The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has pledged continued support for Sri Lanka beyond the expiry of its current lending programme in March, while stressing that completing the remaining reviews and
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We are not inflation nutters; SL not ready for sub-5% inflation target: CBSLWe are not inflation nutters; SL not ready for sub-5% inflation target: CBSL
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has ruled out a lower inflation target for now. It concluded that a goal below 5% would force a prolonged period of tight
Sri Lanka records over $2.24 Bn in tourism earnings as visitor arrivals near 1.7 Mn markSri Lanka records over $2.24 Bn in tourism earnings as visitor arrivals near 1.7 Mn mark
Sri Lanka generated USD 2,245.2 million in tourism revenue during the first nine months of 2026, welcoming a total of 1,693,679 international visitors, according to official data released by the
BOI pitches US$ 65.1 Mn in value-added exports at Rome forumBOI pitches US$ 65.1 Mn in value-added exports at Rome forum
Sri Lanka has presented US$65.1 million worth of investment opportunities in high-value agricultural exports, targeting technology-driven companies to transform traditional commodities into premium products for global markets. The Board of
Sri Lanka, China discuss expanding economic cooperationSri Lanka, China discuss expanding economic cooperation
Sri Lanka and China have discussed ways to deepen bilateral relations and expand economic cooperation to support the island’s economic development. The discussions took place on Thursday (14) at the
Sri Lanka must earn FTAs, says Deputy MinisterSri Lanka must earn FTAs, says Deputy Minister
Sri Lanka must earn free trade agreements (FTAs) through deep domestic reforms rather than expect them to follow from negotiation alone, Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe said.
EU ‘Global Gateway’ strategy opens new vistas for Lanka’s industrial growthEU ‘Global Gateway’ strategy opens new vistas for Lanka’s industrial growth
In a major move to boost industrial and economic cooperation between Sri Lanka and the European Union (EU), a special high-level discussion was held on October 15, chaired by Deputy
Sri Lanka advances World Bank-backed global tourism marketing campaignSri Lanka advances World Bank-backed global tourism marketing campaign
Sri Lanka is moving ahead with a World Bank-backed global destination marketing and communication campaign aimed at strengthening the country’s competitiveness in international tourism markets. A high-level discussion on implementing
Talking to the Sky by Rizvina Morseth de AlwisTalking to the Sky by Rizvina Morseth de Alwis
A compelling new literary novel, Talking to the Sky by Rizvina Morseth de Alwis was launched at the Royal Colombo Golf Club on October 9th, 2026. Set against the backdrop
Sampath Bank Continues Its Pioneering Commitment to Sri Lanka’s SMEsSampath Bank Continues Its Pioneering Commitment to Sri Lanka’s SMEs
The 6th Sampath Bank SME Business Circle, organised for small and medium-sized business owners in the Galle and Matara regions, was successfully held recently. The event featured an insightful panel