Economics

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

Economics

Sri Lanka, Iran Presidents inaugurate Uma Oya hydro-electric project

Iran’s President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi and Sri Lanka’s President Ranil Wickremesinghe jointly inaugurated a hydroelectric project in Sri Lanka, adding significant capacity to.

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Economics

Colombo to become tourist city, no more aragalaya: Sri Lanka President

President Ranil Wickremesinghe unveiled ambitious plans to elevate Colombo into a prominent tourist destination, signaling a transformative phase for the city’s development. These.

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Economics

Sri Lanka will need Rs 40 Bn to increase senior citizens’ interest rate to 15 pct

Sri Lanka is contemplating the financial implications of raising the interest rate for senior citizens’ savings to 15%, requiring an estimated Rs 40.

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Economics

Sri Lanka worker migration, passport issues, begin to decline

Official data reveals a consistent decline in Sri Lanka’s foreign employment departures over the past five months, accompanied by a decrease in new.

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Economics

Higher Interest Rates: A Tale of Two Economies

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has shed light on the varied impacts of rising interest rates across different economies in its recent World.

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Economics

Sri Lankan Apparel Giant Brandix Receives Top BOI Export Award

Sri Lanka’s Board of Investment (BOI) recognized Brandix Apparel, the country’s leading garment manufacturer, as the Most Outstanding Exporter in the Merchandise category.

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Economics

Sri Lanka Sets Course for Sustainable Recovery with New ADB Partnership Strategy

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has unveiled a new chapter in its collaboration with Sri Lanka. The ADB Sri Lanka Country Partnership Strategy.

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Economics

A Glimpse of Recovery: Sri Lanka’s Economy Shows Signs of Improvement, But Challenges Remain

The World Bank’s latest Sri Lanka Development Update paints a cautiously optimistic picture of the nation’s economic future. While 2024 is projected to.

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Economics

Local Egg Production Ramps Up, Prices Expected to Fall in Sri Lanka

Good news for Sri Lankan consumers! The All Ceylon Poultry Traders Association (ACPTA) is urging the government to halt egg imports as local.

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Economics

LAUGFS Gas Announces Price Reduction for Domestic LPG

Sri Lanka’s economic climate is experiencing a positive shift, and LAUGFS Gas PLC is passing on the good news to consumers. Citing a.

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