- 24 April 2017
Members object to EU granting trade concessions to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has met with a major obstacle in obtaining much needed trade concessions from the European Union (EU) following objections raised in the European parliament. A group of left wing and green European members............
- 19 August 2013
The Die is Cast: Buddhist Sri Lanka faces a casino choice
One word—tourism—glows on the horizon of hope for Sri Lanka. It is reflected in the surfeit of reportage and advertisements in the local press, where the talk of new city hotels in the capital and planned boutique hotels in exotic....
- 21 November 2012
Sri Lanka: Another austerity budget with cynical lies
Sri Lankan president and finance minister Mahinda Rajapakse presented the 2013 budget to parliament on November 8, in line with the demands of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The austerity budget will further undermine....
- 14 September 2012
Share market scandal erupts in Sri Lanka
A scandal over the manipulation of shares on the Colombo stock exchange has erupted in recent weeks after former Sri Lankan Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman Thilak Karunaratne accused government ministers....
- 11 February 2013
Sri Lanka 2012 trade gap narrows, growth may be hit
Sri Lanka’s trade deficit narrowed last year, central bank data showed on Monday, helped by a more flexible exchange rate, credit ceiling and tight monetary policy, though such measures likely took their toll on economic growth.
- 27 October 2012
The Dragon's shadow: China’s forays in Sri Lanka
The Dragon’s shadow is lengthening over Sri Lanka with every passing day. China has committed since 2005 contracts and investments worth US$ 6.4 billion, as per treasury records. So far, $ 3.6 billion has been disbursed.
- 20 August 2012
Take advantage of India, China: IMF official to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka should take advantage of its proximity to the economies of India and China to grow at a faster rate, an International Monetary Fund ( IMF) official today said. Addressing the Sri Lanka Exporters' Association, Koshy Mathai, Resident Representative.....
