Sri Lanka risks losing USD 70 million debt relief– Verité Research – Daily Mirror – Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka risks losing USD 70 million debt relief– Verité Research Daily Mirror – Sri Lanka Read the original article here
Sri Lanka could lose $70 Mn debt relief over revenue target gap : Verité
A Colombo-based think tank, Verité Research, says Sri Lanka could lose the Governance-Linked Bond offer of USD 70 million in debt relief due to a fiscal planning oversight. In a post on social media, Verité Research states that Sri Lanka will receive USD 70 million in debt relief from its Governance-Linked Bond (GLB) upon meeting…
Schenectady food co-op nears opening, seeks community support for debt-free launch
The Electric City Food Co-op, a decade-long initiative to establish a community-owned grocery store in downtown Schenectady, is nearing its goal of opening by mid-spring to early summer 2026. The co-op, which began its journey in 2013, is seeking additional financial support to meet its $1.35 million target to open debt-free. “If we’re successful in…
UT Students Help to ‘Crush’ $1.5 Million in Medical Debt
By Rachel N. Madison Reporting Texas Dollar For executive Jared Walker, left, takes a selfie with Let’s Crush Medical Debt members and other allies at the Texas Capitol where they sought the Legislature’s help in requiring hospitals to tell patients about charity care options. Photo courtesy of Jared Walker In 2020, Austin resident Zachary…
Government plans 40-billion-baht SME relief fund using FIDF money to ease debt and boost liquidity
Nearly 40 billion baht from FIDF to support SMEs Under the current model to support SMEs, funding will come from the Financial Institutions Development Fund (FIDF) — the same source used for the “You Fight, We Help” scheme. The plan involves allocating part of the FIDF’s resources to create a “central pool”, by diverting…
Lower debt-servicing charges likely to help govt save Rs500bn – Business Recorder
Lower debt-servicing charges likely to help govt save Rs500bn Business Recorder Read the original article here
China Sets Up New Debt-Management Body To Oversee Borrowing
China has set up a debt-management department that will oversee borrowing by central and provincial governments, set debt ceilings, and police the murky world of liabilities generated by local government financing vehicles (LGFVs). It is headed by Li Dawei who was until recently in charge of a government debt research and rehabilitation body. Recall that…
Zohran Mamdani’s campaign relied on support from everyday New Yorkers. How communities are feeling about his victory
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani built his campaign on the support of everyday New Yorkers, from taxi drivers to bodega workers, and in his victory speech, he made sure to thank them. Some of those New Yorkers say his words struck a chord with communities that often feel overlooked. Mamdani thanks taxi drivers, bodega…
What to know about Trump’s changes to student loan forgiveness rules
This article original appeared on The Conversation. The Trump administration has tried to upend many facets of American life, and many facets of higher education are no exception. The Department of Education announced on Oct. 27, 2025, that it would resume canceling student loan debt for certain borrowers, after the government stopped this practice earlier in…
Governor Josh Stein Hosts Roundtable on Medical Debt Relief Highlighting Benefits for Millions of North Carolinians
Today Governor Josh Stein hosted a roundtable discussion in Greensboro to hear from advocates, faith leaders, practitioners, and patients about the burden of living with medical debt and how relief aids North Carolina families and the economy. In October, Governor Stein announced that the state’s medical debt relief program had erased more than $6.5 billion…