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Sri Lanka Needs Economic Integration With India
Sri Lanka was the first country in South Asia to open its economy in 1977. India started opening…
When Corrupt Politicians Waltz into the Debt Trap
Toronto, Atlanta (28/11 – 20) A wise old expression intones “Behind every bad borrower is a bad lender”.…
Sri Lanka’s Worst Economic Crisis In Decades
Rome (16/11 – 57) Sri Lanka is mired in a deep political and economic crisis and the country’s then President Rajapaksa has flown out of the country,…
Sri Lanka’s Devastating Economic Crisis Continues
Brussels (16/11 – 83) Sri Lanka is still dealing with the aftermath of its most devastating economic crisis since independence, a government without…
Rise of the Ex-Militant in Lankan and Iraqi Politics
The global political machine grapples with instability. The raging protest-riots in Sri Lanka, the government collapse in Pakistan,…
Sri Lanka Remains in Economic Crisis, Impinges Human Rights
London (15/11 – 67) The streets in Colombo, Sri Lanka, erupted into celebration on July 13, 2022 after weeks of…
Sri Lanka’s Port of Colombo Gets Newly US Funded Terminal
London (08/11 – 50) A U.S. development agency announced on Wednesday that it would lend $553 million to…
Sri Lanka’s Economy Not Out Crisis Yet, Says President In Budget Speech
Colombo: Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Monday presented his government’s 2024 budget, emphasising the need for tough reforms…
Sri Lanka Inflation Rate Eases to 0.8% in Sept Vs 2.1% in Aug
COLOMBO, Oct 23 (Reuters) – Sri Lanka’s consumer price inflation rate eased to 0.8% year-on-year in September from…
Sri Lanka’s New Visa-free Policy for India; Culture and Religion Are Magnet for Indian Tourists
Now that India and travellers from six other countries – China, Russia, Malaysia, Japan, Indonesia and Thailand, can…