SRI Lanka’s tourism arrivals surpassed 1.9 million in 2026, with over 49,900 visitors registered in the first eight days of November, but remained below last year’s pace ahead of the
Day: 10 November 2026
Economic growth has slowed down: GLEconomic growth has slowed down: GL
Sri Lanka’s economic growth has slowed sharply while inflation, youth unemployment and poverty continue to put pressure on the public, former Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris said yesterday. Addressing a
Budget reaches Rs. 22.3 b surplus in 9M supported by vehicle import revenueBudget reaches Rs. 22.3 b surplus in 9M supported by vehicle import revenue
The Government’s Budget recorded a surplus of Rs. 22.3 billion in the first nine months of 2026, reversing a deficit of Rs. 441.4 billion a year earlier, as revenue from
October migrant worker inflows hit $735.6M, pushing 10-month total past $7.6 BnOctober migrant worker inflows hit $735.6M, pushing 10-month total past $7.6 Bn
Sri Lanka’s migrant workers sent home a record-breaking $735.6 million in October 2026, marking a 3.31% year-on-year increase and extending an extraordinary streak of robust foreign currency inflows to nine