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France and Sri Lanka Sign Bilateral Agreement on Debt Restructuring

 France and Sri Lanka on Monday signed a bilateral agreement to implement the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) reached on June 26, 2024, with Sri Lanka’s Official Creditors Committee, co-chaired by France, India, and Japan. The agreement  …

France and Sri Lanka sign deal on debt restructuring

France and Sri Lanka have signed a bilateral agreement to implement the recommendations of the Memorandum of Understanding on the debt restructuring of Sri Lanka, concluded on June 26th 2024 with the official creditors committee − co-chaired by France, …

Sri Lanka complex debt restructure lessons will help others: IMF’s Gopinath

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s complex debt restructure which involved state contingent instruments and no principal reductions on domestic debt held by banks and pension debt will speed up future resolutions, a top International Monetary Fund official said. “ …

Human Rights Commissioner’s Visit Shines Spotlight on Sri Lanka

Photo courtesy of OHCHR As issues of international law dominate headlines globally, The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk is expected to visit Sri Lanka from June 23 to 26. He will meet President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Prime Minister …

IMF says tackling corruption in Sri Lanka will require major reforms

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says tackling corruption in Sri Lanka will require major reforms. The IMF’s First Deputy Managing Director, Gita Gopinath, said that implementing the government’s action plan on governance reforms is critical. “While …

Sri Lankan police file criminal charges against Alton Estate workers

Workers marching towards Up-Cot in Maskeliya for a protest picket on 28 August 2022.Sri Lankan police have filed a series of criminal charges against 26 workers from the Alton Estate near Maskeliya in the central plantation district. After dragging out …

Sri Lanka economy reports 4.8pc growth in first quarter

SRI Lanka’s economy grew 4.8 per cent year-on-year in the first three months of 2025, official data showed yesterday, indicating a strengthening recovery from its worst financial crisis in decades. Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector shrank by 0.7pc in the …

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka vows reforms as growth slows

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s president on Monday vowed to press ahead with unpopular reforms, including the closure of loss-making state institutions, as official data showed economic expansion slowing down. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said maintaining the …

IMF Chief Warns Sri Lanka Against “Reform Fatigue,” Hails “Remarkable Progress” Post-Crisis

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) today lauded Sri Lanka's "remarkable progress" in its economic recovery but issued a stark warning against abandoning crucial reforms. Speaking at a conference in Colombo, IMF First Deputy Managing …

Sri Lanka on track for debt-servicing capability by 2028: president

COLOMBO, June 16 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said on Monday that by 2028, the country will be capable of independently meeting its external debt obligations, according to the President's Media Division (PMD). Delivering …

Sri Lanka CenBank chief emphasizes on continuing reforms agreed with IMF

ECONOMYNEXT – Gita Gopinath, First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, spoke at a conference in Sri Lanka’s capital Colombo, on the initial recovery from then nation’s first first external default. The full text of the prepared …

Sri Lanka plans IMF talks on ways to lure foreign investors

By Uditha Jayasinghe COLOMBO (Reuters) – Sri Lanka plans to discuss strategies with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to lure foreign investment, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said on Monday, in the aftermath of the Indian Ocean nation’s financial …

Sri Lanka has ‘no room for policy errors’ in economic reforms, IMF says

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Sri Lanka has made substantial progress on an IMF-supported economic reform program, but more work is needed to reduce the Asian country’s 24.5% poverty rate, tackle corruption and reduce domestic debt, the global …

‘This must be your last IMF Programme; lapses cannot be repeated’

Sri Lanka’s long and difficult journey from economic collapse to cautious recovery reached a critical milestone as President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, IMF First Deputy Managing Director, Dr. Gita Gopinath, and Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe …

Sri Lanka to discuss with IMF about measures to attract foreign investment, president says

Sri Lanka’s recovery hinges on reform, not just stability: Bankers

  Asia Frontier Capital Fund Manager Ruchir Desai (left) moderating the session  At CT CLSA forum top bankers say Sri Lanka’s recovery underway, but remains fragile despite stable inflation, reserves, and growth exceeding IMF forecasts Over-regulation and …

Why Sri Lanka cannot avoid borrowing from international bondholders in 2028?

Shifting from an economy that is inward and structured towards import substitution into an export-oriented economy is essential  This is a critical question that Sri Lanka needs to start thinking about now itself. Though, Moodys and Fitch have upgraded us …

Sri Lanka and conflagration in West Asia: Need for delinking

  A turn towards delinking is necessary to break away from this path of escalating imperial and revanchist violence, starting with the latest round of Israeli aggression in West Asia For too long, politics and economics, like foreign and domestic affairs, …

CBSL welcomes IMF’s First Deputy Managing Director Dr. Gita Gopinath

Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, together with senior officials of the CBSL, welcomed Dr. Gita Gopinath, First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Dr. Krishna Srinivasan, Director of the …

US Companies See Employee Retention Drop by 1.5%

Talentuch Clients Share That They Faced a Growing Retention Crisis in Both Tech and Non-tech Spheres CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Talentuch, a leading recruitment company for IT and technology businesses, has …

نيكولا موريس تعلن عن إطلاق 'مايا' في دبي لعرض مجموعة من حقائب هيرميس المنسّقة

DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- مجموعة خاصة تُعرض وفق مواعيد مسبقة في مطار آل مكتوم الدولي، تجمع بين التراث في عالم الموضة والتصاميم القابلة للاقتناء. أعلنت نيكولا موريس عن الإطلاق الرسمي لـ "مايا…

Heveya® x TODA: The Ritual Returns

DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Heveya® and Theatre of Digital Art (TODA) invite the community to step out of the noise and into a rare state of deep rest with the next edition of the Cloud Mats Series - an …

AI EdTech Startup meets Gaming

LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DevLand, recognized as a "bold new EdTech startup" since its launch in 2025, was founded by visionary tech entrepreneur Michael Kessler. His mission is clear: to merge …

Veritas Press announces 2025 graduating class headed to top colleges and universities

Many graduates receive competitive scholarships and awards recognizing academic excellence and leadership. LANCASTER, PA, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Veritas Press, a classical Christian education program and leading …

Guatemalan Students Complete First Space Hackathon to Win Scholarships in Astronautics

The International Institute for Astronautical Sciences provides first space scholarships in emerging space nations as part of its Space for all Nations program. GUATEMALA CITY, GUATEMALA, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Institute …

Michigan-Cameroon Partnership Creates Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs and Economic Growth Across Two Continents

Historic MoU signing opens new markets for Michigan businesses while driving capacity building in Cameroon DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Michigan …

XR Women Global Announces 2025 Award Honorees and Celebrates Emerging Student Leaders

XR Women Global honors 2025 award winners and rising student leaders at AWE, spotlighting innovation, impact, and inclusion in immersive tech. LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At a lively and celebratory …

2024 Impact Report: LifeStraw Reaches 11.8M Children with Safe Drinking Water

Company’s Give Back Program hits milestone, while advancing emergency response, menstrual health, and sustainability efforts across the globe BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LifeStraw, a public health B Corp and …

Medical Soap Market Forecast to 2034 – For Business Leaders, Analysts, and Strategic Teams

The Business Research Company's Medical Soap Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What Is The Growth Trajectory Of The …

Key Trend Shaping The Lichen Planus Market In 2025: Enhanced Targeted Drug Delivery And Reduced Systemic Side Effects

The Business Research Company’s Lichen Planus Global Market Report 2025 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research Company’s Latest …

The Medical Syringe Drive Systems Market Analysis 2025 – Insights for Long-Term Investment & Planning

The Business Research Company's Medical Syringe Drive Systems Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What Is The Growth …

Medical Thermal Transfer Film Market Report for M&A, Expansion, and Competitive Benchmarking (2025–2034)

The Business Research Company's Medical Thermal Transfer Film Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What Is The Growth …

Medical Ultrasound Instrument Market Forecast to 2034 – For Business Leaders, Analysts, and Strategic Teams

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Medical Wireless Alarm System Report 2025 – For Strategy Officers and Market Intelligence Teams

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Jumbula Launches Pay-As-You-Go Billing Option to Help Clients Optimize Costs

New usage-based pricing model gives organizations more control, scalability, and budget flexibility. SAN MATEO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jumbula, a leading provider of online registration and program management …

THE BARTON PARTNERSHIP APPOINTS MARK PRATT AS MANAGING DIRECTOR FOR CONSULTING SOLUTIONS

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Strategic talent solutions firm The Barton Partnership has appointed Mark Pratt as Managing Director, Consulting Solutions, as the company expands its advisory services portfolio. In …

Comprehensive Insights Of The Global Live Attenuated Polio Vaccine Market: Key Drivers, Trends, And Forecast 2025-2034

The Business Research Company’s Live Attenuated Polio Vaccine Global Market Report 2025 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research …

Global Medicated Liquid Soap Market Set For $2.47 % Growth, Reaching 11.6% Billion By 2029

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Liver Cancer Drugs Market Report For M&A, Expansion, And Competitive Benchmarking (2025–2034)

The Business Research Company’s Liver Cancer Drugs Global Market Report 2025 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research Company’s Latest …