Economy on centre stage, as Sri Lanka set to vote today

The crisis, which led to widespread food and fuel shortages, prompted Sri Lanka's President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to...

Sri Lankan economy records positive growth

The Sri Lankan Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the third quarter of 2023 recorded a 1.6 per cent growth as compared...

China stalling IMF relief for debt grip Sri Lanka: Report  

The last month's visit by IMF officials to the crisis-recovering nation seems like a hope for the country. But IMF...

IMF-Ranil deal may strengthen pro-China forces in Sri Lanka

Most Sri Lankans believe that Ranil's government is protecting a corrupt regime.

IMF approves USD 3 billion under New Extended Fund Facility

Sri Lanka has been hit hard by a catastrophic economic and humanitarian crisis. The economy is facing significant...

'US must show some sincerity': Chinese Foreign Ministry

After US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland during her visit to Sri Lanka said that the...

China's debt moratorium offer to Sri Lanka not sufficient for IMF

The IMF needs more assurances from China to secure IMF board approval for the bailout package for Sri Lanka.

Is Pakistan going to default on debt servicing like Sri Lanka?

The economic turmoil in Pakistan has reached alarmingly close to that of Sri Lanka, which had faced a similar...

Sri Lanka conveys its 'profound' gratitude to PM Modi: FM

"We are experiencing our most serious economic crisis. It is no exaggeration to say that it was for the most...

"Only option is to seek IMF support", Sri Lankan President

Ranil Wickremesinghe has said that the only option for the island nation to emerge from this crisis is to seek the...

India extends aid worth USD 3.9 billion to help Sri Lanka

India's EXIM bank and State bank of India, for the import of essential commodities, extended export credit...

Sri Lanka could face food shortage as President asks for help

The critical situation of the currency crisis in Sri Lanka has resulted in political, economic and social turmoil....