President reviews Middle East fallout, weighs fuel subsidies
President reviews Middle East fallout, weighs fuel subsidies to shield Sri Lanka’s economy and export sector, as policymakers assess rising global energy risks.
Economics
Providing analysis and commentary on key economic indicators such as GDP growth, unemployment rates, inflation, and consumer spending.
Economics
Economics
War risk, rerouted ships hit Sri Lanka’s cuppa tea
War risk, rerouted ships hit Sri Lanka’s cuppa tea as escalating conflict in West Asia disrupts critical trade routes, placing unprecedented strain on.
- March 19, 2026
Economics
ADB Financing Sri Lanka Plan Approved
ADB Financing Sri Lanka has been approved by the Cabinet of Ministers to secure $620 million in funding aimed at accelerating reforms and.
- March 19, 2026
Economics
Colombo Port City Duty-Free Rules Amended
Colombo Port City Duty-Free Rules have been amended to allow overseas travellers to make purchases on two occasions within four days of arrival,.
- March 19, 2026
Economics
President calls for collective action to keep country functioning
President calls for collective action to keep country functioning as Sri Lanka navigates supply disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict, with authorities.
- March 18, 2026
Economics
Economy maintains momentum with 5% GDP growth in 2025
Economy maintains momentum with 5% GDP growth in 2025 as Sri Lanka records its second consecutive year of expansion, reflecting a gradual recovery.
- March 18, 2026
Economics
Ceylon Chamber urges non-essential forex curbs
Ceylon Chamber urges non-essential forex curbs as Sri Lanka faces mounting economic risks from the escalating Middle East conflict, calling for urgent, coordinated.
- March 18, 2026
Economics
Ex-CPC Chairman urges fuel tax reduction
Ex-CPC Chairman urges fuel tax reduction as Sri Lanka grapples with rising global oil price volatility and increasing risks to international supply chains,.
- March 18, 2026
Economics
Oil and dollars in hand, but no ships: Energy Minister
Oil and dollars in hand, but no ships: Energy Minister says global shipping disruptions—not fuel shortages or foreign exchange—are the primary threat to.
- March 18, 2026
Economics
Sri Lanka duty-free shopping Colombo Port City rule change
Sri Lanka duty-free shopping Colombo Port City regulations are set to be amended to allow arriving passengers to make purchases on two occasions.
- March 17, 2026