An earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter Scale hit Sri Lanka on Tuesday, as per data released by India’s National Center for Seismology.
Rajapaksa brothers found guilty in Sri Lanka economic woes
Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court issued on Tuesday a symbolic ruling that the powerful Rajapaksa brothers — including two ex-presidents — were guilty of triggering the island’s worst financial crisis by …
Sri Lanka state minister of finance attributes economic recovery to 2023 budget
Positive trends in Sri Lanka’s economy in the past year can be attributed to the 2023 budget, State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyamabalapitiya said responding to opposition criticism.
Sri Lanka state minister of finance attributes economic recovery to 2023 budget
Positive trends in Sri Lanka’s economy in the past year can be attributed to the 2023 budget, State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyamabalapitiya said responding to opposition criticism.
Tackling non-transparency in Sri Lanka to attract sustainable Foreign Direct Investment
In recent years, the spectre of corruption and the lack of transparency have clouded Sri Lanka’s appeal as a location for foreign investments. Tackling corruption and lack of transparency is both a …
Bangladesh police kill four garment workers during mass protests for higher wages
The Awami League government is determined to maintain cheap labour production to compete with other garment-producing countries such as Vietnam, India, Sri Lanka, Cambodia and China.
Mahela Jayawardene turns focus on domestic pitches after Sri Lanka’s World Cup flop
These pitches, he said, neither allowed their batters to be in top hitting form, nor taught their spinners how to handle conditions that required them to work harder | ESPN.com
Kids from Sri Lanka and Pakistan share about their favourite foods and festivals
Jocelyn* is 18, and she came to Hong Kong from Sri Lanka when she was five. The island country in South Asia is famous for its tea, spicy food and beautiful natural wonders. Jocelyn felt that life moves at a more leisurely pace in Sri Lanka compared to Hong Kong.
PREVIEW-Sri Lanka’s 2024 budget to see new welfare, revenue goals amid political concerns
Meeting IMF deficit target key to continue recovery Measures to expand tax net will be a focus in the budget Surprise Parliament polls could be in second quarter ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s 2024 budget which will be presented to the parliament on Monday (13) is likely to focus on new welfare measures amid steep fall in government’s popularity among the public while new revenue measures are expected in line with meeting IMF targets,
$150 million from World Bank to strengthen Sri Lanka’s financial sector
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors on Thursday (Nov. 09) approved $150 million in financing for Sri Lanka to strengthen the resilience of the financial sector.