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China said one of its financial institutions has reached a preliminary agreement with Sri Lanka on resolving China-related debt, a potentially major step toward resolving the South Asian nation’s fiscal woes.The post China says Exim Bank and Sri Lanka reached preliminary debt deal appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- China says Exim Bank and Sri Lanka reached preliminary debt deal (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka says it has deal with China EXIM bank covering $4.2 billion of debt (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s talks with creditors ongoing, unaware of specific deals – IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka says China Exim Bank agreed in principle to restructure $4.2bn of debt (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Sri Lanka: IMF / World Bank – Systemic Reforms Needed appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Wickremesinghe Govt. Continues To Repress Freedoms Of Expression & Pursue Policies Against Minor... (Category: Breaking News)
- Tamils Detained For Commemorating War Dead: 9 Held Under Abusive PTA (Category: Breaking News)
- In Sri Lanka, Chaotic Social Security Reform Denies People’s Rights: “Aswesuma” Program Applies ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Proposed Internet Law Threatens Upcoming Elections (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's central bank resumed interest rate cuts on Thursday to boost growth and as the government seeks to lift revenue and repair its balance sheets in a bid to secure continued financial support from the International Monetary Fund.The post Sri Lanka resumes rate cuts to boost growth as inflation cools appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka Central Bank cuts statutory reserve ratio by 200 bps (Category: Breaking News)
- CBSL governor says more rate cuts needed for economy to bounce back (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka unexpectedly cuts rates by 250 bps as inflation eases (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka signals pause after four rate cuts as IMF loan awaited (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Sri Lanka At A Crossroads: The IMF’s 16-Point Prescription For Reform appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Ex-CBSL Chief backs IMF conditions for resumption of bailout process (Category: Breaking News)
- Harsha hints at Chinese hurdle in debt relief talks (Category: Breaking News)
- Ex-AG backs IMF bailout conditions (Category: Breaking News)
- Government says staff level agreement with IMF not a document (Category: Breaking News)
The World Bank revised up its forecasts for Sri Lanka's economy on Tuesday, noting the crisis-hit nation had made strides in reducing inflation and had benefited from tourism revenue as well as an appreciation in its currency.The post World Bank boosts Sri Lanka economic forecasts after inflation progress appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka resumes rate cuts to boost growth as inflation cools (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka still among 10 countries with highest food price inflation (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka unexpectedly cuts rates by 250 bps as inflation eases (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s economy to shrink by 2% in 2023, Central Bank says (Category: Breaking News)
The US government said a bondholder’s lawsuit against Sri Lanka over the country’s historic debt default should be put on hold.The post Sri Lanka Bondholder Lawsuit Should Be Put on Hold, U.S. Says appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka seeks five-month hold on bondholder suit (Category: Breaking News)
- Local Government Election: Election chief says all relevant documents sent to be gazetted (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Cricket files defamation lawsuit against Sports Minister seeking Rs. 2.4 billion in da... (Category: Breaking News)
- Diana Gamage loses Parliamentary seat (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended sixteen priority actions in its recently released Governance Diagnostic Assessment (GDA) on Sri Lanka to address systematic and severe governance weaknesses and deep-rooted corruption vulnerabilities across State functions in order to unlock
- Anti-Corruption & Governance reforms are critical – IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- Everyone must come together to support Sri Lanka’s recovery and inclusive growth – IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s economy to contract further before gradual recovery in 2024 – ADB (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to receive first tranche of IMF funds in two days (Category: Breaking News)
By SHIHAR ANEEZ ECONOMYNEXT –Sri Lanka’s second tranche of a $3 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund is likely to be delayed as the country has failed to meet the program objective and a global lender’s official said there is no fixed timeline on the disbursement of second tranche. Sri
- IMF review must precede re-look at taxes: Shehan (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF final review discussion with President today (Category: Breaking News)
- Ceylon Chamber of Commerce commends Staff-Level Agreement on first review with IMF, calls for co... (Category: Breaking News)
- The India – Canada spat (Category: Breaking News)
Negotiations to secure the second tranche of funding from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to Sri Lanka are progressing positively, Acting Finance Minister Shehan Semasinghe announced.The post Sri Lanka’s acting finance minister says positive progress in securing second IMF tranche
- Positive Progress in Securing Second IMF Tranche, Says Acting Finance Minister Shehan Semasinghe (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF team arrives in Sri Lanka to evaluate economic reforms (Category: Breaking News)
- Representatives of the International Monetary Fund express satisfaction with the implemented eco... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka commences IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings with positive bilateral talks (Category: Breaking News)
Some members on the committee of Sri Lanka's official creditors are pushing to reach a deal to restructure the nation's debt without the participation of China, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday citing people familiar with the matter.The post Some Sri Lanka creditors seeking debt restructuring deal without China appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- China says Exim Bank and Sri Lanka reached preliminary debt deal (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan, India and France launch creditors meeting on Sri Lanka debt (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s talks with creditors ongoing, unaware of specific deals – IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka bondholders raise concerns over debt deal transparency (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund did not reach a staff-level agreement with Sri Lanka in its first review under a $2.9bn bailout package, due to a potential shortfall in government revenue generation, Al Jazeera has reported, quoting the lender. Speaking after a two-week visit to the country, IMF
- IMF wants strong budget, narrower deficit from Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka s tax revision helps correct tax revenue expenditure imbalance  IMF Mission (Category: Breaking News)
- 93 percent jump in tax collection in first half of this year (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF says increasing revenue of paramount importance for Sri Lanka; defends VAT hike (Category: Breaking News)
Some of Sri Lanka’s official creditors are advocating for a debt restructuring agreement that excludes China, Bloomberg reported on Thursday (28.) This move, if successful, could have implications for how wealthier nations handle financial stress in developing economies. The proposal involves major creditors, including the US, Japan, and India, signing a memorandum of understanding with [...
- Info about USD 4.2 bn debt deal with China shared with other creditors – CBSL Chief (Category: Breaking News)
- Some Sri Lanka creditors seeking debt restructuring deal without China - Bloomberg (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka confident of meeting conditions for IMF funding soon (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF says 2.9bn loan bailout for Sri Lanka tied to debt relief from bilateral creditors (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says despite early signs of stabilization, full economic recovery in Sri Lanka is not yet assured. Growth momentum remains subdued, with real GDP in the second quarter contracting by 3.1 percent on a year-on-year basis and high-frequency economic indicators
- IMF reaches crucial staff-level agreement with Sri Lanka following first review (Category: Breaking News)
- Haircut for holders of Sri Lanka’s international sovereign bonds (Category: Breaking News)
- US calls on Sri Lanka to conclude debt restructuring agreements (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF Executive Board approves US$ 337 million to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Some members on the committee of Sri Lanka’s official creditors are pushing to reach a deal to restructure the nation’s debt without the participation of China, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday citing people familiar with the matter. The members want the group of major creditors, including the US, Japan and India, to sign a memorandum […]
- China asked to share copies of letter on Sri Lanka debt restructuring (Category: Breaking News)
- Paris Club provides financing assurances to IMF on Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- China in close communication with Sri Lanka on debt restructuring (Category: Breaking News)
- Ceylon Chamber urges China to meet IMF requirements (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission team concluding its visit to Sri Lanka said that despite early signs of stabilization, full economic recovery is not yet assured.The post Despite signs of stabilization, full economic recovery not yet assured – IMF Mission appeared
- Sri Lanka reaches IMF staff-level agreement on first review (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF says full economic recovery in Sri Lanka is not yet assured (Category: Breaking News)
- Sustained reforms critical for lasting recovery in Sri Lanka s economy  IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF staff concludes visit to Sri Lanka saying debt agreements with creditors critical (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund is concerned about a shortfall in revenue collection by Sri Lanka’s government this year, though that is unlikely to derail a $2.9 billion loan programme for the crisis-hit country, two Sri Lankan sources told Reuters.The post Sri Lanka’s revenue shortfall
- IMF not expected to discuss Sri Lanka before year-end – sources (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s talks with creditors ongoing, unaware of specific deals – IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s tax revision helps correct tax revenue & expenditure imbalance – IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF Team to conduct second review of Sri Lanka’s EFF program in March 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
Minister of Power Energy Kanchana Wijesekera on Thursday (Sept. 21) held constructive discussions with the officials of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank with regard to reforms in the energy and power sectors.
[…]The post SL Debt Justice Collective Writes Open Letter To IMF On DDO appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Letter To Tiran (Category: Breaking News)
- An Open Letter To Mr. President Ranil Wickremesinghe (Category: Breaking News)
- Open Letter To The President: Mr. President, It’s Not Too Late! (Category: Breaking News)
- An Open Letter & Appeal To The IMF (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank and Morocco on Monday announced the annual meetings of the two global institutions would proceed in October in Marrakech, despite a recent nearby earthquake that killed more than 2,900 people.
[…]The post IMF & Global Debt Crises appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Paris Summit To Push For Global Debt Reforms & What Sri Lanka Could Bring To The Table (Category: Breaking News)
- Glocalization Without Financialization (Category: Breaking News)
- China’s Economy – Nothing Is Going Right! (Category: Breaking News)
- What Is To Be Done? – Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
The Chinese spy ship ‘Shi Yan 6’ has entered the Malacca strait, bound for Colombo, amid confusion over whether Sri Lanka has granted access for the spy vessel to dock at Colombo. According to reports last month, the Sri Lankan Defence Ministry has granted Shi Yan 6 access to dock at Colombo port. However, the Sri Lankan […]
- Sri Lanka approves request to dock Chinese Research / Survey Vessel Shi Yan 6 (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese research vessel ‘Shi Yan 6’ to dock in Colombo today (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese research vessel permitted to make port call in Sri Lanka in Nov. (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka grants Chinese vessel 48 hours to conduct marine research (Category: Breaking News)
Manusha Nanayakkara, the Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment, confirmed that the existing 9% employee benefit related to the Employee Provident Fund will remain unchanged.The post No harm to the Employee Provident Fund – Manusha appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Assured 9% benefit for EPF to continue for next four years– Minister Manusha Nanayakkara (Category: Breaking News)
- 30% of EPF for medical & housing (Category: Breaking News)
- EPF will not be negatively affected, Manusha assures (Category: Breaking News)
- No harm to the Employee Provident Fund (Category: Breaking News)
ECONOMYNEXT –Sri Lanka will have to wait till the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed its first review of the ongoing IMF programme for the government to review its own fiscal policy, an official said, noting however that it will not step out of the programme’s framework regardless
- IMF final review discussion with President today (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF commends Sri Lanka s efforts in completing first review (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF staff to visit Sri Lanka in Sept. for first programme review (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF and Sri Lanka reaches staff-level agreement following second review (Category: Breaking News)
The inaugural meeting to assess Sri Lanka’s progress on implementing economic reforms proposed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was held at the Presidential Secretariat on Thursday (14).The review will be held over two weeks from Thursday and the final discussion of the review will be held
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- Man charged with abducting two women (Category: AU, New South Wales)
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- Authorities identify victim in fatal hit and run in western Iowa (Category: USA, Iowa)
The first review of the International Monetary Fund’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Sri Lanka is slated to commence today (September 14).The post First review of IMF’s Extended Fund Facility for Sri Lanka to commence today appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- IMF second review of Sri Lanka s bailout package begins today (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF Team to conduct second review of Sri Lanka’s EFF program in March 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF s first program review begins today; Sri Lanka hopeful of promising pathway for growth (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF team in Colombo this week for first review of Extended Fund Facility (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has accepted offers to exchange about $10 billion worth of defaulted local debt for new bonds, the Finance Ministry said on Tuesday, taking it a step towards meeting debt restructuring requirements ahead of an International Monetary Fund (IMF) review.The post Sri Lanka announces $10
- Sri Lanka’s revenue shortfall concerns IMF team – sources (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Expects Major Debt Restructuring Deals as IMF to Review Bailout (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan, India and France to announce Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring negotiation process (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka debt restructuring stumbles as government rejects bondholders’ proposal (Category: Breaking News)
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Sunday called on the G20 members to lead by example and deliver on the promises of $100 billion per year for climate finance supported by strengthening the Multilateral Development Banks. Speaking at the conclusion
- SL a warning sign to world:IMF Chief (Category: Breaking News)
- India greatly sensitive to needs of Lanka – PM Modi (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF says changes to G20 Common Framework required for debt restructuring (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF flags debt restructuring hurdles for distressed economies (Category: Breaking News)
By HIMAL KOTELAWALA ECONOMYNEXT – If Sri Lanka allows elections to distract from the path of recovery, stabilization and growth, the country will be hit by a fresh crisis far worse than any before, former central bank governor Indrajit Coomaraswamy said. Speaking at a forum organized by Cal, a Colombo-based investment banking group, Coomaraswamy said […]
- SL economy on right track: Ex-CBSL Chief (Category: Breaking News)
- Weerawansa says President has no mandate to sell strategic assets (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka crisis would deepen if creditors disagree, IMF says amid China concerns (Category: Breaking News)
- GL accuses govt. of encouraging chaos to prevent peaceful Presidential election next year (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Channel 4’s Easter Sunday: The IMF Descends Amid An Over The Horizon Operation Staring ‘Sonic-Sonic’? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
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- Beyond The Myth Of TINA To The IMF: The New Development Bank In The Asian 21st Century (Category: Breaking News)
World leaders have been gathering in India ahead of a G20 summit between nations that are divided on many issues, the biggest being the war in Ukraine following Russia’s invasion. On Friday evening US President Joe Biden met his host, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with the leaders pledging cooperation in a raft of areas. […]
- How India overcame bitter G20 divisions over Ukraine (Category: Breaking News)
- Russia hails unexpected G20 ‘milestone’ as Ukraine fumes (Category: Breaking News)
- Modi US visit: Why Washington is rolling out the red carpet for Indian PM (Category: Breaking News)
- India stands with Manipur -PM Modi (Category: Breaking News)
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