SLEA Hosts Panel on Path from Debt Default to Growth
A new chapter for Sri Lanka’s economic growth unfolded yesterday as the Sri Lanka Economic Association (SLEA), in collaboration with ODI Global, hosted.
Economics
Business
Sri Lanka – Germany Business Council Holds 25th AGM, Strengthens Bilateral Ties
The 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Sri Lanka – Germany Business Council (SLGBC) took place recently at Hilton Colombo Residences, Colombo.
- January 8, 2025
Tourism
Sri Lanka Records Third-Highest Annual Tourist Arrivals in 2024 Despite Missing Target
Sri Lanka fell short of its 2024 target of 2.3 million tourist arrivals but achieved its third-highest annual influx with 2,053,465 visitors, reflecting.
- January 3, 2025
Economics
Fitch Upgrades Sri Lanka to ‘CCC+’, Reflecting Debt Restructuring Progress and Economic Recovery
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Sri Lanka’s long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating (IDR) to ‘CCC+’, from ‘RD’ (Restricted Default), marking a significant milestone in.
- December 23, 2024
Economics
Doing Business Ecosystem Gaining Momentum, Positive Country Image to Boost FDI
Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma recently visited the Board of Investment (BOI) and held the first meeting with its senior.
- December 17, 2024
Economics
Sri Lanka Promoted as Gateway to Business Opportunities at Antwerp Event
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Brussels showcased Sri Lanka’s impressive economic recovery and emerging prospects in trade, investment, and tourism to over.
- December 16, 2024
Tourism
Sri Lanka Likely to Miss 2024 Tourist Arrival Target, Eyes Over $3 Billion in Revenue
Sri Lanka is projected to fall short of its 2024 target of 2.3 million tourist arrivals, despite a notable increase in visitor numbers.
- December 12, 2024
Economics
Non-Performing Loans Decline in Q3 2024 Amid Economic Recovery
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has reported a notable decline in non-performing loans (NPLs) during the third quarter of 2024 (Q3),.
- December 2, 2024
Economics
Private Sector Credit Demand Slows in September, But Remains Resilient
Private sector credit demand showed signs of slowing in September, falling short of the recent high recorded in August, according to data from.
- November 11, 2024
Politics
Govt Should Update Public on IMF Talks: Former President Wickremesinghe
Former President and United National Party (UNP) leader Ranil Wickremesinghe has urged the government to update the public in the coming days on.
- October 30, 2024