Sri Lanka’s Central Bank cuts exporter dollar conversion time to 30 days
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank cuts exporter dollar conversion time to 30 days under a new regulatory framework aimed at strengthening foreign exchange management.
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Sri Lanka SOE profits fall 18% as CEB swings to loss
Sri Lanka SOE profits declined sharply in 2025 as a significant deterioration in the financial performance of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) outweighed.
- June 5, 2026
Economics
Treasury receives US $ 695mn under IMF bailout programme
Treasury receives US $ 695mn under IMF bailout programme following the successful completion of the latest reviews under Sri Lanka’s International Monetary Fund-supported.
- June 4, 2026
Economics
Sri Lanka construction activity contracts in April 2026: PMI
Sri Lanka construction activity contracts in April 2026: PMI as rising raw material costs and labour shortages continued to weigh on the sector’s.
- June 1, 2026
Economics
Sri Lanka raises fuel prices to near 2022 crisis level amid high imports
Sri Lanka raises fuel prices to near 2022 crisis level amid high imports as rising global oil costs and increasing fuel purchases continue.
- June 1, 2026
Economics
National Regulatory Reform Council to streamline business environment
National Regulatory Reform Council to streamline business environment is the latest initiative approved by the Sri Lankan government to strengthen the country’s investment.
- May 20, 2026
Economics
Sri Lanka posts record fiscal improvement amid Middle East risks
Sri Lanka posts record fiscal improvement amid Middle East risks as the country recorded one of its strongest fiscal performances in decades, supported.
- May 19, 2026
Economics
Sri Lanka Services Contracts in Apr 2026: PMI
Sri Lanka services contracts in Apr 2026 as higher energy costs, reduced tourist arrivals, and seasonal slowdowns following the festive period weighed heavily.
- May 19, 2026
Economics
Sri Lanka Trade Competitiveness Push Lacks Urgency
Sri Lanka trade competitiveness remains constrained by weak policy coordination, slow reforms, and a lack of strategic urgency at a time when competing.
- May 18, 2026
Economics
Sri Lanka’s wheat consumption rises on tourism revival
Sri Lanka’s wheat consumption rises as the country’s recovering economy and expanding tourism industry continue to drive demand for flour-based food products, although.
- May 13, 2026