Economics

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

Economics

Advocata praises fuel price hike, urges CPC transparency

Advocata praises fuel price hike, urges transparency in CPC formula, saying the government’s unexpected mid-month revision of fuel prices helped prevent hoarding and.

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Ceylon Chamber of Commerce hosts high-level evening with diplomats

Ceylon Chamber of Commerce hosts high-level evening with diplomats, bringing together representatives from Sri Lanka’s business, government, and diplomatic communities to strengthen dialogue,.

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Sri Lanka MSME loan quotas exhausted at commercial banks

Sri Lanka MSME loan quotas exhausted at several leading private banks, prompting the government to prepare additional funding allocations to support small businesses.

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Renuka Weerakone Appointed BOI Director General

Renuka Weerakone has been officially appointed as the Director General of the Board of Investment Sri Lanka after serving in the position in.

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Economic Surveillance Committee Formed Over Middle East Risks

Economic Surveillance Committee has been established by the Sri Lankan government to monitor the potential economic impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict.

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Thailand Week 2026 concludes with strengthened trade ties

Thailand Week 2026 concludes with strengthened trade ties following a three-day business exhibition in Colombo that connected Thai companies with Sri Lankan distributors.

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GDP growth to average 3.1% through 2030: Treasury

GDP growth to average 3.1% through 2030 as Sri Lanka stabilizes its economy following the recent debt restructuring and reform program. The projection.

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Sri Lanka Customs beats February revenue target by 28%

Sri Lanka Customs has exceeded its February 2025 revenue target by a significant margin, highlighting stronger import activity and tighter enforcement. Official data.

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Sri Lanka Central Bank Chief Joins IMF Asia-Pacific Talks

Sri Lanka central bank chief joins IMF Asia-Pacific talks as the country’s monetary authority takes part in a high-level regional discussion examining the.

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The unlocked potential of ageing and silver economy in Sri Lanka

The unlocked potential of ageing and silver economy in Sri Lanka is gaining increasing attention as the country’s population ages rapidly, raising both.

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