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Sri Lanka s Cabinet Spokesman Bandula Gunawardena has assured that positive responses have been received thus far with regards to the bailout due to be received by Sri Lanka from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The approval of the Cabinet of Ministers has been granted to establish the International Trade Office, during the cabinet meeting held yesterday (Jan. 17).
India formally notified that it would support Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring plan, clearing a major hurdle for the bankrupt nation to unlock a $2.9 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund, Bloomberg reported citing a person with knowledge of the matter.The post India formally notifies support to restructure Sri Lanka’s debt – report appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Lates...
India formally notified that it would support Sri Lanka s debt restructuring plan, clearing a major hurdle for the bankrupt nation to unlock a $2.9 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund, Bloomberg reported citing a person with knowledge of the matter.
The year 2014 was a watershed year for Sri Lanka-China relations. The official launch of negotiations for the Sri Lanka-China Free Trade Agreement was witnessed by Chinese President Xi Jinping and Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa. The Chinese Minister of Commerce, Gao Hucheng, and the Sri Lankan Minister of Economic Development, Basil Rajapaksa, signed a […]
As a global leader in consumer electronics and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), Samsung Electronics has ascertained its responsibility to establish an eco-conscious value chain through its innovative technologies and products, as well as to provide more valuable and enlightening experiences to each and every consumer. At CES 2023 in January, Samsung outlined its plan […]
As a global leader in consumer electronics and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), Samsung Electronics has ascertained its responsibility to establish an eco-conscious value chain through its innovative technologies and products, as well as to provide more valuable and enlightening experiences to each and every consumer. At CES 2023 in January, Samsung outlined its plan […]
On the sidelines of the International Ombudsman Conference 2023, the Office of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration (Ombudsman) of Sri Lanka and Ombudsman Institution of Türkiye has entered into Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 11 January 2023 in Ankara.
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The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has sought to strengthen relations between the GCC and Sri Lanka. Dr Nayef Falah M. Al Hajraf, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, underlined the significance of strengthening the bonds between the GCC and Sri Lanka, and the means to enhance and develop them, in a way that serves […]
by Jehan Perera The government’s proposal to set up a truth and reconciliation mechanism to deal with the unresolved human rights issues of the war will get a boost in the aftermath of last week’s unexpected developments that will directly affect three former presidents of Sri Lanka hitherto thought to be untouchable by virtue of […]
By Rathindra Kuruwita Chinese International Department Vice Minister Chen Zhou yesterday told political party leaders that China is ready to work with any party and that the developing world can benefit greatly from collaboration with Beijing. Zhou made this statement, briefing political party representatives, and journalists, on the 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party. He [̷...
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s visit to Colombo on Thursday will focus on “supporting Sri Lanka” in its current economic crisis, government sources said, adding that talks are ongoing in the field of energy security, food security, currency swap arrangements as well as talks about restructuring Sri Lanka’s debt. The two-day visit is expected […]
A majority of the World Economic Forum’s Community of Chief Economists expect a global recession in 2023, see geopolitical tensions continuing to shape the global economy, and anticipate further monetary tightening in the United States and Europe. These are the key findings of the Chief Economists Outlook, launched today at the World Economic Forum Annual […]
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By N Sathiya Moorthy If anyone thought that the recent Canadian sanctions against former Presidents Mahinda Rajapaksa and brother Gotabaya Rajapaksa, along with two army officers charged with Tamil-killing outside the battle-field could pressure the government of President Ranil Wickremesinghe to fast-track a liberal solution to the ethnic problem, it is not to be. If […]
The Sri Lankan Government should immediately end the arbitrary detention of Wasantha Mudalige, a student activist who was arrested on August 18, 2022, seven human rights organizations said today. Amnesty International, Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA), CIVICUS, Frontline Defenders, Human Rights Watch, International Working Group on Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka Campaign for [...
The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) board has sought a report on the humiliating loss to India in the 3rd one Day International (ODI). SLC said it has directed the Manager of the National Team to submit a report pertaining to Sri Lanka’s heavy defeat faced against India in the 3rd ODI, which was played on […]
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A severe fragmentation of the global economy after decades of increasing economic integration could reduce global economic output by up to 7%, but the losses could reach 8-12% in some countries, if technology is also decoupled, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in a new staff report.The post IMF says fragmentation could cost global economy up to 7% of GDP appeared first on Sri Lanka News ...
External Affairs Minister of India, S. Jaishankar’s visit to Colombo on Thursday will focus on “supporting Sri Lanka” in its current economic crisis, government sources said, adding that talks are ongoing in the field of energy security, food security, currency swap arrangements as well as talks about restructuring Sri Lanka’s debt. The two-day visit is expected to see some announcements.The post ...
A severe fragmentation of the global economy after decades of increasing economic integration could reduce global economic output by up to 7%, but the losses could reach 8-12% in some countries, if technology is also decoupled, the International Monetary Fund said in a new staff report.
Nepalis are observing a day of mourning for victims of the country’s worst air disaster for some three decades. At least 68 people died when a flight from Kathmandu to the tourist town of Pokhara crashed and caught fire on Sunday morning. Mobile phone footage showed the Yeti Airlines flight rolling sharply as it approached […]
Rex Clementine in Trivandrum Sri Lanka suffered the heaviest defeat ever in ODI cricket by any team as they went down to India by a mammoth 317 runs in the third ODI here in Trivandrum on Sunday. Set a target of 391 to win, Sri Lanka were shot out for 73 runs in 22 overs […]
New tax administration system for Excise Dept. proposed at a cost of Rs 2 bn By Shamindra Ferdinando The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stepped in to help streamline tax collection here amidst allegations of corruption and inefficiency against revenue collecting authorities. Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakse, PC, has repeatedly alleged both in and outside […]
Minister of Ports Shipping and Aviation Nimal Siripala de Silva has instructed officials to expedite the process of establishing electronic gate facilities at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). The Minister gave those instructions to the officials of the Airport and Aviation (Sri Lanka) (Private) Ltd at a special discussion held at the Ministry auditorium on […]
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Chinese Vice Minister Chen Zhou had talks with former President Mahinda Rajapaksa in Colombo today. Rajapaksa said that the Chinese official reaffirmed China’s commitment to foster strong, dynamic bilateral relations between China and Sri Lanka. Zhou, the Vice Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee is leading a high-level […]
More Sri Lankan domestic workers who were stranded in Oman returned to the country today. A group of 15 Sri Lankans were were sheltered in a safe house managed by the Sri Lankan Embassy in Oman, returned to Sri Lanka today. Last week 7 Sri Lankans who were sheltered at the “Suraksha” safe house managed […]