Debt-stricken Sri Lanka to receive first tranche of IMF bailout funds in two days
(Reuters) – Sri Lanka will get the first $330 million tranche of the International Monetary Fund’s bailout in the next two days, the global lender said on Tuesday, putting the…
Select Committee of Parliament holds discussion on the expansion of the higher education sector
Select Committee of Parliament to make suitable recommendations for the expansion of higher education opportunities in Sri Lanka met recently on March 8th, 9th and 10th under the chairmanship (Dr.)…
Sri Lanka bondholders eye GDP-linked debt restructuring – report
Sri Lanka’s private creditors are considering a proposal to swap defaulted bonds with new securities with cash flow linked to the nation’s future growth, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people familiar…
New Early Childhood Development Centers Planned, with Support from IFC, Commercial Bank and Sarvodaya
To help meet demand for quality childcare services among employed parents in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Commercial Bank of Ceylon (CBC) and Sarvodaya…
Bruised U.S. bank stocks shake off initial SVB contagion fears
(Reuters) – U.S. bank stocks jumped on Tuesday, recovering some ground after the failure of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank triggered heavy selling by investors who were already anxious…
CSE on a slim recovery as buying interest improves
Colombo Bourse closed in green after two days of losses as buying sentiment slightly improved on index-heavy weights and banking counters, but retail participation continued to remain subdued with investors being…
Pace of Reform Toward Equal Rights for Women Falls to 20-Year Low
The global pace of reforms toward equal treatment of women under the law has slumped to a 20-year low, constituting a potential impediment to economic growth at a critical time…
Australia Keen to Invest in Sri Lanka’s Mining, Energy and Agriculture Sectors
With Australian companies increasingly eager to explore investment opportunities in Sri Lanka, tradeand investment promotion and facilitation activities can play a vital role in fast-tracking foreign directinvestment, High Commissioner for…
COVID-19’s Impact on Young People Risks a Lost Generation
The COVID-19 pandemic caused a massive collapse in human capital at critical moments in the life cycle, derailing development for millions of children and young people in low- and middle-income…
PrimeGlobal adds member firm in China and debuts in Sri Lanka
Global professional services association PrimeGlobal has in recent months welcomed two new member firms in Asia: Pengsheng in China, and Ranwatta & Co in Sri Lanka. Headquartered in Southern China…