Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka, creditor nations reach debt restructuring deal in principle
Colombo says agreement covers $5.9bn owed to group not including China
Sri Lanka
Economy
Sri Lanka surprises by cutting policy rates to drive growth
Central bank lowers deposit and lending facilities 9% and 10%, respectively
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
Economy
Sri Lanka's 2024 budget sets ambitious revenue, deficit targets
President Wickremesinghe vows plan will 'build foundation' for crisis recovery
Your Week in Asia
Sri Lanka budget, Xi-Biden summit, Japan Q3 GDP
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Life
Sri Lanka aims to transform tourism
Island nation walks a tightrope in dual drive for income and sustainability
Economy
Sri Lanka approves VAT hike to 18% in push for IMF targets
Government stresses need to boost revenue despite public hardships
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka leans on IMF and China as crucial budget test looms
President Wickremesinghe faces growing public frustration ahead of elections
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka, IMF reach staff-level agreement on first bailout review
Country still needs approval of fund's board to unlock about $330m
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka says deal with Chinese bank covers $4.2bn in debt
Agreement is expected to assist struggling nation get past initial IMF review
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
Sri Lanka central bank cuts policy rates to boost growth
Crisis-hit country works to secure second tranche of IMF bailout funds
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
Life
Hiking Sri Lanka's tea trail
New path through verdant Pekoe hills shows the island is not just about beaches
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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Thai PM's policy speech, Apple's new products, Belt and Road summit
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Belt and Road
China's Belt and Road at crossroads as more loans turn sour
10 years in, Beijing enjoys greater clout but new investments trend down
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka's looming IMF review spotlights anti-corruption drive
New law addresses some problems, but critics question enforcement
The Big Story
Sri Lanka enters a new era of post-pandemic austerity
Encouraged to borrow during lockdowns, many poor countries face harsh consequences as priorities change
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
International relations
India, Sri Lanka to study petroleum pipeline and bridge
Modi promises support as Wickremesinghe visits on first anniversary as president