Economics

Providing analysis and commentary on key economic indicators such as GDP growth, unemployment rates, inflation, and consumer spending.

Economics

Sri Lanka Fiscal Goals Boosted by Higher Import Revenue

Sri Lanka fiscal goals are now poised to be exceeded for the first time in the nation’s history, according to the Central Bank..

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Sri Lanka central bank IMF World Bank face urgent reform

Sri Lanka central bank IMF World Bank involvement is under sharp scrutiny as the nation grapples with past economic missteps and prepares to.

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Sri Lanka Foreign Investments Surge Past $1.1Bn in 2025

Sri Lanka foreign investments are expected to reach US$1.1 billion in 2025, marking a strong rebound driven by renewed investor confidence, policy reforms,.

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Sri Lanka Loan Demand Set to Surge in Q3 2025

Sri Lanka loan demand is expected to rise sharply in the third quarter of 2025, driven by improved business confidence, vehicle imports, and.

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Sri Lanka Tax Failures Deepen Poverty Crisis

Sri Lanka tax failures have fueled a worsening poverty crisis and eroded basic rights, according to a new Human Rights Watch (HRW) report..

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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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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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