Interest rates expected to ease in Sri Lanka
Interest rates expected to ease in Sri Lanka as the Central Bank signals continued monetary stability, with private sector credit projected to sustain.
Economics
Providing analysis and commentary on key economic indicators such as GDP growth, unemployment rates, inflation, and consumer spending.
Economics
Economics
Deputy Minister accuses banks of self-interest
Deputy Minister accuses banks of self-interest as concerns grow over delays in disbursing concessional loans under government-backed MSME financing schemes, raising questions about.
- April 2, 2026
Economics
Sri Lanka regulator approves electricity tariff hike
Sri Lanka regulator approves electricity tariff hike as authorities moved to revise power prices across consumer categories, with increases of up to 25.
- March 31, 2026
Economics
JICA, World Bank and Presidential Secretariat co-host seminar on Competition Policy and Law
JICA, World Bank and Presidential Secretariat co-host seminar on Competition Policy and Law, bringing together key stakeholders to examine how stronger competition frameworks.
- March 30, 2026
Economics
Sri Lanka Customs exceeds revenue target for third straight month in March
Sri Lanka Customs exceeds revenue target for third straight month in March, highlighting a sustained improvement in revenue collection as import activity rebounds.
- March 30, 2026
Economics
Sri Lanka services exports up 14.68-pct in Feb 2026
Sri Lanka services exports up 14.68-pct in Feb 2026 with earnings reaching 334.9 million US dollars, supported primarily by strong growth in the.
- March 26, 2026
Economics
ADB rolls out package to help Asia and Pacific mitigate Mideast conflict impacts
ADB rolls out package to help Asia and Pacific mitigate Mideast conflict impacts as the multilateral lender steps up support for developing economies.
- March 25, 2026
Economics
ADB ups 2026 financial disbursement to $480m
ADB ups 2026 financial disbursement to $ 480 m; $ 200 m slotted for immediate release as Sri Lanka secures enhanced financial support.
- March 25, 2026
Economics
Sarrah Sammoon appointed IMC Field Officer for Sri Lanka
Sarrah Sammoon appointed IMC Field Officer for Sri Lanka marks a significant development in the country’s efforts to align its investment migration framework.
- March 25, 2026
Economics
Sri Lanka increases prices of bakery products, bread by Rs10
Sri Lanka increases prices of bakery products, bread by Rs10, effective from midnight today, the All Ceylon Bakery Owners’ Association announced. This move.
- March 24, 2026