Economics

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Economics

Sri Lanka Economic Recovery Needs Bold Growth Reforms

Sri Lanka economic recovery is gaining momentum with stronger-than-expected growth, but experts warn that sustaining this rebound will depend on deep structural reforms.

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Structural Growth Sparks Sri Lanka’s Bold Recovery

Structural growth is emerging as the cornerstone of Sri Lanka’s economic recovery, according to the IPS “State of the Economy 2025” report. The.

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Sri Lanka Tax Reform Urgently Needed to Fix Crisis

Sri Lanka Tax Reform is urgently required to address the economic crisis and chronic underfunding of public education, Human Rights Watch warns. The.

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Sri Lanka Central Bank Net Reserves Show Strong Rise

The Sri Lanka central bank net reserves rose to USD 1.71 billion in August 2025, reflecting improved liquidity and the partial unwinding of.

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Sri Lanka Agriculture Surges Amid Key Sector Shifts

Sri Lanka agriculture growth gained fresh momentum in August 2025, driven by rising paddy and coconut production. However, the latest central bank data.

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Sri Lanka Sapphire Hub Vision Sparks Global Ambition

Sri Lanka sapphire hub plans are gaining momentum as the government announced its strategy to transform the nation into a world leader in.

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Sri Lanka Central Bank Reserves Surge Amid Policy Shift

The Sri Lanka central bank reserves surge in August 2025 marks a notable shift in the country’s monetary landscape. Official data shows net.

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Sri Lanka economy set for 9% boost from trade corridor

Sri Lanka economy is expected to grow by 9.3% by 2030 under the proposed Japan-Sri Lanka-India Export-Oriented Industrial Corridor, which aims to deepen.

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Sri Lanka FDI Hits $787M in First Nine Months

Sri Lanka FDI inflows totalled $787 million in the first nine months of 2025, driven by a mix of new projects and expansions.

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IMF Sri Lanka Review Highlights Strong Economic Progress

The ongoing IMF Sri Lanka review marks a crucial step in the nation’s post-crisis recovery as the International Monetary Fund conducts its fifth.

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