foreign debt
Coverage of foreign debt in the Nexus archive.
- Sri Lanka Reducing Reliance on Foreign Debt, Short-Term Bills
Sri Lanka is working to reduce its dependence on foreign borrowing and short-term bills by raising money domestically through longer-term bonds. Deputy Finance Minister Anil Jayantha Fernando stated that these measures aim to make the nation's debt more sustainable under an International Monetary Fund program.
- Developing countries spend more repaying foreign debt than on education, UN reveals
A Unesco report reveals that 113 developing countries spent more on repaying foreign debt than on education in 2025, with 18 spending five times more on loans. Global aid to education is projected to decline by up to 30%, while sub-Saharan Africa countries spent 3.6 times more on debt than education.
- China Delays Foreign Debt Sales With $100 Billion of Bonds Due
China has delayed foreign debt sales as it faces $100 billion in bonds due, signaling potential financial strain. The postponement may impact repayment schedules and investor confidence.