President’s Japan visit signals Sri Lanka’s tilt towards Asia for economic recovery
This pronounced tilt towards Asia has been viewed as a significant evolution in Sri Lanka’s foreign policy.
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Govt gazettes new anti-corruption bill after IMF deal
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has said that Sri Lanka will enact key points of its agreement with the IMF into law upon parliamentary approval, with the anti-corruption…
Sri Lanka will have best anti-corruption law in South Asia soon: President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe said necessary steps will be taken to pass the best anti-Corruption Act in South Asia.
Sri Lanka’s investment information to be digitised
The purpose of this move is to encourage and promote investment opportunities in Sri Lanka.
Foreign Minister Sabry denies China caused SL debt crisis
“The Chinese never came and forced us to take money…we [had] gone and sought funds”, he said.
Sri Lanka President gets tough with protesters, issues dire warning
He stated that people and political parties were allowed to stage rallies and marches but it is mandatory to obtain permission from the police.
Lankans migrate, work over time, and eat less to beat inflation
Official data showed that over a quarter million people have left the country so far this year, mainly for jobs.
President insists on IMF approved new tax regime
The President has also said that it will be difficult to get funding from other institutions if IMF support does not come through.
Shipping giant changes course to save Lankan whales
The move could reduce the strike risk as much as 95 percent, ordering its smaller feeder vessels in the area to slow to 10 knots in blue whale habitats, activists say.
Sri Lankan MP Sita willing to resign for Gota to enter Parliament
However, she said that as of now there had been no discussions on the need for her to resign to facilitate Rajapaksa’s entry into Parliament via the National List.