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Tourism rebounds in Sri Lanka

Around $530 million has been received in the first three months of 2023 Amid the ongoing economic crisis, Sri Lanka has witnessed an increase from tourism earnings with around $530 million being

April 8, 2023

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Lanka to finalise talks with creditors before 1st IMF review

Sri Lanka had started negotiations with the international lender in 2022 after it was hit by the severe economic crisis….reports Asian Lite News Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s Governor, Nandalal Weerasinghe said

April 7, 2023

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ADB: Lanka’s gradual recovery expected next year

The crisis-hit economy contracted by 7.8 per cent in 2022 and is forecast to contract by 3 per cent in 2023 as it continues to grapple with the challenge of debt restructuring…reports

April 6, 2023

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Lankan envoy addresses EAC-PM on key areas in India ties

The High Commissioner stressed the importance of economic integration between Sri Lanka and India…reports Asian Lite News Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India Milinda Moragoda on Wednesday addressed the Economic Advisory Council

April 6, 2023

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Lanka to boost remittance inflows from migrant workers

Migrant workers’ remittance is one of the main sources of foreign exchange for the South Asian country….reports Asian Lite News Sri Lanka is set to increase duty-free allowances for migrant workers at

April 4, 2023

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Lanka revises tourism goals

SLTDA official said Sri Lanka has already exceeded its target for March 2023, with over 112,000 tourists arriving in the first 28 days of the month…reports Asian Lite News Sri Lanka’s tourism

April 3, 2023

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Ranil turns to India for help in digitizing civil service

Lankan President met Bharat Lal, Director General of the Indian Institute of Good Governance, reports Susitha Fernando The head of Indian Institute of Good Governance shared India’s experience to improve the performance

April 3, 2023

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Lanka sets up committee to oversee utilisation of IMF funds

The committee will ensure that the IMF’s conditions are implemented effectively…reports Asian Lite News Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has established a committee to oversee Sri Lanka’s utilisation of the credit facility

April 2, 2023

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Lanka slashes fuel prices

Sri Lanka increased fuel prices by over 200 per cent in 2022 amid the worst-ever economic crisis in the island nation since independence in 1948….reports Asian Lite News Sri Lanka’s Power and

March 29, 2023

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Lanka to ink deal with India to promote green energy

Lankan official claimed that Indian government has expressed willingness to strengthen renewable energy sector…reports Susitha Fernando Sri Lanka will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with India to promote renewable energy as

March 28, 2023

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