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IMF tells Govt. to fulfil condition by 30 June
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has told the government to put in place a mechanism before 30 June to levy a surcharge on...
Made in Sri Lanka, taxed in America, and failed by the IMF
By Taniya Silvapulle On 2 April 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs, imposing trade measures on partners across the...
Govt unable to reduce fuel prices due to IMF conditions – Minister
Fuel prices cannot be reduced further as the conditions imposed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the country’s economy are still in...
Sri Lanka’s economic reform program is delivering: Keep going for a full recovery
By Peter Breuer and Martha Tesfaye Woldemichael This March marks the mid-point of Sri Lanka’s four-year economic reform program supported by the International...
Will NPP continue Sri Lanka’s path of Economic Suicide?
By Sunil Abhayawardhana Though Sri Lanka has a new government, its first budget for 2025 remains within the conditions and targets of the...
Sri Lanka economic growth picks up as IMF aid keeps flowing
Sri Lanka’s economy grew faster than expected last quarter, indicating strong domestic activity backed by the International Monetary Fund’s aid. Gross domestic product...
Sri Lanka to introduce property taxes next year
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that the government was able to negotiate and postpone several previously agreed polices on taxation, following successful negotiations...
Sri Lanka: IMF demands sacrifice, warns of “potential labour unrest”
By Wasantha Rupasinghe Addressing a March 4 press conference, International Monetary Fund (IMF) senior mission chief for Sri Lanka Peter Breuer raised concerns...
