Sri Lanka Central Bank Reserves Slide as FX Swaps Rise
Sri Lanka central bank reserves declined in November 2025 as net foreign exchange holdings fell ahead of Cyclone Ditwah, while reliance on foreign.
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ADB Loan Sri Lanka Talks Accelerate After Cyclone Ditwah
ADB loan Sri Lanka negotiations have intensified as the government seeks early access to a proposed concessional facility following Cyclone Ditwah, aiming to.
- January 19, 2026
Economics
Sri Lanka Canwill Holdings Sale Draws Strong Investor Interest
The Sri Lanka Canwill Holdings sale is advancing as the Ministry of Finance prepares to engage prospective investors ahead of the government’s planned.
- January 16, 2026
Economics
Sri Lanka Rupee Depreciation Signals a Dangerous Turning Point
Sri Lanka rupee depreciation has re-emerged at a moment when economic growth is cautiously returning, raising serious concerns about monetary direction, institutional discipline,.
- January 16, 2026
Economics
Sri Lanka Treasury Bonds Sale Rises With Rs9bn Boost
Sri Lanka Treasury bonds issuance increased this week as the government raised an additional Rs. 9 billion through a tap sale, lifting total.
- January 14, 2026
Economics
12 Private Banks Join Sri Lanka Ditwah Loan Scheme Expansion
The Sri Lanka Ditwah loan scheme is expanding as twelve private banks apply to participate in the cyclone relief program, strengthening access to.
- January 14, 2026
Economics
Sri Lanka Worker Remittances Surge to Historic High
Sri Lanka worker remittances climbed sharply in December 2025, delivering the highest monthly inflow ever recorded and reinforcing their role as the country’s.
- January 13, 2026
Economics
Sri Lanka Bond Sale Draws Strong Demand Across Long Tenors
Sri Lanka bond sale activity gathered momentum as the government successfully placed nearly Rs.185 billion in longer-dated securities, signaling steady investor appetite. The.
- January 13, 2026
Economics
Sri Lanka Rupee Depreciation: Sharp Fallout from Dollar Buys
Sri Lanka rupee depreciation accelerated in December 2025 as the central bank’s foreign exchange operations reshaped liquidity conditions. Official data show large-scale dollar.
- January 13, 2026
Economics
Sri Lanka Secures €8M EU Grant for Green Rubber Growth
Sri Lanka secures a €8 million EU grant to drive green rubber growth, boosting sustainable practices and economic development. The initiative targets decarbonising.
- January 9, 2026