Sri Lanka to raise USD 5 billion from bonds in 2018
The Sri Lankan government hopes to raise a record USD 5 billion through bond issues this year as it seeks…
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2017 delivers mixed bag: CB
Ratings outlook improved, broad money growth, inflation down, credit growth dips to 15% Investor inflows to securities and stock market good, tightening…
Doors to close for Grand Hyatt construction as govt battles with financial issues?
The government’s tight finance policies and the scrutiny by the International Monetary Fund may affect the construction of the Grand…
Macroeconomic fundamentals and structural reforms are essential for economic growth
The Governor of the central Bank of Sri Lanka Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy pointed out that not only strong macroeconomic fundamentals…
IMF commends SL’s economic reform efforts
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended the commitment of the authorities towards implementing economic reforms while undertaking fiscal measures…
Sri Lanka PM reveals plans of a new mechanism to overcome impact of climate changes on national economy
The Sri Lankan government is taking steps to create a mechanism to overcome the impacts unfavorable climatic changes on the…
IMF says Sri Lanka fiscal performance satisfactory, approves US$ 251.4 million disbursement of third tranche EFF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Thursday said its Executive Board completed the third review of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility…
Fresh capital access for biz growth: PM
Says proposed Development Bank could disburse up to Rs. 35 b for private sector investment in 2018 Govt. in talks…
Sri Lanka budget keeps to IMF plan but fiscals still weak – Fitch
The global rating agency, Fitch Ratings says Sri Lanka’s budget for 2018 sticks broadly to the targets for fiscal deficit…
Sri Lanka official reserves improve to USD7.5bn by end October
Sri Lanka’s gross official reserves have improved to 7,489.98 million US dollars by end October from 7,288.12 million dollars in…
