Sri Lanka

  • Mar 7, 2023
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Sri Lanka may now be close to securing IMF bailout

The president says his government has received an important financing assurance from China

Sri Lanka
  • Feb 28, 2023
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Poll controversy hurts Sri Lankan government

Many voters are angry that the local elections will not take place on March 9 as planned

Sri Lanka
  • Feb 9, 2023
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Sri Lankan leader’s vision may be over-optimistic

The president has set out a time frame for the country to return to economic growth and emerge from bankruptcy

Sri Lanka
  • Jan 5, 2023
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Sri Lanka local polls may help gauge views on leader

Elections for local authorities look set to take place soon

Sri Lanka
  • Dec 14, 2022
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Austerity will bring political challenges in Sri Lanka

The budget for 2023 is designed to please the IMF, from which Colombo is working hard to secure a bailout

Sri Lanka
  • Nov 15, 2022
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Budget supports Sri Lanka’s pursuit of IMF bailout

The president has presented a budget for the coming year

Sri Lanka
  • Nov 2, 2022
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Wickremesinghe’s position grows stronger in Sri Lanka

The president is yet to secure a desperately needed IMF bailout but has delivered a promised constitutional amendment

Sri Lanka
  • Oct 24, 2022
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Sri Lanka move may ease political tensions somewhat

Lawmakers have passed a constitutional amendment that reduces the powers of the presidency

Sri Lanka