IMF board completes Sri Lanka’s 3rd review, approves $334m tranche
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday said its executive board completed the third review under the 48-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Arrangement for Sri Lanka, allowing the government to draw SDR 254 million (about US$334 million) to support its economic policies and reforms.
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Sri Lanka not informed by USAID on project cancellation
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CNL Reporter
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February 25, 2025
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Political
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Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka has not been informed in writing by USAID about cancelling projects with the government, Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Harshana Suriyapperuma said.
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EU grants EUR1.3mn to build crisis preparedness in Sri Lanka, Maldives
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CNL Reporter
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February 25, 2025
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Maldives, Sri Lanka
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A 1.3 million euro project, funded by the European Union, aims to bolster crisis preparedness within communities across selected Sri Lankan districts and Maldivian islands.
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Sri Lanka, UAE sign deals to boost economic, investment ties
Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed an agreement on Reciprocal Promotion and Protection of Investments to strengthen economic and investment relations between the two countries, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.
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Wide Angle: Analyzing Sri Lanka’s First 100 Days under President Dissanayake
Weekly Political Review Early Challenges and Diplomatic Moves amidst Domestic Discontent By Rohan Jith
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Sri Lanka, India plan second ferry connection
Sri Lanka and India have discussed resuming a second passenger ferry service between the island and the sub-continent during President Anura Dissanayake’s state visit.
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Sri Lanka Tops Solo Travel Lists for 2024 and 2025, Drawing Increasing Global Interest
Sri Lanka has emerged as a premier destination for solo travelers, according to new data from Flash Pack and Forbes magazine.
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JICA plans new support for Sri Lanka’s estate sector
Sri Lanka’s estate sector community is likely to receive significant multinational support, with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) looking to extend its assistance to improve the social and economic conditions of the estate communities.
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Sri Lanka targets US $ 8 billion in apparel exports next year
Policy consistency is key to achieving US $ 8 billion in apparel exports next year, up from an estimated US $ 5 billion in 2024, according to the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF).
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Cyclotron-based Radiopharmaceuticals to be produced in Sri Lanka
Access Medical Tracers (Private) Limited, a special purpose vehicle majority owned by Access Engineering Plc, has won the bid to build, operate and own (BOO) a cyclotron based radiopharmaceutical production facility in Sri Lanka, the company said.
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