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Sri Lanka cultivates sustainable fashion for an economic revival
Government and garment makers aim to catch green wave to boost competitiveness
Economy
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka targets debt restructuring framework by June
President Wickremesinghe aims to grow GDP by up to 3%
Asia Insight
Sri Lanka's China 'debt trap' fears grow as Beijing keeps investing
New $4.5 bn Sinopec deal comes amid debt restructuring, BRI lending shift
Sri Lanka crisis
IMF board approves first review of $3bn Sri Lanka bailout
Organization provides $337m to debt-laden country recovering from financial crisis
Sri Lanka crisis
Bankrupt Sri Lanka's poor face life in darkness as price of IMF bailout
Hundreds of thousands cut off from grid; fund insists social safety net is a priority
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka's election-year budget straddles line between IMF and voters
2024 plan praised for 'sticking to reform,' criticized for apparent contradictions
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Economy
Sri Lanka approves VAT hike to 18% in push for IMF targets
Government stresses need to boost revenue despite public hardships
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka leans on IMF and China as crucial budget test looms
President Wickremesinghe faces growing public frustration ahead of elections
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka fails first IMF review, no timeline for further aid
Fund says crisis-hit economy needs tax reforms to boost coffers
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China's Belt and Road at crossroads as more loans turn sour
10 years in, Beijing enjoys greater clout but new investments trend down
Opinion
Sri Lanka is back in business
Stocks and rupee are top performers as economic rebound takes hold
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka hit by record brain drain, but some stay to rebuild
Many doctors and entrepreneurs remain faithful to country despite economic crisis
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka domestic debt restructuring plan aims to shield banks
Creditors monitoring proposal headed for parliament after cabinet approval
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka tea prices dip 40% from record high on production rebound
Fertilizer imports spur supply recovery, buoying crucial export revenue
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka to obtain $500m in budget support from World Bank
Funding would be biggest infusion for crisis-hit nation since IMF deal
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lankans fret over next piece of debt puzzle: domestic reform
Banks want clarity on 'voluntary' plans; global creditors expect burden-sharing
The Future of Asia 2023
Sri Lanka will apply to join RCEP trade bloc, Wickremesinghe says
President says Asian countries resisting pressure to take sides between U.S., China
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka tourism on comeback trail after bombings, COVID, unrest
Visitors return to broke Indian Ocean island but operators struggle with costs
Sri Lanka crisis
Japan and India to organize Sri Lanka creditors meeting
Successful resolution could serve as model for future debt restructuring
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka president declares 'new journey' as first IMF cash arrives
Wickremesinghe vows more reforms but experts wary of 'Band-Aid' fixes
Economy
IMF approves $3bn bailout for Sri Lanka
Program expected to improve country's standing in international capital markets
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka counts down to IMF bailout seen as 'just the beginning'
Tough reforms of state enterprises await after Monday decision on $2.9bn package
Sri Lanka crisis
China relents on Sri Lanka debt, paving way for bailout
Beijing eyes opportunity to extend clout over Global South