IMF to release $333 million to Sri Lanka

IMF approves third review of Sri Lanka's $2.9 billion bailout
By Uditha JayasingheCOLOMBO (Reuters) -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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