Worsening Gulf Situation Could Immediately Strain Tea Prices, Industry Warns
Stakeholders in the tea industry have raised concerns about the escalating tensions in the Gulf, warning that the situation could
“G-24 Members Express Concern Over Rising Public Debt Levels at IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings”
Members of the G-24, an intergovernmental group, have voiced apprehension regarding the high and escalating levels of public debt, particularly
“Fourth Parliamentary Debate on Easter Sunday Attack to Cost Taxpayers Rs. 45 Million”
Taxpayers are set to bear the financial burden of yet another three-day parliamentary debate on the Easter Sunday attack, costing
Government of Sri Lanka Concludes Initial Discussions with Bondholders
The government of Sri Lanka has concluded the initial restricted discussions with nine members of the Steering Committee of the
Nineteen Indian Fishermen Repatriated by Sri Lanka Navy, Following Previous Release
The Indian High Commission has confirmed the repatriation of nineteen Indian fishermen by the Sri Lanka Navy, marking the return
Dengue Cases in 2024 Surpass 21,000, Colombo District Leads
The Epidemiology Unit reports that the tally of dengue cases for 2024 has exceeded 21,000. As of April 13, a
Debt-for-Nature Swaps: A $100 Billion Opportunity in the Climate Fight
A new report has calculated that debt-for-nature swaps, wherein poorer countries have debt written off in exchange for safeguarding ecosystems
Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) Tops Emerging Markets in First Quarter of 2024, Reports President’s Media Division
According to the President’s Media Division (PMD), the Sri Lankan rupee (LKR) has achieved significant recognition as the leading currency
Asian Development Bank Warns of Potential Setback to Sri Lanka’s Recovery Post-Elections
Sri Lanka’s recovery could be stalled by abrupt policy changes after elections later this year even as the economy showed
IMF Selects Kristalina Georgieva for Second Term as Managing Director
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has selected Kristalina Georgieva to serve as its Managing Director for a second five-year term