Economics

Sri Lanka’s Cabinet Spokesman Denies New Currency Printing Amid Rising Liquidity Concerns

Sri Lanka has not printed new banknotes, as confirmed by cabinet spokesman Vijitha Herath, who highlighted the absence of currency notes bearing the.

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Finance

Sri Lanka Banking System Repays Debt and Builds FX Reserves of US$7.4 Billion Since Default

Since Sri Lanka’s selective default in April 2022, the country’s banking system, including the central bank and commercial banks, has repaid or built.

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Economics

Sri Lanka’s Private Credit Expands by Rs. 60 Billion in July 2024, SOE Credit Declines

Sri Lanka’s private sector credit expanded by Rs. 60 billion in July 2024, following a Rs. 74 billion rise in June, according to.

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Economics

Fitch Downgrades Maldives Credit Rating to ‘CC’ Amid Falling Reserves and Rising Debt

Fitch Ratings has downgraded the Maldives’ credit rating from CCC+ to CC, citing a decline in foreign reserves and the upcoming repayment of.

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Business

Sri Lanka to Introduce New Insolvency Bill for MSMEs

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has announced that a new bill will be introduced to address business bankruptcies, as it is not feasible to indefinitely.

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