China is using its position at global bodies and money to dictate global terms. Sri Lanka has been looking for a financial lifeline to avoid defaults. But instead of approaching the IMF, the …
COVID-19 outbreak exposes Sri Lankan government claims that pandemic is under control
The previous, relatively low number of COVID-19 infections in Sri Lanka is mainly the result of the government’s refusal to carry out systematic testing.
England in Sri Lanka: Mickey Arthur ‘positive’ Joe Root’s side will travel
Sri Lanka coach Mickey Arthur says there is a “strong drive to get the game going” in the country after the coronavirus lockdown.
Sri Lanka in talks to secure $500 mn in Chinese loans
On the heels of a top Chinese delegation’s visit to Sri Lanka, Colombo is negotiating a $500 million loan with Beijing, as it gears up to repay a daunting $4.5 billion of its outstanding debt next …
China awards Sri Lanka with Rs 16.5 bn grant
China announced on Sunday (October 11) that it was providing a RMB Yuan 600 million (LKR 16.5 billion/USD 90 million) grant to Sri Lanka in an Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation. Calling …
Increase awareness of ‘Made in Sri Lanka’ products in int’l markets
Sri Lankan fresh fruits & vegetable exporters should increase awareness for products ‘Made in Sri Lanka’ in international markets to increase business opportunities said Chief Delegate of the …
Increase awareness of ‘Made in Sri Lanka’ products in int’l markets
Sri Lankan fresh fruits & vegetable exporters should increase awareness for products ‘Made in Sri Lanka’ in international markets to increase business opportunities said Chief Delegate of the …
China grants $90M to Sri Lanka after visit by top official
China announced Sunday that it was providing a $90 million grant to Sri Lanka, two days after the island nation’s president sought help from a visiting Chinese …
Sri Lanka’s Rajapaksa draws country closer to China after summit
China and Sri Lanka plan to restart discussions on a free trade agreement, Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said on Friday, following a high-level meeting between the two countries. Seen as …
Sri Lanka, Bhutan leads South Asia in COVID-19 testing – World Bank
A World Bank publication noted that Sri Lanka and Bhutan were leading the South Asian region in testing of the COVID-19 virus. They noted that both regions had the lowest rates per capita of the virus …