Sri Lanka

China punishes Sri Lanka for getting too close to India and the West by blocking IMF deal

The much-sought-after bailout loan of $330 million by Colombo from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has not materialised ostensibly after…

2 years ago

Sri Lanka gets breather from China but debt trap problem remains

China has assured Sri Lanka once again of help in restructuring its bilateral loans in a bid to support the…

3 years ago

Sri Lanka seeks compensation, wants Chinese fertiliser firm blacklisted

An audit report by the National Audit Office of the Sri Lankan government has recommended that the Chinese fertiliser company…

4 years ago

Is Japan diluting Chinese influence by supporting Sri Lanka in its economic recovery?

Japan, one of the main creditors of Sri Lanka along with India and China, plans to organise a meeting of…

4 years ago

Why did Ranil Wickremesinghe appoint Nasheed of Maldives as advisor for aid assistance?

On Thursday, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe appointed former Maldivian president Mohamed Nasheed as an advisor to help his…

4 years ago

India, Maldives and Sri Lanka hold trilateral naval exercises, showcasing unique South Asia bonds

The coast guards of India, Maldives and Sri Lanka conducted a two-day maritime drill in the Indian Ocean on Saturday…

4 years ago

Now tainted Chinese company threatens Sri Lanka over contaminated fertiliser, seeks damages

The Chinese Organic Fertiliser firm–Qingdao Seawin Biotech Group Co, has sent a threatening letter to Sri Lanka over the rejection…

4 years ago

Are the Rajapaksas set to face a no-confidence motion in Sri Lanka?

As the Rajapaksa brothers—Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Mahinda Rajapaksa, defiantly hold on to their Presidential and Prime Ministerial positions respectively despite…

5 years ago

Japan to provide medical equipment to Sri Lanka for Covid prevention

Japan and Sri Lanka have signed an agreement to enable the Indian Ocean nation battle the Covid-19 pandemic better. Under…

5 years ago