Sri Lanka Economy

Yesterday
Sri Lanka hopeful of reaching staff level agreement with IMF on fourth review: Minister Sri Lanka Daily Mirror11:18 24-Apr-25
Govt. confused and coming up with utter falsehoods: Harsha Sri Lanka Daily Mirror00:37 24-Apr-25
In the last 7 days
Sri Lanka's poverty alarmingly high: World Bank The Peninsula21:58 23-Apr-25
Economy on the mend but crisis scars still show - WB on Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Daily Mirror20:07 23-Apr-25
Poverty rate in Sri Lanka remains 'alarmingly high' at 24.5% Daily Sabah12:14 23-Apr-25
Sri Lanka’s economic growth set to slow to 3.5% in 2025 amid structural and global Challenges Sri Lanka Daily Mirror08:40 23-Apr-25
SL Economy Outpaces Growth Projections, More Efforts Needed to Reduce Poverty, Boost Growth: WB Lanka Business Online07:46 23-Apr-25
Sri Lanka to grow 3.5% in 2025 despite tariff headwinds, says World Bank Channel NewsAsia07:39 23-Apr-25
A 44% tariff on Sri Lanka? That’s not just wrong, it is bad economics Sri Lanka Daily Mirror21:38 22-Apr-25
Repeal of the Online Safety Act vital for the Economic Salvation of Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Daily Mirror19:57 21-Apr-25
Sri Lanka unveils ADB-funded Marine Tourism Roadmap Sri Lanka Daily Mirror19:47 21-Apr-25
How Fitis set Sri Lanka on path to US$ 15bn digital economy by 2030 Sri Lanka Daily Mirror19:47 21-Apr-25
Official reserves jump US$ 431mn in March to US$ 6.52bn Sri Lanka Daily Mirror20:42 20-Apr-25
Towards A New International Order? India, Sri Lanka And The New Cold War – OpEd Eurasia Review01:35 20-Apr-25
Maldives eyes medical tourism to expand economic footprint The Peninsula15:05 19-Apr-25
In the last month
Sri Lanka’s startup sparkle: The pearl’s glow returns YourStory02:23 15-Apr-25
ASEAN Should Expand to Counter Trump’s Tariffs Project Syndicate16:21 14-Apr-25
“Actions are being taken to bring necessary investments to the rural sector by launching new projects in every area of… The Official Government News Portal of Sri Lanka (Press Release)06:04 13-Apr-25
US tariffs threaten Sri Lanka’s recovery: IMF The Daily Star, Bangladesh19:04 12-Apr-25
Candid in Colombo Observer Research Foundation15:21 12-Apr-25
Recent external shock brings uncertainty to Sri Lankan economy: IMF Macau Business08:15 12-Apr-25
US tariffs threaten troubled Sri Lanka's recovery: IMF Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha10:41 11-Apr-25
Sri Lanka expected to suffer due to delay in economic, political reforms: Vajira Sri Lanka Daily Mirror10:37 11-Apr-25
Held productive talks with Govt: IMF says Sri Lanka Daily Mirror09:15 11-Apr-25
IMF says discussions to continue with Sri Lanka on fourth review Channel NewsAsia07:38 11-Apr-25
IMF staff team concludes visit to SL; discussions to continue toward reaching an agreement in near term Lanka Business Online07:11 11-Apr-25
IMF Staff Team Concludes Visit to Sri Lanka International Monetary Fund (Press Release)06:36 11-Apr-25
Private sector minimum wage to be increased to Rs. 27,000 Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:19 10-Apr-25
ADB signals shift toward investment projects in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Daily Mirror20:04 9-Apr-25
Global tourism promotion campaign to go live end-April Sri Lanka Daily Mirror20:04 9-Apr-25
India Tightens Grip Over Sri Lanka With Defense Pact The Diplomat13:49 9-Apr-25
Trump's tarrifs torpedo the textile industry. Tsunami effect on the local economy AsiaNews.it11:58 9-Apr-25
Sri Lanka’s growth recovery exceeded expectations but remains fragile Lanka Business Online10:51 9-Apr-25
Sri Lanka’s Import Constraints From US Threaten Economic Growth Outlook: Moody’s Lanka Business Online07:57 9-Apr-25
Finance companies record Rs.277bn credit expansion in 2024 Sri Lanka Daily Mirror23:13 8-Apr-25
Nce strengthens regional trade links Sri Lanka Daily Mirror22:02 8-Apr-25
How Sri Lanka can weather the US tariff storm Sri Lanka Daily Mirror21:33 8-Apr-25
Adani Ports launches operations at Colombo West International Terminal Container News16:45 8-Apr-25
Adani-backed port terminal in Colombo begins operations The Statesman15:27 8-Apr-25
BIMSTEC must shift from lofty goals to tangible outcomes. PM Modi’s 21-point plan is a start ThePrint13:04 8-Apr-25
Adani’s Colombo terminal begins operations Port Technology13:00 8-Apr-25
Cabinet nod to raise private sector minimum wage Sri Lanka Daily Mirror10:51 8-Apr-25
India, UAE boost economic cooperation as they develop Sri Lanka energy hub The Arab Weekly09:35 8-Apr-25
Adani Ports edges higher after commencing operations at Colombo Port terminal The Business Standard09:18 8-Apr-25
Adani Ports commences operations at Colombo West International Terminal in Sri Lanka The Telegraph, Calcutta05:08 8-Apr-25
Market uncertainty drives inclines in yield curve Sri Lanka Daily Mirror20:04 7-Apr-25
Adani's Colombo terminal commences operations The Times of India18:01 7-Apr-25
Tamil parties sought India’s assistance for socio-economic development of estate community: Mano Sri Lanka Daily Mirror16:52 7-Apr-25
Sri Lanka, IMF Discuss EFF Progress, US Tariff Impact Lanka Business Online14:41 7-Apr-25
Opening Of Colombo Terminal To Create Thousands Of Jobs Locally: Karan Adani NDTV.com13:13 7-Apr-25
Govt. and IMF discuss preliminary review of IMF fourth tranche Sri Lanka Daily Mirror13:08 7-Apr-25
Adani Ports Begins Operations At Colombo Terminal NDTV.com12:12 7-Apr-25
APSEZ’s terminal in Sri Lanka commences operations The Hindu Business Line12:10 7-Apr-25
Billionaire Gautam Adani’s $800m Colombo terminal begins operations Gulf Today11:53 7-Apr-25
Adani Group's Colombo Terminal commences operations AniNews.in11:51 7-Apr-25
Adani Port share price rebounds from today's low after this capex update Mint10:56 7-Apr-25
Economy shows steady progress: Cbsl Governor informs President Sri Lanka Daily Mirror08:34 7-Apr-25
Ripple Effects: How US Trade Policies Cast a Long Shadow Over Sri Lanka and Beyond Lanka Business Online04:56 7-Apr-25
Sri Lanka turns to India to stem fallout of U.S. tariffs Sri Lanka Daily Mirror04:09 7-Apr-25
India and Sri Lanka conclude bilateral debt restructuring pact Sri Lanka Daily Mirror21:51 6-Apr-25
Ftzma proposes potential pathways for SL to tackle Trump’s tariff tsunami Sri Lanka Daily Mirror21:41 6-Apr-25
Indian PM thinks Tamils' aspirations will be met, but concentrates on economy Tamil Guardian12:23 6-Apr-25
Staggering U.S. tariffs a wake-up call for Sri Lanka CGTN07:47 6-Apr-25
"Tremendous uplift in Sri Lankan economy": Ircon Chairperson on India-backed railway projects AniNews.in06:58 6-Apr-25
Big names to look out for in the ECB Premier Leagues this summer The Cricket Paper05:45 6-Apr-25
Sri Lanka bid fot deeper economic ties with India as US reciprocal tariffs spark concern The Telegraph, Calcutta21:20 5-Apr-25
Won't let our land be used against India: SL President The Times of India21:12 5-Apr-25
PM Modi meets Sri Lanka's Tamil Community, says, "will contribute to social, economic, cultural … AniNews.in13:52 5-Apr-25
India, Sri Lanka ink 10 agreements including in defence, power, energy Hindustan Times10:22 5-Apr-25
Crta warns US tariff hike will devastate Sri Lanka’s rubber industry Sri Lanka Daily Mirror20:27 4-Apr-25
Jaaf welcomes government’s swift actions on US reciprocal tariff impact Sri Lanka Daily Mirror20:27 4-Apr-25
SL joins key Bimstec maritime transport pact Sri Lanka Daily Mirror20:16 4-Apr-25
Modi’s Sri Lanka Visit: Strengthening Ties Amid Regional Challenges – Analysis Eurasia Review19:49 4-Apr-25
PM Modi lands in Sri Lanka, is first foreign leader hosted by Dissanayake Hindustan Times18:27 4-Apr-25
CSE dips again amid ongoing global trade tensions Sri Lanka Daily Mirror17:24 4-Apr-25
Sri Lanka expresses willingness to strengthen trade ties with U.S. amid tariffs Sri Lanka Daily Mirror17:14 4-Apr-25
Sri Lankan Minister calls Trump’s tariffs a ‘big shock’, warns of impact on export recovery Tamil Guardian15:42 4-Apr-25
Minister says US tariffs a blow to Sri Lanka’s export goals Sri Lanka Daily Mirror12:19 4-Apr-25
PM proposes 21-point action plan for enhancing cooperation among BIMSTEC nations The Statesman10:21 4-Apr-25
Kananathan warns of U.S. tariff impact on Sri Lanka’s economy Sri Lanka Daily Mirror04:51 4-Apr-25
Ceylon Chamber Expresses Deep Concern over US Tariffs Lanka Business Online04:22 4-Apr-25
Bangladesh, Sri Lanka for fostering regional economic collaboration Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha03:45 4-Apr-25
Trump’s tariffs hit garment makers in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka hard The Straits Times02:32 4-Apr-25
Trump targets trade with tough tariffs Sri Lanka Daily Mirror22:13 3-Apr-25
USA Tariff slap – Significant risk to SL economy Sri Lanka Daily Mirror21:23 3-Apr-25
Namal invites all political parties to unite amid US tariff policy Sri Lanka Daily Mirror17:39 3-Apr-25
How Sri Lanka is Rewriting its Economic Narrative The Diplomat15:46 3-Apr-25
Sajith responds to US tariff on Sri Lanka; Calls it ’’wake-up call’’ Sri Lanka Daily Mirror08:30 3-Apr-25
Financial Bridges The Nation02:30 3-Apr-25
Is Governance a Luxury that Only Rich Countries Can Afford? Sri Lanka Daily Mirror19:52 2-Apr-25
K.C. Singh | Can Bimstec help to counter Trump’s anti-global agenda? The Asian Age20:01 1-Apr-25
Hidden costs of policy shifts: How Lankan SMEs are coping with rising expenses Sri Lanka Daily Mirror19:40 1-Apr-25
How PM Modi's 2-day visit to Sri Lanka is set to boost energy, economic ties between the countries The Week08:12 1-Apr-25
India overtakes Sri Lanka as second-largest tea exporter amidst Colombo’s economic gloom Tamil Guardian15:46 31-Mar-25
Construction activity in Sri Lanka continues to expand in February Sri Lanka Daily Mirror20:09 30-Mar-25
Feminist Political Economy and the Failures of the Economic Discipline Sri Lanka Daily Mirror19:35 30-Mar-25
Unveiling the challenges: exploring start-up hurdles faced by small and medium-sized enterprise entrepreneurs in Sri… Nature.com08:30 30-Mar-25
Sri Lanka’s CCPI-based headline inflation in negative zone in Feb 2025 Fibre2fashion05:19 30-Mar-25
Silent contributors The Kathmandu Post02:33 30-Mar-25
India, Lanka to ink key defencedeal during PM’s visit next week Hindustan Times00:24 29-Mar-25
Sri Lanka takes steps towards circular economy with GP Certified plastics Sri Lanka Daily Mirror20:30 28-Mar-25
India, Sri Lanka to sign defence agreement during Modi’s visit. What it means Hindustan Times16:47 28-Mar-25
Sri Lanka’s ‘Marxist’ government eyes privatisation of airlines amid IMF pressure Tamil Guardian14:42 28-Mar-25
Sri Lankan police block student protest over unemployment in Jaffna Tamil Guardian14:01 28-Mar-25
Ranil Wickremesinghe urges collaboration with Adani despite ongoing dispute Tamil Guardian13:40 28-Mar-25
TISL Welcomes IMF Structural Benchmark on Asset Declarations Lanka Business Online10:36 28-Mar-25
Sri Lanka posts five per cent GDP growth as it ends years of economic decline EasternEye08:09 28-Mar-25
PM Modi to visit Thailand, Sri Lanka from April 3-6 The Hindu06:21 28-Mar-25
Sri Lanka makes big pitch to attract capital market investments Sri Lanka Daily Mirror21:37 27-Mar-25
No need to raise funds from global debt markets even in 2028: CB Governor Sri Lanka Daily Mirror21:27 27-Mar-25
SMEs urged to apply for Cbsl relief measures before 31 March deadline Sri Lanka Daily Mirror21:17 27-Mar-25
People’s Bank joins Cbsl Digital Payments Promotion Campaign Sri Lanka Daily Mirror20:57 27-Mar-25
Court orders Police to submit report on Beecoin ban by Central Bank Sri Lanka Daily Mirror12:57 27-Mar-25
Sri Lanka’s macroeconomic turnaround is ‘remarkable’: IMF op-ed Fibre2fashion09:33 27-Mar-25
Emirates’ A350 debuts in Sri Lanka, offering airline’s unique Premium Economy experience Lanka Business Online05:31 27-Mar-25

      
            
      
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