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Jammu and Kashmir is experiencing a period of high growth, driven by proactive government policies, strategic investments, and concerted efforts aimed at unlocking the region’s immense potential. • Jammu and Kashmir contributes approximately 0.8 percent to India’s GDP, in alignment with its population share of 0.9 percent and its FDI and exports are expanding, with […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe participating in a friendly discussion organized by the ‘United Youth Union’ on the theme ‘Future of our Youth’ in Polonnaruwa on Saturday (23), stressed the necessity of a new economic reform program for the country’s economic recovery. He requested for collective support from all citizens to prevent the next generation from inheriting […]
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After constructive discussions in Colombo, IMF Senior Mission Chief Peter Breuer and Deputy Mission Chief Ms. Katsiaryna Svirydzenka issued the following statement: “The IMF team reached staff-level agreement with the Sri Lankan authorities on the second review under the economic reform program supported by a 4-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement and concluded the 2024 […]
… corruption cited as one of the three issues faced by the country Japanese Ambassador Hideaki Mizukoshi Thursday (21) urged Sri Lanka to turn the continuing economic, political and social crisis into an opportunity to achieve success. The Ambassador said that the country should take advantage of the continuing external pressure to adopt reforms, build-up […]
The Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. MIZUKOSHI Hideaki, expressed Japan’s support for the current program aimed at rebuilding the Sri Lankan economy.The post Japanese Ambassador assures Japan’s support for Sri Lanka’s Economic development efforts appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Following productive discussions, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Sri Lankan authorities have achieved a staff-level agreement on economic policies, marking a significant step in concluding the second review of the 4-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF)-supported program and the 2024 Article IV Consultation. This was stated by Mr. Peter Breuer, IMF Senior Mission Chief during […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reached a staff-level agreement with the Sri Lankan authorities on the second review under the economic reform program supported by a 4-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement. The EFF arrangement was approved by the IMF Executive Board for a total amount of SDR 2.3 billion (about US$3 billion) on March […]
Japan, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have joined hands to protect Sri Lankans from human trafficking. With USD 2.6 Million funding support from the Government of Japan, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), and the International Labour Organization (ILO) launched 12-month “UPLIFT” project. The initiative will contr...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) team has reached a staff-level agreement with the Sri Lankan authorities on the second review under the economic reform program supported by a 4-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement and concluded the 2024 Article IV Consultation discussions.The post IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Sri Lanka on second review appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka...
Global investors and Sri Lankan officials expect to start negotiations aimed at restructuring $12 billion in defaulted global bonds next week, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday.The post Sri Lanka to start restructuring talks with investors next week, Bloomberg News reports appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
In the sun-kissed paradise of the Maldives, where azure waters meet golden shores, a cloud of uncertainty looms over the political landscape. President Mohamed Muizzu, once hailed as a beacon of hope for the nation’s future, now finds himself navigating treacherous waters, buffeted by the winds of discontent and economic strain. The recent opening session […]
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Global investors and Sri Lankan officials expect to start negotiations aimed at restructuring $12 billion in defaulted global bonds next week, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday. A steering committee, comprising of bondholders, will begin talks as they weigh a proposal from the government to rework the overseas debt that has been in default since 2022, […]
Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a staff-level agreement for the release of $1.1bn from a $3bn bailout package the indebted country needed to avert a sovereign default. “The IMF team has reached a staff-level agreement with the Pakistani authorities on the second and final review of Pakistan’s stabilisation programme,” the IMF […]
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US prosecutors have widened their probe of India’s Adani Group to focus on whether the company may have engaged in bribery as well as the conduct of the company’s billionaire founder, according to people with direct knowledge of the matter. Investigators are digging into whether an Adani entity, or people linked to the company including Mr […]
Sri Lanka: Repression of Civic Space Threatens Financial Reform The International Monetary Fund (IMF) should urge Sri Lanka’s government to abandon draft legislation that would severely curtail civil society and jeopardize the IMF’s programme in the country, Human Rights Watch said in a letter to the IMF that was released on Tuesday (12). The proposed […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) should urge Sri Lanka’s government to abandon draft legislation that would severely curtail civil society and jeopardize the IMF’s program in the country, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in a letter to the IMF that was released on Tuesday (March 12).The post Human Rights Watch urges IMF to oppose laws restricting freedom in Sri Lanka appeared first on ONLANKA - ...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) should urge Sri Lanka’s government to abandon draft legislation that would severely curtail civil society and jeopardize the IMF’s program in the country, Human Rights Watch said in a letter to the IMF that was released, Wednesday. The proposed Non-Governmental Organizations (Registration and Supervision) Act is among several recent and […]
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The National Bureau of Statistics of the Communist Party of China recently released a series of economic data however there is still no data on the youth unemployment rate which is said to be intentional due to the current situation. Currently unemployment among Chinese youth is widespread to maintain stability and avoid risks from domestic […]
Peter Breuer, Chief of IMF Mission to Sri Lanka has claimed that the Sri Lankan economy is showing signs of progress. The monetary and fiscal measures like tax increases and particularly the debt moratorium may have resulted in giving some breathing space for the country to recover from the period
In recent years, Maldives has witnessed a creeping shadow of Chinese influence, casting doubt on the sovereignty and autonomy of this island nation. The recent signing of a defense cooperation agreement between China and the Maldives on 4th March serves as a stark reminder of the dangerous path the Maldives treads, as it inches closer […]
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It’s about to get easier for some foreign travelers to visit China, with the government announcing plans to extend its visa exemption policy to six additional European countries. The exemption will take effect on March 14, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced on Thursday during a press conference on the sidelines of the National People’s […]
By Saman Indrajith President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday told Parliament that the government was planning to exempt items such as books, school equipment, health equipment, and medicine from VAT. Making a special statement in the House, the President said: “By 2022, the country was slated to repay approximately US$6 billion in foreign debt annually, amounting to […]
Sri Lanka's President, Ranil Wickremesinghe, asserted that the nation’s economy is experiencing robust growth due to the government’s initiatives.The post Sri Lanka’s President says Government initiatives drive robust economic growth appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News