023 spring meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund in Washington DC.The post Sri Lanka makes significant progress at the World Bank – IMF spring meetings in Washington appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sri Lanka commences IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings with positive bilateral talks (Category: Breaking News)
- Lankan delegation to leave this week to attend IMF spring meeting (Category: Breaking News)
- Global finance leaders single out China as barrier to faster debt relief (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan, India and France to announce Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring negotiation process (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is looking to work with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to ensure a prosperous future for all. State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe said he appreciated the continued partnership with USAID in promoting sustainable economic development in Sri Lanka. He expressed this view in a tweet after meeting USAID Deputy Assistant […]
- USAID to fund construction of battery switching stations in Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Champika Ranawaka hints at contesting Presidential polls (Category: Breaking News)
- UNP decides to pick Ranil as presidential candidate (Category: Breaking News)
- Magnitude 4.4 quake reported off Hambantota (Category: Breaking News)
Japan, India and France on Thursday announced a common platform for talks among bilateral creditors to coordinate restructuring of Sri Lanka’s debt, a move they hope would serve as a model for solving the debt woes of middle-income economies.The post Japan, India and France launch creditors meeting on Sri Lanka debt appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA New...
- Sri Lanka’s creditor nations to meet despite uncertainty on China (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan, India and France to announce Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring negotiation process (Category: Breaking News)
- China will support Sri Lanka’s debt rework, says CBSL governor (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan, India and France launch creditors meeting on Sri Lanka debt (Category: Breaking News)
Japan, India and France announced a common platform for talks among bilateral creditors to coordinate restructuring of Sri Lanka’s debt, a move they hope would serve as a model for solving the debt woes of middle-income economies. It remains uncertain, however, whether Sri Lanka’s biggest bilateral creditor – China – will join the initiative launched […]
- Sri Lanka’s sovereign lenders yet to outline debt talks plans (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF still awaiting adequate assurances on Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka hopeful of completing debt restructuring in six months (Category: Breaking News)
- China in close communication with Sri Lanka on debt restructuring (Category: Breaking News)
While the days of good news are going on for India, the latest good news is that our country’s currency, the rupee, is gradually making its place and influence among countries of the world. Seeing the increasing role of India in international trade, the countries of the world are coming forward to do financial transactions […]
- Expect India-Russia bilateral trade to reach $50 billion, says Russian Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka wants to start rupee trade with India (Category: Breaking News)
- Threats To The Hegemony Of The US Dollar (Category: Breaking News)
- Ambitious Digital Rupee (Category: Breaking News)
The United States District Court in the Southern District of New York has set dates to hear the lawsuit filed by Hamilton Reserve Bank seeking payment of defaulted International Sovereign Bonds (ISBs) on April 20, following a failed attempt to get the case dismissed by the Sri Lankan government.The post Next hearing of Hamilton Reserve Bank’s lawsuit against Sri Lanka on April 20 appeared fi...
- Sri Lanka seeks five-month hold on bondholder suit (Category: Breaking News)
- U.S. court grants Sri Lanka’s request for 6-month halt in Hamilton Reserve Bank lawsuit (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Bondholder Lawsuit Should Be Put on Hold, U.S. Says (Category: Breaking News)
- Default:NY court turns down GoSL motion (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka participated in a global sovereign debt roundtable meeting where debt sustainability and debt restructuring challenges and ways to address them were discussed. The Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable (GSDR) was held in Washington with the participation of International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, World Bank Group President David Malpass and Indian Minister of [R...
- Finance Ministers of Japan, India to announce launch of Sri Lanka talks (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka hopeful of completing debt restructuring in six months (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt talks: ‘Othello’ without Iago? (Category: Breaking News)
- USAID to fund construction of battery switching stations in Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
By Easwaran Rutnam China has called on commercial and multilateral creditors to take part in Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring based on fair burden-sharing. Responding to a question posed at a regular press briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin said that the Export-Import Bank of China, as the official bilateral creditor, has stated clearly in its […]
- China in close communication with Sri Lanka on debt restructuring (Category: Breaking News)
- China assures will not harm Sri Lanka’s interests (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka says China survey ship can dock in its port (Category: Breaking News)
- China says Exim Bank and Sri Lanka reached preliminary debt deal (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka expects China to support its effort to restructure debts and help it begin repaying its obligations, according to the nation’s central bank governor.The post China will support Sri Lanka’s debt rework, says CBSL governor appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring: China expected to inform its support to IMF today (Category: Breaking News)
- China tells IMF willing to take constructive part in debt talks (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to announce debt restructuring strategy in April – Central Bank Governor (Category: Breaking News)
- China’s EXIM bank offers Sri Lanka debt extension – report (Category: Breaking News)
Japan, India and France are scheduled to hold a press briefing on Thursday (13 April) to announce the launch of the debt restructuring negotiation process on Sri Lanka.The post Japan, India and France to announce Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring negotiation process appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Japan, India and France to announce launch of Sri Lanka s debt restructuring negotiations (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan, India and France launch creditors meeting on Sri Lanka debt (Category: Breaking News)
- China assures commitment towards Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring process (Category: Breaking News)
- India seeks close coordination between Sri Lanka and all creditors (Category: Breaking News)
The Asian Development Bank is considering more concessionary funding for Sri Lanka and support for green bond issues as part of its assistance to help the South Asian nation recover from its worst economic crisis in decades.The post Asian Development Bank eyeing cheaper funds for Sri Lanka, green bond support appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- ADB to disburse US$ 203 Million emergency loan to support Sri Lanka’s poor and vulnerable (Category: Breaking News)
- ADB approves $100 million loan to support SMEs in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka shows signs of recovery but must maintain reform momentum: ADB (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka crisis: President meets ADB officials on areas of cooperation (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s sovereign lenders have yet to inform the government how they will engage with the country to restructure its $7.1 billion of debt and whether they will form an official committee or engage in bilateral talks, the central bank governor told Reuters in an interview on Tuesday.The post Sri Lanka central bank chief says sovereign lenders yet to outline debt talks plans appeared first on Sr...
- Sri Lanka’s sovereign lenders yet to outline debt talks plans (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka gives China deal details, keeping IMF aid on track (Category: Breaking News)
- No more second chances to stabilize country s economy- CBSL governor (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Says Inflation Nears Peak, Easing Pressure on Economy (Category: Breaking News)
The UK is set to be one of the worst performing major economies in the world this year, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). It says the UK economy’s performance in 2023 will be the worst among the 20 biggest economies, known as the G20, which includes sanctions-hit Russia. The IMF predicts the UK […]
- Prince Harry accuses Prince William of physical attack (Category: Breaking News)
- FBI makes arrests over alleged secret Chinese ‘police stations’ in New York (Category: Breaking News)
- Turkey earthquake death toll could increase eight-fold (Category: Breaking News)
- UK Government to block Scottish gender bill (Category: Breaking News)
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva, has called for a united effort to resolve the crisis in Sri Lanka. She also said that the IMF will support Sri Lanka at this difficult time. Her comments came following a meeting with a delegation from Sri Lanka led by State Minister of […]
- World Bank and IMF discuss Sri Lanka’s reform agenda (Category: Breaking News)
- China to support Sri Lanka’s efforts to address debt vulnerabilities (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan, India and France launch Sri Lanka debt re-structuring talks (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF Executive Board approves bailout package for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Bill titled ‘Central Bank of Sri Lanka’: By Shamindra Ferdinando Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena made the following announcement immediately after the opening of Parliament on April 04, 2023. The Speaker declared: “I wish to make an announcement in respect of the Bill titled ‘Central Bank of Sri Lanka.’ The court has determined that none of […]
- Parliament urged to incorporate amendments into Central Bank Bill in keeping with promise to SC (Category: Breaking News)
- CBSL Bill passes muster with SC (Category: Breaking News)
- SC refers FR case on Revival Bill to CJ (Category: Business)
- SC commences hearing petitions challenging proposed 22 A (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s sovereign lenders have yet to inform the Government how they will engage with the country to restructure its $7.1 billion of debt and whether they will form an official committee or engage in bilateral talks, the Central Bank Governor told Reuters in an interview on Tuesday. The island nation aims to formally engage […]
- Sri Lanka to present debt restructuring, IMF bailout plans to creditors (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan seeks to organise Sri Lanka creditors’ meeting on debt crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan, India and France launch Sri Lanka debt re-structuring talks (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF still awaiting adequate assurances on Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) had talks with Sri Lanka on the country’s economic reform agenda. The discussion took place during the ongoing visit to Washington by State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe to attend the World Bank and IMF Spring Meetings. World Bank Managing Director of Operations Anna Bjerde tweeted […]
- IMF chief calls for united effort to address Sri Lanka crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- China to support Sri Lanka’s efforts to address debt vulnerabilities (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka seeks to work with USAID to ensure prosperous future (Category: Breaking News)
- World Bank calls for increased transparency in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has requested foreign countries to review their travel advisories to reflect the stability in the country which would further encourage tourist influx. Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry convened a briefing on current developments in Sri Lanka for the Colombo-based diplomatic corps. Minister of State of Foreign Affairs Tharaka Balasuriya, Chief of Staff […]
- Maldives Foreign Minister to visit Sri Lanka for joint commission talks (Category: Breaking News)
- Kazakhstan invites Sri Lankan President to undertake an official visit (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka looks to enhance ties with Russia (Category: Breaking News)
- Singapore offers assistance to upgrade immigration system in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will push this week for urgent resolution of requests by Zambia and Ghana for restructuring of their sovereign debts, and moves to conclude a debt treatment for Sri Lanka, U.S. Treasury said on Monday.The post U.S. Treasury Secretary to push for moves to conclude debt treatment for Sri Lanka appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka -...
- Yellen ‘eager’ to work with China on debt, other global challenges (Category: Breaking News)
- Janet Yellen warns United States could run out of cash by June 1 (Category: Breaking News)
- Janet Yellen warns US could run out of cash by June 1 (Category: Breaking News)
- Janet Yellen sworn in as Biden's Treasury Secretary (Category: USA, South Dakota)
By Shamindra Ferdinando The International Monetary Fund (IMF) owed an explanation as regards the recent government declaration that domestic debt restructuring was part of the programme implemented in terms of Sri Lanka’s agreement with the lending agency, top Opposition spokesperson Prof. G.L. Pieris, MP said yesterday (10). Having repeatedly assured that domestic debt wouldn’t be […]
- Opposition slams govt. over domestic debt restructuring (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. still undecided about domestic debt restructuring methods (Category: Breaking News)
- No final decision on domestic debt restructuring : Bandula debt (Category: Breaking News)
- JVP moves SC to prevent possible losses to EPF, ETF (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post The Role Of National Defence In A Crisis-Ridden Economy appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Evil Is Not Mere Money Printing, But Unbridled Government Expenditure (Category: Breaking News)
- Citizens Should Be Aware Of The Burden Of Total Government Expenditure (Category: Breaking News)
- Crisis-Hit Sri Lanka Economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Bankrupt Sri Lanka Celebrated Independence, But Now It Is Back To Hard Economic Realities (Category: Breaking News)
To tackle the enormous economic challenge that Sri Lanka is facing, everyone must come together to support the recovery and promote stable and inclusive growth, says the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Senior Mission Chief for Sri Lanka Peter Breuer.The post Everyone must come together to support Sri Lanka’s recovery and inclusive growth – IMF appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Lates...
- Everyone must come together to support Sri Lanka s recovery and inclusive growth  IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Sri Lanka on second review (Category: Breaking News)
- Despite signs of stabilization, full economic recovery not yet assured – IMF Mission (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF and Sri Lanka reaches Staff-Level Agreement for US$ 2.9 Billion Programme (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Anti-Terrorism Act To Prevent System Change appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- IMF, ATA & RW’s Consolidation (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF Forecasts & Systemic Crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Aragalaya, Political Buddhism & Ranilocracy (Category: Breaking News)
- Glocalization Without Financialization (Category: Breaking News)
State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe will lead a delegation from Sri Lanka for the 2023 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) which will take place from April 10 to 16 in Washington, DC. President Ranil Wickremesinghe has assigned Semasinghe to attend the discussions, the Ministry of Finance […]
- IMF wants Sri Lanka to provide more relief to the poor (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka yet to receive assurance from creditors (Category: Breaking News)
- Shehan Semasinghe sworn in as Acting Finance Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka expects first review by IMF to be successful (Category: Breaking News)
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