Sri Lanka IMF Program Faces Critical New Turn
The Sri Lanka IMF program is set to expand as the country prepares for an eighteenth engagement with the lender amid rising fiscal.
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Sri Lanka Interest Rates See Strong Upturn
Sri Lanka interest rates have moved higher in recent months as rising credit demand pushes banks to compete aggressively for deposits. Despite earlier.
- December 8, 2025
Economics
Sri Lanka FX Swaps Warning Raises Urgent Concerns
The Sri Lanka FX swaps warning from the Committee on Public Finance has intensified debate over the central bank’s reserve management practices. Lawmakers.
- December 8, 2025
Economics
Sri Lanka Power Policy Loan Supports Energy Reform
Sri Lanka’s power policy loan received a major boost with the signing of a US$100 million agreement with the Asian Development Bank. The.
- December 5, 2025
Economics
SLBA pledges support for Sri Lanka economic revival
The Sri Lanka economic revival received a significant boost as the Sri Lanka Banks’ Association (SLBA) pledged full support to help individuals and.
- December 5, 2025
Economics
Transformative ADB Support for Sri Lanka Power Reforms
ADB support for Sri Lanka is expanding as the country advances reforms in its electricity sector. With a newly approved policy loan and.
- December 5, 2025
Economics
Hemas Holdings Leadership Changes Strengthen Governance
Hemas Holdings leadership changes signal a strategic shift as veteran CEO Husein Esufally retires, making way for Ajith Fernando as Chairman and Murtaza.
- December 3, 2025
Economics
Sri Lanka Recovery Plan: Treasury Supports SMEs Post-Ditwah
The Sri Lanka recovery plan is taking shape as Treasury coordinates with banks and insurers to support SMEs and households hit by Cyclone.
- December 3, 2025
Economics
Sri Lanka Infrastructure Bond: Funding Ditwah Recovery
The Sri Lanka Infrastructure Bond could be a game-changer for post-Ditwah recovery, according to First Capital CEO Dilshan Wirasekara. With initial economic costs.
- December 3, 2025
Economics
Sri Lanka Signs US LPG Import Deal for 2026
Sri Lanka is set to import liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the United States after Litro Gas Lanka awarded a 12-month supply contract.
- December 3, 2025