Some of the world’s most powerful hedge funds and other investors are holding up vital help for crisis-hit Sri Lanka by their hardline stance in debt-relief negotiations after the Asian country’s US $51 billion default last year, according to 182 economists and development experts from around the world.
Colombo Lotus Tower project incurs Sri Lanka US$113 million in maintenance reportedly huge and annual revenue is estimated at present at around $8.2 million.
The Government has taken difficult but essential action to import eggs calling tenders from today (Monday 09) to bring down a steep rise in the price unbearable for low and middle income consumers amidst divergent views and bickering of producers and suppliers to the local market.
Sri Lanka Business Confidence dropped by 39.6 % in Nov 2022, compared with a decrease of 44.0 % YoY in the previous month. Census and Economic Information Center (CEIC) announced.
The government is planning to secure US $1 billion from jewellery exports in 2023 facilitating value addition of local gems, Minister of Industries and Plantations Ramesh Pathirana disclosed.