By Tom Sato and Saliya Weerakoon Walking into a creditor meeting without an actionable growth plan is like diving into a quagmire. Sri Lanka needs a plan and a drastic one that can jump-start the …
Millions in Sri Lanka seek financial aid: Sri Lanka Finance Minister
Colombo/UNI: Sri Lankan Finance Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said that nearly four million families, which make up 58 percent of the country’s households, are seeking financial assistance from the …
Millions in Sri Lanka seek financial aid: Sri Lanka Finance Minister
Colombo/UNI: Sri Lankan Finance Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said that nearly four million families, which make up 58 percent of the country’s households, are seeking financial assistance from the …
Thailand keen on FTA with Sri Lanka
Despite the economic downturn in Sri Lanka, Thailand is still keen to formulate a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Sri Lanka, said Thailand Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Poj Harnpol.He was speaking at a …
Thailand keen on FTA with Sri Lanka
Despite the economic downturn in Sri Lanka, Thailand is still keen to formulate a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Sri Lanka, said Thailand Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Poj Harnpol.He was speaking at a …
AIIB outlines USD 100 million fund for Sri Lanka
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), in its annual financial report, has outlined a fund of USD 100 million for crisis-hit Sri Lanka …
AIIB outlines USD 100 million fund for Sri Lanka
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), in its annual financial report, has outlined a fund of USD 100 million for crisis-hit Sri Lanka …
Loris Conservation Project at Vil Uyana turns 12
One of Sri Lanka’s most acclaimed wildlife research and conservation programs – the Loris Conservation Project at Jetwing VilUyana – celebrated 12 years last week. An iconic experience offered at the …
Sri Lanka’s economic development would be set back for years: IPS
While Sri Lanka’s real per capita GDP stood close to Rs. 60,000 in 2021, this could decline to below Rs. 50,000 in the years 2023 and 2024. As global inflation has reached its highest point, other …
Plantations diversify to brand Sri Lankan coffee
The aroma of a cup of coffee is stirring a new brand for Sri Lanka’s plantations that are now diversifying into cultivating the cocoa seeds that once ruled the estates. With the increasing popularity …