IMF to release $333 million to Sri Lanka

IMF approves third review of Sri Lanka's $2.9 bln bailout
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the third review of Sri Lanka's $2.9 billion bailout on Saturday but warned that the South Asian economy remains vulnerable.
IMF reaches staff-level agreement on third review of Sri Lanka’s EFF
IMF staff and the Sri Lankan authorities have reached staff-level agreement on economic policies to conclude the third review of Sri Lanka’s economic reform program supported by the IMF’s Extended Fun
IMF Sanctions Third Review of Sri Lanka's Bailout Amidst Economic Vulnerability
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the third review of Sri Lanka's $2.9 billion bailout, releasing another $333 million. While economic recovery signs surface, the nation must finalize debt restructuring to continue progress.
IMF approves third review of Sri Lanka's $2.9 billion bailout
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the third review of Sri Lanka's $2.9 billion bailout on Saturday but warned that the South Asian economy remains vulnerable. In a statement, the global lender said it would release about $333 million,
Sri Lanka’s new govt committed to stick within IMF ‘guardrails’ - Peter Breuer
Sri Lanka’s new government has agreed to press ahead with a IMF bailout programme that involves tough austerity and economic reforms, the international lender announced on Saturday (Nov 23)
Sri Lanka's New Leader Sticks Within IMF 'Guardrails'
Sri Lanka's new leftist government has agreed to press ahead with a controversial IMF bailout programme that involves tough austerity and economic reforms, the international lender announced Saturday.
Sri Lanka debt: IMF releases new funds amid concern for poorest
The International Monetary Fund has approved a new installment of a 3-billion-dollar bailout package for Sri Lanka.
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Sri Lanka; as the ‘old’ withers away, the ‘new’ struggles to be born
Long before election fever gripped Sri Lanka, the writing was on the wall signalling that a maddened electorate will opt for amputation of ‘mainstream’ limbs of the nation’s political establishment at ...
The Economist2d
Once a free-market pioneer, Sri Lanka takes a leap to the left
Sri Lanka was once a pioneer of free-market capitalism in South Asia. After J.R. Jayewardene took power with a super-majority ...
Sri Lanka's Marxist-leaning president appoints Cabinet after election win
Sri Lanka’s new Marxist-leaning president has sworn in a 22-member Cabinet after his party secured a two-thirds parliamentary ...
Sri Lanka Votes in Election for Marxist-Leaning President's Agenda
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's promise to hold corrupt officials accountable has fueled his public support.
Sri Lanka president keeps finance minister role, reappoints Amarasuriya as prime minister
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake retained the key finance minister portfolio and reappointed Harini Amarasuriya ...
Rain washes out last ODI between series winner Sri Lanka and New Zealand
New Zealand is looking for a consolation victory after it won the toss and elected to bat in the third and final one-day ...
Embuldeniya returns for Sri Lanka’s two-match test series in South Africa
Lasith Embuldeniya will return after more than two years away from test cricket after being selected in Sri Lanka’s squad to ...
The Sunday Times2h
President outlines multi-sectoral vision for Sri Lanka
President Dissanayake warned against spreading racism. For an extended period, he noted that the political framework in Sri Lanka, and the bases of political power, were often shaped along ...