Sri Lanka Economy

Rajnath Singh, first Indian defence minister in 38 years, deepens Sri Lanka ties India Today15:16Sri Lanka Indian Economy India

‘India has always been the first responder’: Sri Lanka’s Premadasa hails ties as Rajnath Singh visits Colombo The Economic Times09:30Sri Lanka Indian Economy India

Sri Lanka growth slows to 4.2% on Middle East tensions Macau Business14:50

UAE, Sri Lanka discuss tourism, hospitality ties Gulf News17:15

SLEIS 2026 to examine ways to strengthen SL’s place in Asia’s growth networks Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:43SLEIS 2026 Sri Lanka

SLEIS 2026 to examine how Sri Lanka can build a more resilient economy for future Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:41SLEIS 2026 Sri Lanka

IMF briefed on Sri Lanka’s paperless Customs system Sri Lanka Daily Mirror14:48Sri Lankan Politics Sri Lanka

IMF team to visit Sri Lanka for key economic review in September Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:05Sri Lankan Politics Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka cannot wait for next crisis to build reserves: Central Bank Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:19Sri Lanka Protests Sri Lanka

Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe to keynote Planters’ Association AGM Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:41Sri Lanka Protests Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka eyes world-first universal basic AI pilot to plug digital dollar drain Sri Lanka Daily Mirror04:15Sri Lanka Australia Australian Economy

ECB delegation reviews Lahore arrangements for Pakistan tri-series The Nation03:33Pakistan Cricket Team Pakistani Sport Pakistani Economy

ECB security delegation lands in Pakistan to check preparations ahead of tri-series NDTV.com19:10Pakistan Cricket Team Pakistani Sport Pakistani Economy

How do American sanctions on Iran affect Sri Lanka? Sri Lanka Daily Mirror09:15Sri Lanka Iranian Politics US/Iran

Salesforce pivots from AI hype to real biz value in SL’s digital push Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:57Salesforce Sri Lanka Top Internet Brands

Salesforce signals long-term commitment to Sri Lanka’s digital economy push Sri Lanka Daily Mirror08:02Salesforce Sri Lanka Top Internet Brands

Sri Lanka should consider follow-on IMF programme beyond 2027: Krishan Balendra Sri Lanka Daily Mirror08:10Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka remains locked out of capital markets as Moody’s holds rating at distressed level Tamil Guardian23:02Sri Lanka

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In the last 8 hours

Sri Lanka growth slows to 4.2% on Middle East tensions Macau Business14:50

Earlier today

Sleis 2026 to examine ways to strengthen SL’s place in Asia’s growth networks Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:43

ECB delegation reviews Lahore arrangements for Pakistan tri-series The Nation03:33

Yesterday

ECB Security Delegation Lands In Pakistan To Check Preparations Ahead Of Tri-series NDTV.com19:10 14-Sept-26

Time to flush black money out of the system Sri Lanka Daily Mirror11:27 14-Sept-26

Salesforce pivots from AI hype to real biz value in SL’s digital push Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:57 14-Sept-26

Foreign reserves climb to five-month high of US$ 6.9bn on record Central Bank dollar purchases Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:57 14-Sept-26

In the last 7 days

Jam Kamal engages regional counterparts on trade, food security, emerging tech The Nation02:44 13-Sept-26

How do American sanctions on Iran affect Sri Lanka? Sri Lanka Daily Mirror09:15 12-Sept-26

Sri Lanka eyes world-first universal basic AI pilot to plug digital dollar drain Sri Lanka Daily Mirror04:15 12-Sept-26

IMF briefed on Sri Lanka’s paperless Customs system Sri Lanka Daily Mirror14:48 11-Sept-26

Sri Lanka should consider follow-on IMF programme beyond 2027: Krishan Balendra Sri Lanka Daily Mirror08:10 11-Sept-26

Sri Lanka cannot wait for next crisis to build reserves: Central Bank Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:19 11-Sept-26

SEZ Port City Colombo woos tech cos to derisk India ops The Economic Times20:15 10-Sept-26

IMF team arrives in Colombo today for 7th EFF review Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:51 10-Sept-26

Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe to keynote Planters’ Association AGM Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:41 10-Sept-26

Rajnath Singh, first Indian defence minister in 38 years, deepens Sri Lanka ties India Today15:16 9-Sept-26

India-Sri Lanka ports can become "engines of shared economic growth": Rajnath Singh in Colombo AniNews.in12:14 9-Sept-26

‘India has always been the first responder’: Sri Lanka’s Premadasa hails ties as Rajnath Singh visits Colombo The Economic Times09:30 9-Sept-26

Sri Lanka a close friend, India stands with it through thick and thin: Rajnath Singh The Times of India19:07 8-Sept-26

Sri Lanka grateful to India for support during economic crisis, looks forward to continued… AniNews.in16:44 8-Sept-26

“Fastest-growing economy”: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlights India's economic growth,… AniNews.in16:23 8-Sept-26

Enhancing Colombo port’s status as a maritime hub Sri Lanka Daily Mirror08:03 8-Sept-26

Sri Lanka-Japan kick off work on export-oriented industrial corridor Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:41 8-Sept-26

Sleis 2026 to examine how Sri Lanka can build a more resilient economy for future Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:41 8-Sept-26

In the last month

Counting the cost of central bank staff errors Central Banking12:45 7-Sept-26

Central Bank’s dollar buying hits 29-month high in August at US$ 579mn Sri Lanka Daily Mirror08:02 7-Sept-26

Salesforce signals long-term commitment to Sri Lanka’s digital economy push Sri Lanka Daily Mirror08:02 7-Sept-26

ComBank takes Q+ digital payments drive to Jaffna ahead of Nallur Festival Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:42 7-Sept-26

Expertise France and the European Union Launch Media Programme to Strengthen Environmental… European External Action Service07:35 7-Sept-26

England Drop Brydon Carse For Sri Lanka Series Despite Availability; ECB Explains Decision NDTV.com03:59 5-Sept-26

ECB opts to sideline Carse for Sri Lanka white-ball series, asks him to 'work through'… AniNews.in18:12 4-Sept-26

CCIB's Stocklosa says Representative Office in Colombo to support Romanian companies' access to Sri Lankan market Agerpres15:02 4-Sept-26

Labour Ministry clarifies Sri Lanka’s national minimum wage ranking Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:59 4-Sept-26

UNDP, Visa pilot digital payments shift in Sri Lanka’s estate economy Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:37 4-Sept-26

IMF team to visit Sri Lanka for key economic review in September Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:05 4-Sept-26

UAE, Sri Lanka discuss tourism, hospitality ties Gulf News17:15 3-Sept-26

StanChart explores global and Sri Lankan economic outlook amidst a test of resilience Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:50 3-Sept-26

Sri Lanka’s first-ever FinTech Festival to position country on global FinTech map Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:50 3-Sept-26

PM to deliver keynote on Sri Lanka’s digital future at Sleis 2026 Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:51 2-Sept-26

Sri Lanka inflation hits 38-month high The Daily Star, Bangladesh18:56 1-Sept-26

Inflation overshoots CB band despite easing fuel prices Sri Lanka Daily Mirror08:40 1-Sept-26

Sri Lanka tourism reset targets reforms, investment and promotion Sri Lanka Daily Mirror08:40 1-Sept-26

Cbsl releases 2026 economic and social statistics database Sri Lanka Daily Mirror08:30 1-Sept-26

As governor sees stability people waiting for Godot? Sri Lanka Daily Mirror13:07 31-Aug-26

Sri Lanka closely monitors Iranian-flagged vessels near EEZ Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:59 31-Aug-26

How Sri Lanka can turn resources into riches Sri Lanka Daily Mirror06:36 28-Aug-26

Development focus should not be lost Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:10 28-Aug-26

Sitharaman turned IMF tide: Ex-Sri Lanka minister reveals India's help during crisis India Today08:53 27-Aug-26

SL ranks 120th among 130 countries in ILO wage study Sri Lanka Daily Mirror04:35 27-Aug-26

Sri Lanka’s economy nears pre-crisis level: Cbsl Chief Sri Lanka Daily Mirror08:20 26-Aug-26

When economic warnings become political weapons Sri Lanka Daily Mirror08:07 26-Aug-26

Sri Lanka remains locked out of capital markets as Moody’s holds rating at distressed level Tamil Guardian23:02 25-Aug-26

Vizhinjam Port could cut export transit time by a day, reduce India's dependence on overseas… AniNews.in17:04 24-Aug-26

Why Sri Lanka’s growth matters to Oman Oman Observer15:05 24-Aug-26

Deloitte report highlights Nsbm’s decade of national impact Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:46 24-Aug-26

Ceylon Chamber briefs foreign diplomats on Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:46 24-Aug-26

Sri Lanka’s economic recovery faces renewed test as reserves come under pressure Tamil Guardian01:37 23-Aug-26

Sri Lankan Podcasters convene for landmark media landscape forum in Colombo Sri Lanka Daily Mirror09:57 22-Aug-26

Ceylon Green Life Plantation launches integrated eco-development project Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:46 22-Aug-26

Port City Colombo welcomes high-level Omani delegation strengthening investment ties Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:36 21-Aug-26

Iran's main trade partners at risk from Trump's 'economic warfare' The Korea Times18:34 20-Aug-26

HKETO Jakarta holds seminar and business networking dinner in Colombo to promote Hong Kong-Sri Lanka trade and… The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)15:14 20-Aug-26

’Govt. has drawn up plans for debt repayments up to 2030’ Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:37 20-Aug-26

Sri Lanka’s 2028 debt repayments not cause for alarm: Economist Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:27 20-Aug-26

Are we heading for another economic crisis? Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:16 20-Aug-26

Demolition of Ahangama beachfront businesses makes no sense: Sjb Sri Lanka Daily Mirror15:49 19-Aug-26

Honorary Consul hits back at Foreign Ministry over Guinea proposal Sri Lanka Daily Mirror12:55 19-Aug-26

Business leaders clash over role of foreign capital and democracy in Sri Lanka’s economic recovery Sri Lanka Daily Mirror08:14 19-Aug-26

Services lead Sri Lanka’s private sector expansion in July Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:54 19-Aug-26

No threat of another bankruptcy, Deputy Minister responds to Ranil Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:18 19-Aug-26

Huge challenge before SL to avoid another economic crisis: Ranil Sri Lanka Daily Mirror14:26 18-Aug-26

Digital IDs planned by next year Sri Lanka Daily Mirror09:51 18-Aug-26

‘This is the time’ to enter Sri Lanka: CB Governor tells investors Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:58 18-Aug-26

Sri Lanka on track to complete IMF programme by 2H27 Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:58 18-Aug-26

Sri Lanka CERT warns of fraudsters posing as central bank, police officials bne IntelliNews05:11 18-Aug-26

Does the Public Have Any Say in Sri Lanka's Budget? The Score Is 9 Out of 100 Sri Lanka Daily Mirror11:47 17-Aug-26

Sri Lanka CERT warns of scam impersonating Central Bank, police officials Sri Lanka Daily Mirror10:41 17-Aug-26

Drafting in the Dark: Citizens denied a seat at budget table Sri Lanka Daily Mirror10:41 17-Aug-26

Cbsl governor reports debt reduction with reduced accuracy Sri Lanka Daily Mirror06:58 17-Aug-26

Stop worshipping growth, start measuring poverty, economists tell government Sri Lanka Daily Mirror21:38 16-Aug-26

Bank of Ceylon delivers Rs. 62.7bn PBT for 1H 2026 Sri Lanka Daily Mirror21:38 16-Aug-26

Public approval of the government declines: Verité Research poll Sri Lanka Daily Mirror11:55 16-Aug-26

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