Economics

Providing analysis and commentary on key economic indicators such as GDP growth, unemployment rates, inflation, and consumer spending.

Economics

Sri Lanka Revenue Agencies Set to Exceed 2025 Tax Targets

Sri Lanka revenue agencies are on track to surpass their 2025 tax targets, Deputy Minister Nishantha Jayaweera confirmed. Despite the financial impact of.

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Sri Lanka to Co-Host 2026 Asian Debt Management Conference

The Sri Lanka 2026 Asian Debt Management Conference will bring together debt managers from across Asia to discuss public debt challenges, share expertise,.

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Sri Lanka 9-Month GDP Near Pre-Crisis Level Signals Stability

Sri Lanka 9-month GDP near pre-crisis level marks a significant economic milestone, reflecting recovery achieved without inflationary pressure. Latest official data shows the.

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IMF Meeting on Sri Lanka RFI Loan Signals Critical Turning Point

IMF meeting on Sri Lanka RFI loan is scheduled for December 19, as the lender’s Executive Board prepares to review Colombo’s request for.

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Sri Lanka Economy Growth Accelerates with Powerful Q3 Surge

Sri Lanka economy growth strengthened markedly in the third quarter of 2025, with official data showing broad-based expansion across agriculture, manufacturing, and services,.

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WealthTrust Securities IPO Opens Powerful Gateway to CSE Growth

WealthTrust Securities IPO opens today, positioning the licensed primary dealer at the centre of growing investor interest in Sri Lanka’s regulated capital market..

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World Bank Sri Lanka Cyclone Recovery Funds Boost Urgent Relief

World Bank Sri Lanka cyclone recovery funds have been mobilised to support urgent relief and restoration efforts following severe cyclone-related damage. The emergency.

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Sri Lanka ADB Loan Delivers Vital Boost to Water Security

The Sri Lanka ADB loan of 200 million dollars marks a critical step in strengthening irrigation infrastructure and agricultural resilience, as the government.

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Sri Lanka Worker Remittances Surge to Record High

Sri Lanka worker remittances rose sharply in November 2025, underscoring renewed confidence in formal banking channels and reinforcing the sector’s critical role in.

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Sri Lanka Tourism Revenue Slips in November Shock

Sri Lanka tourism revenue declined in November 2025 despite strong growth in visitor arrivals, highlighting the underscored impact of revised spending estimates and.

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