Sri Lanka on Track to Complete IMF Programme
Sri Lanka is on track to complete its four-year IMF programme in the second half of 2027, Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe.
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Sri Lanka: ‘This Is the Time’ to Invest
Sri Lanka is entering a new phase of economic recovery, with Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe urging foreign investors to take a.
- August 18, 2026
Economics
Sri Lanka poverty crisis deepens as economists challenge growth focus
Sri Lanka poverty crisis is becoming a central concern as economists warn that headline GDP growth alone cannot capture worsening household pressures, income.
- August 17, 2026
Economics
OIL SHOCK: CT Smith projects $ 11.1 b trade deficit
OIL SHOCK: CT Smith projects $ 11.1 b trade deficit as rising petroleum import costs are expected to widen Sri Lanka’s external trade.
- August 5, 2026
Economics
FTZMA pitches ‘no wrong door’ pathway to boost forex earnings
FTZMA pitches ‘no wrong door’ pathway to boost forex earnings with a proposal urging the government to establish a single national platform that.
- August 5, 2026
Economics
Sri Lanka’s Current Account Deficit Widens for Third Consecutive Month
Sri Lanka posted a USD 149Mn current account deficit in June 2026, its third straight monthly shortfall, as the rupee held steady.
- August 5, 2026
Economics
Sri Lanka Customs exceeds revenue goal for seventh straight month in July
Sri Lanka Customs exceeds revenue goal for seventh straight month in July, highlighting the agency’s sustained revenue performance as stronger import activity and.
- July 30, 2026
Economics
Sri Lanka services exports rise 3.75-pct in June 2026
Sri Lanka services exports rise 3.75-pct in June 2026, driven by strong growth in ICT/BPM and financial services, according to the latest data.
- July 23, 2026
Economics
Efficient public sector, accountable management accounting vital for sustainable development
Efficient public sector, accountable management accounting vital for sustainable development, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said, stressing that stronger financial governance and evidence-based.
- July 22, 2026
Economics
2027 Budget primary expenditure ceiling set at Rs. 5.1tn
2027 Budget primary expenditure ceiling has been set at Rs. 5.064 trillion, with the Government outlining a fiscal roadmap aimed at reducing the.
- July 15, 2026