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‘Sri Lanka’s debt optimisation yet to be finalised’

Lanka finance minister urged responsible and diligent discussions on the matter, as premature speculations could potentially undermine market confidence….reports Asian Lite News Sri Lanka’s State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe cautioned against

June 19, 2023

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China skips Sri Lankan debt meeting in Washington

This non-participation conveyed a clear message that China was not inclined to engage in loan negotiations and expressed frustration with the sluggish progress of debt restructuring. …reports Asian Lite News China’s absence

June 12, 2023

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‘India committed to ensure capability building of Lankan forces’

Describing Sri Lanka as India’s priority partner, he said that India is committed to ensuring capability building of the armed forces of the neighbouring country…reports Asian Lite News As part of its

June 8, 2023

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First India-Lanka Defence Exhibition to cement bilateral ties

The event would witness participation from the Indian Defence Industry, Sri Lankan entrepreneurs, Sri Lanka, Armed Forces, Police and Special Task Force…reports Asian Lite News The first ever India-Sri Lanka Defence Seminar

June 7, 2023

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India’s first international cruise to visit 3 Lankan ports

The cruise service will sail to three Sri Lankan ports – Hambantota, Trincomalee, and Kankesanturai …reports Asian Lite News MV Empress, India’s first international cruise vessel, was flagged off from Chennai on

June 7, 2023

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Lanka tourism is bouncing back

This impressive increase occurred despite the fact that May is considered an off-peak month for tourist arrivals…reports Asian Lite News Sri Lanka’s estimated tourism revenue in May saw a remarkable growth of

June 4, 2023

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Lanka cuts key rates

The Board arrived at this decision with a view to easing monetary conditions in line with the faster-than-expected slowing of inflation…reports Asian Lite News The Monetary Board of the Central Bank of

June 1, 2023

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Lanka keen to solve ethnic crisis with Tamils

The cabinet nod has been received following a preliminary review done on South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission and how the country confronted its own apartheid-era crimes…writes Susitha Fernando The Sri Lankan

May 31, 2023

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Sri Lankan rupee appreciates against USD

The LKR depreciated dramatically from 202 per dollar in March 2022 to around 360 after the government allowed it to float…reports Asian Lite News The Central Bank of Sri Lanka said the

May 30, 2023

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17% of Lankans still face food insecurity

The report estimates 3.9 million people or 17 per cent of the population is in moderate acute food insecurity, which is nearly a 40 per cent decrease from June/July last year….writes Susitha

May 30, 2023

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