The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the second review under the 48-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Arrangement, allowing the authorities to draw SDR 254 million (about US$336 million). MORE..

13 Jun 2024 (7:23 AM)

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved Sri Lanka s second review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme, paving the way for the country to receive the third tranche of around USD 330 million, Sri Lanka s Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said. MORE..

13 Jun 2024 (1:10 AM)

Muslim pilgrims have been streaming into Saudi Arabia s holy city of Mecca ahead of the start of the Hajj later this week, as the annual pilgrimage returns to its monumental scale. MORE..

13 Jun 2024 (12:07 AM)

Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe has announced plans to enact approximately 15 crucial laws in the upcoming weeks. MORE..

12 Jun 2024 (11:35 PM)

Sri Lanka will start talks on a free trade agreement with Malaysia, as it seeks to improve trade ties to support its recovery from a financial crisis, the Cabinet spokesperson said on Wednesday. MORE..

12 Jun 2024 (11:13 PM)

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) announced that it functions as the regulatory and supervisory authority of Money or Value Transfer Service (MVTS) providers in Sri Lanka, effective from June 03, 2024. MORE..

12 Jun 2024 (8:34 PM)