Sri Lanka: Life after an economic crisis

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Sri Lanka is facing dire fuel and food shortages amid ongoing economic and political crises. In this week’s episode, the FT’s Antoni Slodkowski shares what he’s seen after a week of reporting in Sri Lanka. And then, emerging markets correspondent Jonathan Wheatley explains how ...

In a week where protestors stormed the residences of its leaders, forcing the president to resign, Sri Lanka continues to face its worst economic crisis in more than 70 years. There have been months of shortages - from fuel and cooking gas to food and medicines. We hear from thre ...  Show more

The IMF has provisionally agreed a $2.9 billion loan deal to save Sri Lanka from collapse. The country’s economy tanked in April, sparking a wave of fuel and food shortages, hyperinflation and political upheaval. Although the deal isn't complete, many citizens believe it will be ...  Show more

Sri Lanka’s president just resigned after months of protest and a deepening economic crisis. Despite Rajapaksa’s departure and the celebratory scenes of demonstrators partying at the president’s home, the people of Sri Lanka have a massive debt hole to climb out of and people hav ...  Show more