Economic Sentiment Rises as Business Confidence Rebounds – Survey
The latest edition of LMD, a leading business magazine, reveals a significant boost in economic sentiment following Sri Lanka’s recent presidential election. The.
Economics
Economics
Foreign Inflows into Sri Lanka’s Government Securities Rise Amid Deflationary Policies
Foreign investment in Sri Lanka’s government securities surged last week, with Central Bank data revealing a 15.7 percent increase in foreign holdings. The.
- October 14, 2024
Politics
Political Risks to Sri Lanka’s Debt Restructuring Ease, Says Fitch Ratings
Fitch Ratings has noted that political risks to Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring process have reduced following the authorities’ endorsement of the IMF programme.
- October 10, 2024
Markets
Sri Lanka’s Bonds Slide as Election Victory Puts IMF Bailout at Risk
Sri Lanka’s dollar bonds took a significant hit following the victory of leftist candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake in the presidential election, raising concerns.
- September 24, 2024
Stock Market
Sri Lanka Stocks Rebound After Presidential Election, ASPI Gains 0.74%
The Colombo Stock Exchange began to recover after opening lower following Sri Lanka’s presidential election over the weekend. The All Share Price Index.
- September 23, 2024
Bond Yields
Sri Lankan Rupee Strengthens After Presidential Election, Bond Yields Decline
Sri Lanka’s rupee strengthened on Monday, trading at 303.90/304.10 against the US dollar, an improvement from Friday’s 305.25/306.00, following the election of a.
- September 23, 2024
Politics
AKD Blames Ranil for Sri Lanka’s Financial Crisis, Spares Gotabaya
Presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake has attributed Sri Lanka’s 2022 financial crisis to incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe, while largely absolving former President Gotabaya.
- September 19, 2024
Politics
Postal Department Estimates Rs. 1.4 Billion for Presidential Election
The Postal Department has submitted an estimate of Rs. 1.4 billion to the Election Commission (EC) to cover the expenses for the upcoming.
- July 29, 2024
Educational Opportunities
China Boosts Sri Lanka’s Smart Classroom Initiative with 1,000 Smart Boards
China has pledged to donate 1,000 smart boards to Sri Lankan schools, advancing the country’s digital education efforts. This announcement follows an Indian.
- July 23, 2024