COLOMBO -- Sri Lanka's central bank has turned to Japan to bolster the debt-ridden South Asian island's flagging international reserves. It is putting the final touches on a plan to issue $500 million in samurai bonds, marking the country's first foray into the Japanese market.
International relations
Debt-heavy Sri Lanka seeks Japan's help and prepares samurai bond
Slow growth an obstacle for economy as IMF bailout conditions dent consumption
Sri Lanka plans a $500 million samurai bond issue, hoping to shore up its depleted foreign reserves and keep its economy ticking over.
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