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Hackers Steal $2.5 Million From Sri Lanka Government, Highest In Its History
The money was destined as debt repayment to Australia, finance ministry secretary Harshana Suriyapperuma said.
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IMF Reaches Agreement With Sri Lanka On $344 Million Loan Payout
The International Monetary Fund announced Friday it had reached agreement on a loan program review with Sri Lanka which will make around $344 million available to support the country's economic reforms.
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Sri Lanka Seals Debt Deal As It Recovers From 2022 Financial Crash
Sri Lanka said on Wednesday it had clinched a restructuring deal with India, China, and other nations, covering up to $10 billion in debt, a critical step towards recovery after a 2022 financial crash.
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Sri Lanka Seeking Reduction Of $17 Billion Debt From Restructuring
Sri Lanka is looking at a reduction of approximately USD 17 billion from its overall debt burden in the ongoing debt restructuring process, Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said.
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Sri Lanka Partially Repays Iranian Oil Bebt With $20 Million Worth Of Tea
Cash-strapped Sri Lanka said Wednesday it had exported tea worth $20 million to Iran to partially repay its $251 million oil debts, with Colombo saying Tehran's visiting foreign minister had expressed "satisfaction" at the deal.
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IMF Resumes $2.9 Loan Billion Bailout For Sri Lanka
The International Monetary Fund revived its $2.9 billion bailout for Sri Lanka on Tuesday after the South Asian nation clinched a debt restructuring deal with China, its biggest official lender.
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India To Work Closely With Sri Lanka On Debt Restructuring : Union Minister
India on Thursday assured Sri Lanka that it will continue to work very closely with the island nation on debt restructuring discussions and extend support for the economic recovery.
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Sri Lanka Confirms Major Debt Deal With China
The terms of the restructuring agreed upon will provide the space for Sri Lanka to implement its reform agenda.
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In Sri Lanka, Jaishankar Warns About Dangers Of "Hidden Agendas". Target Was China
The External Affairs Minister also said that it is important to maintain the Indian Ocean as a free, open and inclusive space.
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Financially Stuck Sri Lanka, Moves To Restructure Domestic Debt
Sri Lankan authorities have declared a five-day closure of financial markets from Thursday ahead of a controversial move to restructure the government's domestic debt amounting to more than $51 billion.
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Sri Lanka Must Achieve Debt Restructuring By September: IMF
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday reaffirmed that Sri Lanka must achieve its debt restructuring process by September, which is also the time for the global lender's formal review of the bailout facility it extended to the nation.
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Ahead Of IMF Bailout, Sri Lanka Seeks "10-Year" Time To Repay Debt
Cash-strapped Sri Lanka is seeking a 10-year moratorium on its foreign debt, President Ranil Wickremesinghe's office said Monday on the eve of a desperately needed $2.9 billion IMF bailout.
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"Will Play Positive Role" In Helping Bankrupt Sri Lanka, Says China
China said on Wednesday that it would "play a positive role" in helping bankrupt Sri Lanka get through its debt crisis after agreeing to restructure its loans.
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"How Can We Manage": Power Price Hike Pushes Crisis-Hit Sri Lanka On Brink
The latest electricity price rise in crisis-hit Sri Lanka has left stall owner Mohammed Lafeel in a quandary: the 66% increase means he can't afford to pay for electricity but can't manage without it so goes deeper into debt to keep it on.
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Sri Lanka Hikes Power Prices By 275 Per Cent To Secure IMF Deal
Sri Lanka's electricity board hiked consumer rates by up to 275 percent, officials said Thursday, the second steep increase in months as the bankrupt island nation works to secure an IMF bailout.
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Hackers Steal $2.5 Million From Sri Lanka Government, Highest In Its History
The money was destined as debt repayment to Australia, finance ministry secretary Harshana Suriyapperuma said.
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IMF Reaches Agreement With Sri Lanka On $344 Million Loan Payout
The International Monetary Fund announced Friday it had reached agreement on a loan program review with Sri Lanka which will make around $344 million available to support the country's economic reforms.
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Sri Lanka Seals Debt Deal As It Recovers From 2022 Financial Crash
Sri Lanka said on Wednesday it had clinched a restructuring deal with India, China, and other nations, covering up to $10 billion in debt, a critical step towards recovery after a 2022 financial crash.
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Sri Lanka Seeking Reduction Of $17 Billion Debt From Restructuring
Sri Lanka is looking at a reduction of approximately USD 17 billion from its overall debt burden in the ongoing debt restructuring process, Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said.
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Sri Lanka Partially Repays Iranian Oil Bebt With $20 Million Worth Of Tea
Cash-strapped Sri Lanka said Wednesday it had exported tea worth $20 million to Iran to partially repay its $251 million oil debts, with Colombo saying Tehran's visiting foreign minister had expressed "satisfaction" at the deal.
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IMF Resumes $2.9 Loan Billion Bailout For Sri Lanka
The International Monetary Fund revived its $2.9 billion bailout for Sri Lanka on Tuesday after the South Asian nation clinched a debt restructuring deal with China, its biggest official lender.
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India To Work Closely With Sri Lanka On Debt Restructuring : Union Minister
India on Thursday assured Sri Lanka that it will continue to work very closely with the island nation on debt restructuring discussions and extend support for the economic recovery.
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Sri Lanka Confirms Major Debt Deal With China
The terms of the restructuring agreed upon will provide the space for Sri Lanka to implement its reform agenda.
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In Sri Lanka, Jaishankar Warns About Dangers Of "Hidden Agendas". Target Was China
The External Affairs Minister also said that it is important to maintain the Indian Ocean as a free, open and inclusive space.
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Financially Stuck Sri Lanka, Moves To Restructure Domestic Debt
Sri Lankan authorities have declared a five-day closure of financial markets from Thursday ahead of a controversial move to restructure the government's domestic debt amounting to more than $51 billion.
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Sri Lanka Must Achieve Debt Restructuring By September: IMF
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday reaffirmed that Sri Lanka must achieve its debt restructuring process by September, which is also the time for the global lender's formal review of the bailout facility it extended to the nation.
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Ahead Of IMF Bailout, Sri Lanka Seeks "10-Year" Time To Repay Debt
Cash-strapped Sri Lanka is seeking a 10-year moratorium on its foreign debt, President Ranil Wickremesinghe's office said Monday on the eve of a desperately needed $2.9 billion IMF bailout.
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"Will Play Positive Role" In Helping Bankrupt Sri Lanka, Says China
China said on Wednesday that it would "play a positive role" in helping bankrupt Sri Lanka get through its debt crisis after agreeing to restructure its loans.
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"How Can We Manage": Power Price Hike Pushes Crisis-Hit Sri Lanka On Brink
The latest electricity price rise in crisis-hit Sri Lanka has left stall owner Mohammed Lafeel in a quandary: the 66% increase means he can't afford to pay for electricity but can't manage without it so goes deeper into debt to keep it on.
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Sri Lanka Hikes Power Prices By 275 Per Cent To Secure IMF Deal
Sri Lanka's electricity board hiked consumer rates by up to 275 percent, officials said Thursday, the second steep increase in months as the bankrupt island nation works to secure an IMF bailout.
