National Export Development Plan targets $36bn by 2030
National Export Development Plan was officially launched by Sri Lanka with an ambitious target of generating USD 36 billion in export revenue by.
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Budget surplus hits Rs. 105 b as vehicle-related taxes drive revenue surge
Budget surplus hits Rs. 105 b as vehicle-related taxes drive revenue surge, highlighting a significant strengthening of Sri Lanka’s fiscal position during the.
- June 16, 2026
Economics
Economic recovery gathers pace as construction, finance drive 5.1% GDP growth
Economic recovery gathers pace as construction, finance drive 5.1% GDP growth in the first quarter of 2026, as Sri Lanka’s post-crisis rebound broadened.
- June 16, 2026
Economics
France reaffirms long-term support as AFD marks 20 years
France reaffirms long-term support as AFD Group marks 20 years in Sri Lanka as French officials highlighted two decades of partnership that have.
- June 11, 2026
Economics
Climate ambition alone won’t pay bills, Sri Lanka warned
Climate ambition alone won’t pay bills, Sri Lanka warned, as development partners and business leaders cautioned that the country must urgently transform its.
- June 10, 2026
Economics
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.
- June 10, 2026
Economics
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