Sri Lanka’s Forex Inflows Exceed Imports by $757 Million in August 2024
Sri Lanka’s gross foreign exchange inflows exceeded imports by $757 million in August 2024, according to data released by the Central Bank of.
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CBSL Forecasts Ongoing Deflation Amid Price Cuts and Improved Supply
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) anticipates that deflationary trends will continue in the coming months before inflation gradually aligns with the.
- October 3, 2024
Economics
IMF Meets Sri Lanka’s New Economic Team for Future Collaboration
Sri Lanka’s newly elected President Anura Dissanayake’s economic team held its first meeting with an International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation. The discussions, which.
- October 3, 2024
Economics
President Allocates Rs. 5 Billion for Sri Lanka’s General Elections
Sri Lanka’s three-member cabinet, including President Anura Dissanayake, has sanctioned a proposal to allocate Rs. 5 billion from the government’s consolidated fund to.
- October 2, 2024
Economics
Sri Lanka’s IMF Program Review: What Comes Next?
Sri Lanka’s economic stability is closely tied to its International Monetary Fund (IMF) program, with reviews conducted every six months to assess the.
- October 2, 2024
Economics
Sri Lanka Reduces Bus Fares Following Diesel Price Cut
Sri Lanka’s National Transport Commission (NTC) has implemented a 4.24% reduction in bus fares, effective from midnight on October 1, in response to.
- October 2, 2024
Economics
Colombo Inflation Drops 0.5% in September Amid Lower Food and Fuel Prices
Inflation in the Colombo district decreased in September, following a significant slowdown in August, as both food and non-food prices declined due to.
- October 1, 2024
Economics
HNB and Hayleys Solar Partner for Flexible Solar Financing Solutions
HNB PLC has renewed its partnership with Hayleys Solar, the renewable energy division of Hayleys Fentons, to deliver enhanced value to customers seeking.
- October 1, 2024
Economics
Sri Lanka Reduces Fuel Prices:
Sri Lanka has reduced the price of petrol by 21 rupees, bringing it down to 311 rupees per litre, effective from midnight on.
- October 1, 2024
Economics
IMF Team to Visit Sri Lanka This Week for Key Discussions with President Dissanayake
A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to visit Sri Lanka this week to meet with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake,.
- September 30, 2024