Debt-stricken Sri Lanka signs a free trade pact with Thailand

Debt-laden Sri Lanka marks Independence Day with Thai prime minister as guest of honor

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin was the guest of honor at Sri Lanka’s 76th Independence Day celebrations on Sunday, as the island nation struggles to emerge from its worst economic crisis. Thavisin joined Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe at a low-key ceremony near the country’s main seaside esplanade that included a military parade and parachute jumps. The holiday commemorates Sri Lanka’s independence from…

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka signs trade pact with Thailand as it seeks ‘recovery’

The island nation has been struggling with an economic crisis since declaring bankruptcy in April 2022 with more than US$83 billion in debt.

Google Doodle celebrates Sri Lanka Independence Day 2024

Google Doodle shows Sri Lankan flag with ‘Google’ written at the bottom to mark Sri Lanka Independence Day 2024.

Debt-stricken Sri Lanka signs a free trade pact with Thailand

Debt-stricken Sri Lanka signed a trade pact with Thailand on Saturday in a bid to boost trade and investment as the Indian ocean island nation is struggling to recover from its worst economic crisis that hit two year ago.

Thailand, Sri Lanka sign free trade agreement

The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is aimed at enhancing market opportunities, with negotiations covering various aspects such as Trade in Goods, Investment, Customs Procedure and Intellectual Property Rights

Debt-stricken Sri Lanka signs a free trade pact with Thailand

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) -- Debt-stricken Sri Lanka signed a trade pact with Thailand on Saturday in a bid to boost trade and investment as the Indian ocean island nation is struggling to recover from its worst economic crisis that hit two year ago.