Sri Lanka Economy

Yesterday
Cbsl warns weak lending decisions can weaken banks’ capacity to finance growth Sri Lanka Daily Mirror08:15 9-Oct-26
In the last 7 days
Sri Lanka economy returns to pre-crisis levels, but recovery remains uneven Tamil Guardian14:03 8-Oct-26
Geopolitical tensions drive financial sector risk concerns Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:57 8-Oct-26
Child stunting persistently high in Sri Lanka –World Bank Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:28 8-Oct-26
Sri Lanka’s inflation remains at 8% in September Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:26 8-Oct-26
Economic Census to be conducted in 2026 and 2027 Sri Lanka Daily Mirror10:14 7-Oct-26
World Bank calls for new growth engine as Sri Lanka moves beyond crisis recovery Sri Lanka Daily Mirror08:20 7-Oct-26
Sri Lanka’s farm policy carries ‘anti-export bias’ Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:59 7-Oct-26
SL economy reaches significant milestone, yet recovery incomplete: World Bank Sri Lanka Daily Mirror09:49 6-Oct-26
Budget 2027 takes priority as Sri Lanka nears next IMF tranche Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:42 6-Oct-26
IMF urges fuel price adjustments, targeted relief as war risks persist Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:42 6-Oct-26
Leading regional voices to headline Sri Lanka Economic & Investment Summit 2026 Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:42 6-Oct-26
IMF staff-level agreement unrelated to any agreement on successor programme Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:37 6-Oct-26
IMF and Sri Lanka reach agreement on seventh bailout review, unlocking $345 million Tamil Guardian21:05 5-Oct-26
Sri Lanka invites Indian businesses to Export 2027 expo in Colombo, pitches stronger economic… AniNews.in15:24 5-Oct-26
Government won’t implement IMF proposals contrary to NPP policies: Chaturanga Abeysinghe Sri Lanka Daily Mirror14:09 5-Oct-26
How India escaped the IMF cycle - the Manmohan Singh lesson Sri Lanka Daily Mirror12:17 5-Oct-26
IMF clears the way for Sri Lanka to draw $345 mn Hurriyet Daily News07:26 5-Oct-26
Unemployment climbs to 4% as youth struggle to find jobs Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:12 5-Oct-26
IMF, Sri Lanka strike staff-level pact on funding of $345 million Channel NewsAsia05:14 5-Oct-26
Sri Lanka reaches staff-level agreement with IMF on seventh EFF review Sri Lanka Daily Mirror04:18 5-Oct-26
IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement on the Seventh Review under the Extended Fund Facility with Sri Lanka International Monetary Fund (Press Release)03:34 5-Oct-26
Sri Lanka secures US $ 100mn ADB loan to tackle skills shortages Sri Lanka Daily Mirror08:06 3-Oct-26
Sri Lanka sets 5% inflation target for next 3 years Sri Lanka Daily Mirror08:06 3-Oct-26
In the last month
Sri Lanka’s trade gap hits US$7.2bn Sri Lanka Daily Mirror08:39 2-Oct-26
Sri Lanka’s DPI buildout sets stage for fintech expansion Biometric Update08:21 2-Oct-26
27 leading corporates endorse CA Sri Lanka’s 47th National Conference of Chartered Accountants Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:48 2-Oct-26
Investment climate: Sri Lanka cannot afford mixed signals Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:42 2-Oct-26
U.S. issues damning report on investment climate in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Daily Mirror06:16 1-Oct-26
Unlocking Pak-Sri Lanka potential in maritime security and the blue economy Dawn06:02 1-Oct-26
Hon. Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya Opens Second Day of AI Exhibition at Sri Lanka AI Week 2026 Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:49 1-Oct-26
Adani Ports' Colombo West terminal doubles capacity to 3.2 million TEUs with $750 million investment The Economic Times05:42 1-Oct-26
Sri Lanka holds rates as inflation remains high Central Banking15:48 30-Sept-26
World Bank approves $110 Million for roads damaged by Cyclone Ditwah Sri Lanka Daily Mirror13:16 30-Sept-26
Sri Lanka’s AI ambitions hinge on private capital and control of critical systems Sri Lanka Daily Mirror08:05 30-Sept-26
Next IMF programme depends on macro economic stability Sri Lanka Daily Mirror06:28 30-Sept-26
Policy rate stays at 8.75% amid inflation surge Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:47 30-Sept-26
Sri Lanka restores fuel subsidy as inflation spikes The Daily Star, Bangladesh18:25 29-Sept-26
No final decision on exit from IMF programme: Nalinda Sri Lanka Daily Mirror16:01 29-Sept-26
Sajith ready for public debate on Government report on socio-economic situation Sri Lanka Daily Mirror15:10 29-Sept-26
Sleis 2026 to explore new opportunities in SL’s health economy Sri Lanka Daily Mirror08:21 29-Sept-26
Central Bank releases Sri Lanka Socio-Economic Data – 2026 publication Sri Lanka Daily Mirror08:21 29-Sept-26
Middle East escalation threatens Sri Lanka on 6 economic fronts: ADB Sri Lanka Daily Mirror08:21 29-Sept-26
QC briefed on investment opportunities in Port City Colombo, Sri Lanka The Peninsula07:40 29-Sept-26
Qatar investors urged to explore Colombo Port City opportunities Qatar Tribune23:17 28-Sept-26
Qatar Chamber briefed on investment opportunities in Port City Colombo, Sri Lanka Gulf Times20:07 28-Sept-26
’’Sri Lanka emerges as key contender for Indian ocean blue economy hub’’ Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:36 28-Sept-26
IMF team visits Jaffna as talks on seventh review continue Tamil Guardian18:07 25-Sept-26
‘Sri Lanka AI Week 2026’ set to amplify country’s AI potential Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:39 25-Sept-26
Sri Lanka producing tech graduates faster than it creates jobs for them, warns Bingumal Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:39 25-Sept-26
Stronger revenues put tax relief on table: IMF Sri Lanka Daily Mirror08:21 24-Sept-26
CCC urges targeted poverty relief after Fitch upgrade Sri Lanka Daily Mirror08:21 24-Sept-26
Fitch upgrade paves way for investment-led growth; DFIs urged to go beyond lending: CB Governor Sri Lanka Daily Mirror08:21 24-Sept-26
Posts falsely link World Bank to Sri Lanka's vaccine supply AFP Fact Check07:36 24-Sept-26
IMF warns Sri Lanka recovery at risk The Daily Star, Bangladesh19:14 23-Sept-26
Sri Lanka’s recovery from the worst economic crisis in its history could be upended by the El… The Daily Star, Bangladesh18:54 23-Sept-26
Munshi Alauddin Al Azad, secretary of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, inaugurates the ‘Hajj… The Daily Star, Bangladesh18:54 23-Sept-26
IMF warns Sri Lanka recovery at risk from El Nino, Mideast war Kuwait Times18:33 23-Sept-26
Qatar Chamber, Sri Lanka explore investment opportunities and stronger trade ties Qatar Tribune11:58 23-Sept-26
Qatar Chamber, Sri Lanka discuss enhancing economic cooperation Gulf Times11:06 23-Sept-26
Sri Lanka’s hard-won economic recovery at risk from El Nino and Middle East war, says IMF Malay Mail10:34 23-Sept-26
UK digital expertise and Sri Lankan business leaders unite to explore growth through technology Sri Lanka Daily Mirror09:30 23-Sept-26
IMF says Sri Lanka economy grows 4.2% despite oil shock and global risks India Today08:23 23-Sept-26
Sri Lanka back in ‘B’ league Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:42 23-Sept-26
Sri Lanka has little room for tax hikes or cuts: IPS Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:42 23-Sept-26
IMF urges Sri Lanka to stay the course on economic reforms Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:08 23-Sept-26
Sri Lanka economy resilient but risks remain tilted to downside, IMF says Channel NewsAsia07:06 23-Sept-26
IMF Staff Team Concludes Visit to Sri Lanka International Monetary Fund (Press Release)06:08 23-Sept-26
Cbsl orders asset freeze on six companies Sri Lanka Daily Mirror04:55 23-Sept-26
Seed maize project approved under Ministry procedures, former Additional Secretary tells court Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:40 22-Sept-26
Sleis 2026 to examine SL’s energy transition and its implications for economic growth Sri Lanka Daily Mirror06:01 22-Sept-26
Nimal Perera must face legal action over bond scam: Lawyer Sri Lanka Daily Mirror16:24 21-Sept-26
Nimal Perera must face legal action over bond scam: Namal’s lawyer Sri Lanka Daily Mirror15:54 21-Sept-26
Repeated crises leave Sri Lankans facing layers of trauma, loss Sri Lanka Daily Mirror09:57 21-Sept-26
Sri Lanka tops IMF’s Asia comparison with 43% graduate youth unemployment Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:42 21-Sept-26
Sri Lanka seeks stronger China-South Asia Ocean cooperation Sri Lanka Daily Mirror14:55 20-Sept-26
New Zealand and Sri Lanka explore new education partnerships to build skilled workforce Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:50 19-Sept-26
Sri Lanka’s First Female Permanent Representative to UNECA Advances Practical Economic Cooperation with Africa Borkena16:58 17-Sept-26
Central Bank hosts inaugural Reserve Management Conference Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:40 17-Sept-26
Can a Digital Economy Agreement Refresh India-Sri Lanka Economic Integration? Observer Research Foundation13:40 16-Sept-26
Sri Lanka growth slows to 4.2% on Middle East tensions Macau Business14:50 15-Sept-26
Sleis 2026 to examine ways to strengthen SL’s place in Asia’s growth networks Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:43 15-Sept-26
ECB delegation reviews Lahore arrangements for Pakistan tri-series The Nation03:33 15-Sept-26
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
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

      
            
      
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