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Sri Lanka votes in first poll since economic collapse

Sri Lanka votes in first poll since economic collapse

By Amal Jayasinghe | September 21, 2024 - 5:55pm
Cash-strapped Sri Lanka was voting for its next president Saturday in an effective referendum on an unpopular International...
World
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Sri Lanka pins economic hopes on China-funded 'Port City' project

Sri Lanka pins economic hopes on China-funded 'Port City' project

By Amal Jayasinghe | September 18, 2024 - 3:15pm
The strategically located Sri Lanka suffered its worst financial meltdown in 2022, when it ran out of dollars to import essentials,...
World
fbtw
China reaffirms financial support for Sri Lanka

China reaffirms financial support for Sri Lanka

March 30, 2024 - 2:15pm
China has said it would continue to support Sri Lanka, as the crisis-hit island nation's prime minister on Saturday wrapped...
Business
fbtw
Sri Lanka inflation dips to lowest level since crisis

Sri Lanka inflation dips to lowest level since crisis

March 30, 2024 - 10:04am
Sri Lanka's statistics office said Friday that inflation had slowed to 0.9% in March, the lowest year-on-year price increase...
Business
fbtw
Sri Lanka lets Chinese ship conduct research despite spying concerns

Sri Lanka lets Chinese ship conduct research despite spying concerns

October 29, 2023 - 2:31pm
Sri Lanka has granted 48 hours for a Chinese vessel to conduct marine research off the island's west coast under supervision,...
World
fbtw
Jumbo problem: Sri Lanka's battle with plastic pollution

Jumbo problem: Sri Lanka's battle with plastic pollution

June 27, 2023 - 11:10am
Heart-wrenching images of revered elephants and cattle eating plastic in Sri Lanka have prompted politicians to toughen pollution...
Science and Environment
fbtw
Chinese state-owned firm to build major Sri Lanka port complex

Chinese state-owned firm to build major Sri Lanka port complex

May 1, 2023 - 5:00pm
The investment by the China Merchants Group in a large logistics complex at Colombo Port, with an estimated construction cost...
Business
fbtw
Debt restructuring talks begin for Sri Lanka

Debt restructuring talks begin for Sri Lanka

April 14, 2023 - 10:32am
Sri Lanka's major creditors have officially launched a negotiation for restructuring the island's debt.
Business
fbtw
Sri Lanka bailout conditional on tackling corruption: IMF

Sri Lanka bailout conditional on tackling corruption: IMF

March 21, 2023 - 2:32pm
The International Monetary Fund approved its long-delayed rescue programme on Monday after China, the South Asian nation's...
Business
fbtw
IMF approves Sri Lanka's $2.9B bailout

IMF approves Sri Lanka's $2.9B bailout

March 21, 2023 - 7:57am
The IMF's board also confirmed it has signed off on the loan, which clears the way for the release of funds and kicks off...
Business
fbtw
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