IMF approves 3rd review of Sri Lanka's $2.9 bln bailout

IMF approves third review of Sri Lanka’s $2.9bn bailout, but warns of risks
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the third review of Sri Lanka’s $2.9bn bailout but warned that the South Asian island nation’s economy remains vulnerable. The global lender said on Saturday that it would release about $333m,
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The International Monetary Fund has approved a new installment of a 3-billion-dollar bailout package for Sri Lanka.
IMF approves third review of Sri Lanka's $2.9 bln bailout
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the third review of Sri Lanka's $2.9 billion bailout on Saturday but warned that the South Asian economy remains vulnerable.
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