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AUG

Govt. begins gradual relaxation of vehicle import restrictions

This includes buses, lorries, trucks, and specialized vehicles

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AUG

Eight-day IMF review from September 11

The bailout's release is spread over eight tranches until 2027, with approximately $350 million, becoming available after the upcoming review.

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AUG

Central Bank intrusion bid thwarted

The Fort Police intervened promptly and apprehended the individuals involved in the incident.

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AUG

INR not a legal tender for domestic transactions in Sri Lanka

Transactions between residents in Sri Lanka will continue to be conducted in the Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR), which remains the country's legal tender.

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AUG

Agrahara overdue settled

The remaining payments will also be settled in the coming weeks

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AUG

CBSL publishes inaugural Monetary Policy Report

It complements existing communication channels, including press releases, conferences, and official website updates.

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JUL

Petition against waiving off EPF, ETF loans fixed for consideration

The decision to recall the petition was made after the Attorney General requested more time to file limited objections related to the case.

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JUL

Cabinet greenlight to obtain USD 200 mn World Bank funding for social security programs

The project aims to provide better-targeted income support and livelihood opportunities to the poor and vulnerable in Sri Lanka

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JUL

CSE ends week with over 4% gain amidst renewed investor interest

The daily turnover averaged Rs. 3,666 million, improving from the previous week

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JUL

CB Governor calls for consistency in reforms to avoid another DDO

He clarified that the 2023 borrowing limit is not for further borrowing but to facilitate the DDO process

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JUL

The World Bank stands ready to support VP Martin Raiser assures President Wickremesinghe

As VP for South Asia, Raiser oversees the World Bank's operations and initiatives in countries within this region, including Sri Lanka.

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JUL

‘Bankruptcy’

PSC to have maiden meeting today

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JUL

Debt restructuring

Process making progress in countries outside G20 framework

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JUL

IMF commitments

SL met 33 and failed 8 by end-June

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JUL

Sri Lanka receives USD 250 as first tranche of budgetary support from World Bank

This was made known by State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe.

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