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Decoded: Debt Restructuring of USD 175 million SL Airlines bond reached in principle, however further reforms needed
GoSL has reached an 'agreement in principle' with creditors to restructure a USD 175 million bond issued by Sri Lankan Airlines (SLA).
Team Arutha
Nov 27, 2025
Decoded: Claims about Sri Lanka’s default and IMF timeline are inaccurate
JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva’s claims on the timeline of Sri Lanka’s sovereign default its seeking support from the IMF is inaccurate.
Team Arutha
Nov 26, 2025
Decoded: Imported big onions and potatoes still cheaper despite Special Commodity Levy (SCL)
Imported big onions are 13% cheaper and imported potatoes are 35% cheaper than locally produced big onions and potatoes despite the special commodity levy (SCL) on imports.
Team Arutha
Oct 27, 2025
Decoded: Resistence against government's plan to scrap the Simplified VAT (SVAT) system
The government’s plan to scrap the Simplified VAT (SVAT) system faces resistance from businesses from several industries.
Team Arutha
Oct 1, 2025
Decoded: Understanding the CEB’s proposed 6.8% tariff hike
CEB is seeking a 6.8% tariff increase to cover it's losses amidst protests against power sector reforms.
Team Arutha
Sep 23, 2025
Decoded: Lessons from previous fishermen’s pension scheme as a new one is proposed
Lessons from previous fishermen’s pension scheme as a new one is proposed
Team Arutha
Aug 20, 2025
Decoded: Tax exemptions alone rarely attract Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs)
SL has used tax exemptions to attract foreign direct investment for decades with limited success.
Team Arutha
Jul 21, 2025
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