COLOMBO, (Xinhua) — Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Nandalal Weerasinghe said the country could finalize negotiations with both bilateral and commercial creditors in advance of the first…
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Sri Lanka Airline Boss Says ‘Don’t be a CEO During Covid’
by Myint Nyanby Myint NyanSri Lanka’s national carrier has been struggling against even more headwinds than many of its rivals. Airlines around the world have been buffeted by the impact of countries closing their…
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Power and energy minister says different categories of petrol and diesel to be sold at 8 percent to 26 percent lower prices. Sri Lanka’s government has announced cuts in fuel…
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Sri Lanka Agrees $3 Billion Imf Loan in Boost for Crisis-hit Economy
by Amila Herathby Amila HerathSri Lanka on Monday secured a much-anticipated loan of about $3 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as the South Asian nation navigates its worst financial crisis in decades. The…
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Voluntary Sustainability Standards in South Asia: A focus on the cotton sector in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka
Cotton is a key sector in South Asia, driving economic growth and employment while supplying 30% of the world’s cotton lint that ultimately goes into goods like textiles and medical…
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COLOMBO: Sri Lanka was expecting its long-standing ties with Saudi Arabia to grow stronger, Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said on Monday, after meeting with a delegation from the Saudi Fund…
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World Bank Vice President reaffirms support for Sri Lanka
by Myint Nyanby Myint NyanWorld Bank Vice President for South Asia, Martin Raiser has reaffirmed the World Bank Group’s continued support to help Sri Lanka navigate economic challenges, implement critical reforms, and chart a…
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Sri Lanka welcomes 1st Chinese tour groups in 3 years
by Kan Khineby Kan KhineCOLOMBO, March 2 (Xinhua) — Sri Lanka’s tourism authority held a ceremony on Wednesday night at the country’s main Bandaranaike International Airport to welcome the first batch of Chinese tour…
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Inside the sprawling Sri Lankan villa where The Night Manager was filmed
by Myint Nyanby Myint NyanThe Indian version of The Night Manager is only four episodes old but has managed to generate quite the buzz, thanks to the thrilling plot, the actors’ sizzling chemistry and,…
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The government and the global community must act to prevent the country’s children from ‘becoming a lost generation’, warns Save the Children. Colombo, Sri Lanka – Sri Lanka’s economic meltdown…