Sri Lanka’s Debt-to-GDP Ratio Outperforms IMF Projections Amid Missed Inflation Target
Sri Lanka has surpassed its debt-to-GDP ratio target set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), despite the central bank missing its inflation target..
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Sri Lanka’s 2025 Budget Restores Full Parliamentary Control: Minister
Sri Lanka’s 2025 budget marks a return to true parliamentary control, ensuring full disclosure of government spending and limiting discretionary executive allocations, according.
- February 26, 2025
Economics
Experts to Discuss Employment Strategies for Economic Resilience at EFC Symposium
The Employers’ Symposium 2025, organized by the Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC), is set to take place on 28 February at Monarch Imperial..
- February 24, 2025
Economics
Survey Shows Steady Economic Sentiment as Confidence Strengthens
In its February edition, business magazine LMD reports that economic sentiment is steady, with an optimistic outlook prevailing as confidence strengthens amid positive.
- February 17, 2025
Economics
Sri Lanka Sees Rising Consumer Goods Competition as Inflation Undershoots Target
Sri Lanka’s consumer goods market is witnessing increased competition, driven by new entrants and a more stable currency, as the central bank helps.
- February 10, 2025
Economics
Govt. Unveils Vision to Revamp SOEs for a Future-Ready Economy
The Government has introduced a transformative approach to State-owned enterprises (SOEs), shifting towards a dynamic public-private partnership (PPP) model to enhance efficiency and.
- January 31, 2025
Economics
President to Fast-Track Investment Approvals to Boost Economic Growth
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has pledged to accelerate the approval process for new investments by streamlining bureaucratic procedures, aiming to drive higher economic.
- January 30, 2025
Economics
Prime Minister Highlights Apparel Industry’s Key Role in Economic Development
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized the crucial role of Sri Lanka’s apparel industry in driving economic development, calling it a ‘global leader’.
- January 28, 2025
Economics
Sri Lanka’s Low Inflation Attributed to Transitory Supply-Side Factors, Expected to Reach 5% by Q3 2025
Sri Lanka’s central bank has stated that the country’s current low inflation is due to temporary “supply-side” factors and is expected to rise.
- January 24, 2025
Economics
IMF Says Sri Lanka’s SOEs Could Remain State-Owned or Be Privatized Amid Restructuring Debate
Sri Lanka’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) could either remain under state ownership or be privatized, according to Peter Breuer, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission.
- January 23, 2025