Sri Lanka

  • Apr 19, 2022
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Sri Lanka will struggle to bargain in IMF talks

Colombo is seeking a Rapid Financing Instrument from the Fund to help ease its economic crisis

Sri Lanka
  • Apr 12, 2022
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IMF could have say over Sri Lankan government picks

Colombo’s talks with the Fund bear even greater significance following its suspension of external debt servicing

Sri Lanka
  • Apr 6, 2022
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Ending emergency eases Sri Lanka strife only slightly

The state of emergency imposed in response to growing protests over the economic crisis has been revoked

Sri Lanka
  • Apr 5, 2022
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Sri Lanka premier may be more at risk than president

The ruling party has lost its parliamentary majority after several MPs decided to become independent lawmakers

Sri Lanka
  • Apr 4, 2022
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Pressure on Sri Lanka’s leaders will build

The president has called for a unity government after the whole cabinet except his brother the prime minister resigned

Sri Lanka
  • Apr 1, 2022
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Anti-government protests will grow in Sri Lanka

A demonstration outside the president’s home turned violent yesterday

Sri Lanka
  • Mar 31, 2022
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Risks to Sri Lanka's banks will increase

The country's foreign exchange crisis is putting considerable pressure on its banking industry

Sri Lanka
  • Mar 15, 2022
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IMF move shows extent of Sri Lanka’s crisis

Colombo is ready to seek financial support from the IMF

Sri Lanka