Economics

Treasury Secretary Emphasizes Debt Restructuring as Key to Fiscal and Macroeconomic Stability

Treasury Secretary Mahinda Siriwardana emphasized that Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring program is pivotal for restoring fiscal and macroeconomic stability. Speaking on the topic.

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Economics

Fitch Upgrades Sri Lanka to ‘CCC+’, Reflecting Debt Restructuring Progress and Economic Recovery

Fitch Ratings has upgraded Sri Lanka’s long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating (IDR) to ‘CCC+’, from ‘RD’ (Restricted Default), marking a significant milestone in.

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Politics

Opposition Leader Demands Clarity on IMF Agreement and Debt Restructuring

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa raised critical concerns in Parliament about the Government’s handling of the debt restructuring process and its adherence to the.

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Stock Market

All-Time High Colombo Stock Market Gathers More Momentum

The Colombo stock market continued its record-breaking momentum yesterday, as investors remained bullish, driving both indices to new highs. The benchmark ASPI rose.

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Economics

CPC Reports Profit Decline Amid Falling Oil Import Costs

Sri Lanka’s state-run Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has reported a steep decline in profits for the first half of 2024, with net earnings.

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Politics

Govt Should Update Public on IMF Talks: Former President Wickremesinghe

Former President and United National Party (UNP) leader Ranil Wickremesinghe has urged the government to update the public in the coming days on.

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Economics

IMF Engages in Talks with Sri Lanka for Program Review to Advance Economic Recovery

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is actively engaging with Sri Lanka’s new administration to discuss priorities as it works toward the next review.

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Economics

World Bank Projects 4.4% Growth for Sri Lanka in 2024

Sri Lanka’s economy is on the path to recovery, with the World Bank projecting a growth rate of 4.4% for 2024, surpassing previous.

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Politics

Political Risks to Sri Lanka’s Debt Restructuring Ease, Says Fitch Ratings

Fitch Ratings has noted that political risks to Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring process have reduced following the authorities’ endorsement of the IMF programme.

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International Economic Developments

Revival of Japanese Development Projects in Sri Lanka

As Sri Lanka approaches the completion of its debt restructuring process, optimism is rising for the resumption of long-stalled development initiatives. Eleven Japanese-funded.

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