Sri Lanka Seeks Closer Regional Ties with BIMSTEC
Sri Lanka seeks closer regional ties by hosting the inaugural BIMSTEC Expert Committee on Public Finance and Monetary Policy in 2026. The initiative.
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Sri Lanka Central Bank to Disclose Forex Swaps Data
Sri Lanka central bank to disclose forex swaps with local banks as scrutiny intensifies over foreign exchange liabilities and liquidity injections. The move.
- February 18, 2026
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Sri Lanka to Get USD400mn from World Bank Boost
Sri Lanka to get USD400mn from World Bank as part of a three-year reform-linked financing program aimed at strengthening economic governance and competitiveness..
- February 18, 2026
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Sri Lanka Stocks Trend Up in Midday Trade Surge
Sri Lanka stocks trend up in midday trade as investors navigated mixed signals from blue-chip counters and banking shares. The Colombo bourse opened.
- February 18, 2026
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Sri Lanka Central Bank 5% Inflation Target Sparks Debate
Sri Lanka central bank 5% inflation target is expected to be reached by the second half of 2026, according to its latest monetary.
- February 16, 2026
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Sri Lanka Private Credit Slows as Govt Borrowing Surges
Sri Lanka private credit growth slowed sharply in December 2025 as government borrowing accelerated and Treasury bill yields climbed. Official data shows a.
- February 9, 2026
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Sri Lanka Central Bank Forex Sales Top $1.1bn in 2025
Sri Lanka central bank forex sales exceeded 1.1 billion dollars in 2025 as authorities sold reserves to the government to repay debt. The.
- February 6, 2026
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Sri Lanka Economic Growth 2026 Forecast at 4–5 Percent
Sri Lanka economic growth 2026 is projected at 4 to 5 percent as low inflation, stronger foreign reserves and improved macroeconomic buffers support.
- February 5, 2026
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Corporate Earnings Growth Sri Lanka 2026 Faces Critical Slowdown
Corporate earnings growth Sri Lanka 2026 is expected to decelerate as macroeconomic pressures re-emerge, according to new brokerage research, signalling a more cautious.
- February 5, 2026
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Sri Lanka Economic Growth Forecast Signals Strong 2026 Outlook
Sri Lanka economic growth forecast points to steady expansion in 2026, supported by low inflation, improving foreign exchange reserves, and stronger macroeconomic stability..
- February 3, 2026