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Sri Lanka’s Changing Relationship to Chinese Loans

Sri Lanka’s Changing Relationship to Chinese Loans

By Umesh Moramudali
Both the share and the type of loans from China are changing as Sri Lanka wrestles with persistent balance of payment issues.
Sri Lanka’s Uneven Reconstruction

Sri Lanka’s Uneven Reconstruction

By Umesh Moramudali
Nearly a decade after the civil war ended, war-affected provinces still lag behind the rest of the country economically.

Against the Tide: The Growth of China-Sri Lanka Trade

Against the Tide: The Growth of China-Sri Lanka Trade

By Umesh Moramudali
Chinese trade with the island nation is booming even while Indian trade seems stuck.

Easter Bombings Damaged Sri Lanka Economy Beyond Tourism

Easter Bombings Damaged Sri Lanka Economy Beyond Tourism

By Bharatha Mallawarachi
While a huge share of job losses were in the tourism sector, they've rippled through many other industries.

Is Sri Lanka Really a Victim of China’s ‘Debt Trap’? 

Is Sri Lanka Really a Victim of China’s ‘Debt Trap’? 

By Umesh Moramudali
Sri Lanka’s debt crisis and Chinese loans – separating myth from reality.
China in South Asia: Loan Shark or Lender of Last Resort?

China in South Asia: Loan Shark or Lender of Last Resort?

By Akhil Ramesh
Is it accurate to characterize China’s lending practices in South Asia as predatory?

What Sri Lanka’s 2019 Budget Tells Us About Its Economic Health

What Sri Lanka’s 2019 Budget Tells Us About Its Economic Health

By Umesh Moramudali
In the aftermath of political turmoil, Sri Lanka’s government will be hard-pressed to manage debt and growth in 2019.
Can Sri Lanka Leverage Its Location as Indian Ocean Hub?

Can Sri Lanka Leverage Its Location as Indian Ocean Hub?

By Anushka Wijesinha
To take advantage of its strategic location, Sri Lanka needs to overhaul its transport, logistics, and trade sectors.

As Sri Lanka’s Economy Grows, Commercial Disputes Heat Up

As Sri Lanka’s Economy Grows, Commercial Disputes Heat Up

For most Sri Lankans, resolving disputes through the nation’s formal courts is not an option. Can community mediation boards fill the void?

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