Economy
Sri Lanka cuts rates by 0.25% to help fuel economic recovery
Central bank expects inflation to remain below 5% target in medium term
Sri Lanka crisis
Interview
Sri Lanka calls for Japanese investments in infrastructure and IT
Foreign minister says the country has to learn from Chinese 'debt trap'
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka reaches $5.8bn debt restructuring deal with Japan, India, others
Export-Import Bank of China also signs $4.2bn agreement
Sri Lanka crisis
IMF approves second review of Sri Lanka's $2.9bn bailout
Global lender calls for more debt restructuring as economy remains vulnerable
International relations
Sri Lanka turns to India as counterbalance to Chinese presence
Vital power, port, airport projects involve neighbor as Asian rivals focus on Indian Ocean
Economy
Laos, other debt-laden Asia-Pacific nations under pressure from strong dollar
ADB boosts funding for vulnerable countries amid debt trap fears
Sri Lanka crisis
Uncertainty looms over Sri Lanka as debt restructuring talks hit snag
Upcoming presidential election ramps up pressure to accelerate negotiations
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka's debt repayments to be suspended until 2028
Security adviser says the country is in final talks with creditor nations
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka and IMF reach staff-level deal on second bailout review
Board approval would unlock $337m in funds for economic recovery
Travel & Leisure
Sri Lanka eyes tourism boom in 2024 via slick ads, digital nomads
India-Maldives spat offers new chance to build on last year's promising results
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka's online regulations highlight restrictions sweeping South Asia
From Pakistan to India, activists warn of tendency to throttle the net as elections near
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
Middle East crisis
Sri Lanka's dispatch of workers to Israel farms sows controversy
Muslim politicians urge rethink amid concerns over safety and ethics
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
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka leans on IMF and China as crucial budget test looms
President Wickremesinghe faces growing public frustration ahead of elections
Politics
Sri Lankans warn of legislative curbs on dissent as elections loom
Government cites public safety in pushing online regulation, terrorism laws
Sri Lanka crisis
China keeps Sri Lanka in debt grip, stalling IMF relief
Failed bailout review raises stakes of Wickremesinghe's upcoming trip to Beijing
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
Politics
Sri Lanka's Catholics 'can't accept' new Easter bombing inquiries
Critics question independence of probes examining alleged Rajapaksa links
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Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka's looming IMF review spotlights anti-corruption drive
New law addresses some problems, but critics question enforcement
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
International relations
Sri Lanka, Maldives see Japan wade into Indian Ocean contest
Foreign Minister Hayashi's visits to key nations show 'alternative' to China