logo
Questions? +1 (202) 335-3939 Login
Set Up FREE Account Submit Release
Trusted News Since 1995
A service for banking industry professionals · Thursday, March 27, 2025 · 797,773,078 Articles · 3+ Million Readers
Home  •••  Newswires by Industry  •  Countries  •  U.S. States  •  World Media Directory
World Bank News  •••  Topics  •  Countries  •  U.S. States
Sri Lanka Bank News  •••  Topics  •  Sri Lanka Media Directory

Sri Lanka Bank Newswire

  • Published on 02:20 GMT

    SMEs – forgotten people of Sri Lanka?

    The SME sector accounts for 52% of GDP employing over 4.5 million people   Sri Lanka’s economy has turned around from a contraction of 7.8% in 2022 to a +5.2% growth in 2024 which is the resilience of the country. An important point to note is that this …

    Source: Daily FT - Label Pending
  • Published on Mar 25, 2025

    Nepal’s long-term growth may stall below 4 percent, World Bank warns

    Low labour productivity, weak competition in logistics and transport, subpar infrastructure, and high tariffs and excise taxes on exports are just a few of the challenges stalling Nepal’s growth. An underperforming manufacturing sector, an underdeveloped …

    Source: The Kathmandu Post - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 24, 2025

    Migration, remittances inflow key factor behind poverty reduction in Nepal: World Bank

    KATHMANDU: The World Bank (WB) has stated that Nepal has achieved remarkable success in reducing poverty over the past three decades, virtually eradicating extreme poverty, and the speed and scale of Nepal’s success in this efforts are unparalleled among …

    Source: Nepal news - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 24, 2025

    Nepal has achieved remarkable success in poverty reduction: World Bank

    Nepal has achieved remarkable success in poverty reduction, nearly eradicating extreme poverty, largely driven by remittances. To strengthen future growth, Nepal should prioritize policy actions that unlock domestic opportunities, according to the World …

    Source: New Spotlight Nepal - Uncategorized
  • Published on 11:54 GMT

    These Are the Countries China Is Investing In the Most

    24/7 Wall St. Insights In the last decade, no country has invested more in the rest of the world than China. In what critics term debt-trap diplomacy, Chinese investment induces economic dependency among smaller nations in key geopolitical areas. China …

    Source: 24/7 Wall St. - Neutral
  • Published on 07:25 GMT

    Green energy from the Caspian Sea - Azerbaijan joins the global trend

    China's offshore wind power industry has set a record. According to Chinese media, in 2024, the annual electricity generation of this sector increased by almost 30 percent. Earlier, the Chinese state-owned Dongfang Electric Corporation announced the …

    Source: Today.Az - Pro-Government
  • Published on 02:20 GMT

    GDP and GDP growth: Are they measures that really matter?

    Economic growth alone doesn’t guarantee a better life GDP is the wrong tool for measuring what matters – it’s time to replace gross domestic product with real metrics of well-being and sustainability – Joseph E. Stiglitz A country’s Gross Domestic Product …

    Source: Daily FT - Label Pending
  • Published on Mar 26, 2025

    These Are the Countries Where China Is Quietly Pouring Billions of Dollars

    Special Report SyedNaqvi90 / Wikimedia Commons 24/7 Wall St. Insights In the last 10 years, no country has invested more around the world than China. Chinese overseas investment induces economic dependency in poorer recipient nations and bolsters …

    Source: 24/7 Wall St. - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 26, 2025

    Switzerland, UAE Among Most Popular Countries To Immigrate

    The “Immigration Index” report by Remitly ranks 82 countries based on 24 critical factors for prospective immigrants, aiming to provide a comprehensive guide for those considering relocation in 2025 and beyond. The index evaluates countries across 13 …

    Source: Trak.in - Center-right
  • Published on Mar 26, 2025

    Is $1.4b WB-ADB budget support uncertain as IMF delays loan?

    Summary: IMF loan delay stalls $1.4B budget support from WB and ADB Additional $800M in doubt from AIIB, OPEC Fund, and JICA IMF's concerns over revenue, exchange rates, and reserves caused ripple effects Experts warn IMF stall halts macroeconomic …

    Source: The Business Standard - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 25, 2025

    Bangladesh hopes to receive fourth tranche IMF loan in June: Finance adviser

    Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed has expressed hope that Bangladesh will receive the next tranche of the loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) this June, despite ongoing negotiations over set conditions. "We are reviewing their conditions. …

    Source: The Business Standard - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 25, 2025

    Nepal’s political and economic uncertainty likely to persist

    Nepal's parliamentary elections in November 2022 marked a significant step in the nation's gradual transition toward federalism, following decades of conflict, political instability, and economic challenges. The country remains polarized between …

    Source: News.Az - Pro-Government
  • Published on Mar 25, 2025

    Nepal’s political and economic uncertainty likely to continue

    Nepal’s future is characterized by political instability, economic vulnerabilities and shifting alliances with India, China and the United States. Activists demonstrate in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 14, 2025, demanding that international lenders cancel …

    Source: Geopolitical Intelligence Services - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 25, 2025

    Removing obstacles to development

    Former Minister Ali Sabry’s recent op-ed, “Why Sri Lanka must continue to pursue a non-aligned, yet multi-aligned foreign policy,” published in the Daily FT on 3 March, offers a timely reflection on Sri Lanka’s foreign policy trajectory in an increasingly …

    Source: The Island - Center-left
  • Published on Mar 25, 2025

    Nepal’s growth model needs urgent overhaul: WB

    Kathmandu, Mar. 25: The World Bank (WB) said that Nepal’s current growth model which is heavily reliant on remittances and consumption has proven resilient but insufficient to meet the country’s ambitious development targets.  "While remittances have …

    Source: The Rising Nepal - Uncategorized
  • Published on Mar 24, 2025

    Transshipment decline at Port of Colombo extends to second straight month in February

      No sign of earlier pulled out services returning to Colombo Transshipment volumes dropped by 9.2% YoY to 479,942 TEUs By Nishel Fernando The transshipment volumes at the Port of Colombo declined for the second straight month in February, as the services …

    Source: Daily Mirror - Label Pending
  • Published on Mar 24, 2025

    South Asia Has to Face Challenges Together

    The southern sub-region of Asia, South Asia, has a questionable identity and is one of the significant hubs of diverse cultures, ethnicities, and religions, showcasing its many folds of significance across the globe. Its cultural and natural beauty is …

    Source: Nepal news - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 23, 2025

    Zimbabwe lines up seven sponsors to clear arrears

    Zimbabwe is actively negotiating with seven potential sponsors, including individual countries, multilateral financial institutions, and private financiers, to secure the necessary funding, guarantees, and technical support to clear its external arrears. …

    Source: Bulawayo 24 News - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 23, 2025

    Secretary to PM at digital summit

    31 Secretary to the Prime Minister Pradeep Saputhanthri participated in the World Bank Group’s Global Digital Summit 2025 from March 17 to 20 at the World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C. under the theme “Digital Pathways for All.” The Summit brought …

    Source: Sunday Observer - Pro-Government

04 days 06:49:23

Featured Releases

Got News to Share? · Submit · See All
Got news to share? Submit it now.
Load more World Bank news or search news using your own keywords. There are 797,773,078 articles in our news database.

Online News Monitoring Made Simple

Established in 1995, EIN Newsdesk helps millions of users track breaking news across thousands of trusted websites. Users may set up custom email newsletters and RSS feeds or search among thousands of preset news sections. As a member, you may also submit your own news using the EIN Presswire distribution service. Membership is free and we do not sell or lease any information about you. Press release distribution, dedicated APIs, and custom services generate the revenue that allow us to offer you free basic access.

News by Country & by Industry

Worldwide News Coverage

Track news across more than 5,000 sources by country or industry or search our real-time news index.

World Bank News by Country >
World Bank News by U.S. State >
World Bank News Topics >
Online News Publications >
World News Report >

News Alerts & News Feeds

Custom News Monitoring

News page results can be outputted as RSS or received daily by email. You may also use our NewsPlugin for WordPress.

Create Email Newsletter >
Create RSS Feed >
NewsPlugin for WordPress >

Submit News

PR Distribution Service

Our EIN Presswire's distribution footprint reaches millions. You can upload news which is re-published through EIN Newsdesk, fed into Twitter and Facebook, and onto partner sites, Google News, Bing News, etc.

EIN Presswire >
Events >

World Media Directory

News Media Guide

This is a listing of the world’s TV stations, radio stations, newspapers, and blogs. Last update: 03/19/2025

World Media Directory >

Banking, Finance & Investment Industry Press Releases

Got News to Share? · Submit · See All
Got news to share? Submit it now.

Banking, Finance & Investment Events

See All

No event was found.

Become a Member - Join Today!
Join thousands of professionals. Stay current. Stay competitive.
  • Track news from thousands of sources
  • Submit news sources for inclusion in our news tracking algorithm
  • Build your own customized email newsletters
  • Use of our RSS Feeds
  • Includes a complimentary EIN Presswire account plus 1-free release
  • Uncluttered & advertising free news pages

World Bank News Today by EIN Newsdesk & EIN Presswire (a press release distribution service)

Follow us on Facebook and connect with us on LinkedIn

Newsmatics Inc., 1025 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20036 · Contact · About

© 1995-2025 Newsmatics Inc., a publisher of EIN News · All Rights Reserved · Privacy Policy · User Agreement