On behalf of Sri Lanka-Japan Business Council and Lanka-Japan Friendship Society, Merrick Gooneratne has issued the following statement on the assassination of former Japanese Premier Shinzo Abe: “We …
Fears over India’s external debt are overblown
The composition of India’s debt and the country’s ability to service it indicate the parallel drawn with Sri Lanka is flippant …
Ex-minister Basil Rajapaksa tries to flee Sri Lanka, stopped from boarding Dubai flight
Sri Lanka’s former finance minister Basil Rajapaksa was reportedly stopped from fleeing the country on Monday evening.
Lessons From Sri Lanka: Over-Borrowing, A Trap You Must Avoid In Personal Finance
With Sri Lanka, the issue of debt and over-borrowing is once again in focus. It’s a crisis from which the world can take lesson on reasons why one should avoid over-borrowing …
Sri Lanka doubtful as host for Asia Cup amid financial and political tension, ACC put Bangladesh on stand-by
With the uncertainties regarding the host nation Sri Lanka for the upcoming Asia Cup set to be played during August and September, neighbour Bangladesh has been put in the line by the Asian Cricket …
Sourcing in Crisis: Sri Lankan President, PM to Resign, Myanmar Garment Workers Strike
Meanwhile, the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association warned a two-week suspension of fuel deliveries to factories would cost $1 billion.
Taking selfies, Sri Lankans converge on presidential palace
The takeover of Sri Lanka’s presidential residence and other official buildings was a dramatic turning point in monthslong protests that have shaken the country, and the ultimate push that forced the …
Taking selfies, Sri Lankans converge on presidential palace
The takeover of Sri Lanka’s presidential residence and other official buildings was a dramatic turning point in monthslong protests that have shaken the country, and the ultimate push that forced the …
Breaking Point: A visual guide to protests sweeping Sri Lanka
Occupiers can be seen lounging in their leaders’ opulent residences, a standard of luxury diametrically opposed to most Sri Lankans’ living conditions.
Raging crisis puts Sri Lanka’s creditors on spot
A changing of Sri Lanka’s political guard may be a step towards shoring up its collapsed economy. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa agreed to resign after protesters stormed the presidential palace on …