Sri Lankan Economy

Sri Lanka’s economic growth to drop to 3.5 per cent this year, 3.1 next year, World Bank Reports Sri Lanka Daily Mirror02:31Sri Lanka World Bank World Economy

Bimstec seeks to succeed where SAARC failed Observer Research Foundation09:19Sri Lanka World Bank World Economy

World Bank Group to support Sri Lanka’s clean energy transition with $150 million program Sri Lanka Daily Mirror04:18World Bank Sri Lanka International Trade

WB gathers public, private sectors to expand childcare access and boost SL women’s employment Sri Lanka Daily Mirror21:03World Bank Sri Lanka International Trade

Colombo: Israel and Iran war poses risks to stability and economic recovery AsiaNews.it05:43Iran Israel Israel/Iran

Iran-Israel war a looming storm for Sri Lanka’s economy and national security Sri Lanka Daily Mirror16:00Iran Israel Israel/Iran

CBSL welcomes IMF First Deputy Managing Director Dr. Gita Gopinath Sri Lanka Daily Mirror13:23Sri Lankan Politics IMF Sri Lanka

Dr. Gita Gopinath meets President Dissanayake and CBSL Governor Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:25Sri Lankan Politics IMF Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka to launch govt API policies and guidelines Biometric Update12:09Sri Lankan Politics Sri Lanka Programming

Sri Lanka promotes outcome-based procurement for a robust digital economy Biometric Update17:20Sri Lankan Politics Sri Lanka Programming

Insurance a ‘powerful engine’ for Sri Lanka’s economic revival: expert Sri Lanka Daily Mirror15:30Sri Lanka World Economic News

SL will lay groundwork for a self-reliant economy by 2028: Prez Sri Lanka Daily Mirror15:10Sri Lankan Politics Sri Lanka World Economic News

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka vows reforms as growth slows The Peninsula13:21Sri Lankan Politics Sri Lanka World Economic News

Dcci for signing PTA to boost bilateral trade with Sri Lanka Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha07:16Sri Lanka Bangladesh International Trade

IMF chief warns Sri Lanka against “Reform fatigue,” hails “Remarkable progress” post-crisis Lanka Business Online09:52Sri Lanka IMF World Economic News

Opinion: Sri Lanka’s missing economic pillar – The case for a sovereign wealth fund Lanka Business Online01:11Sri Lanka World Economic News

Science for National Prosperity: Turning Sri Lanka’s waste into scientific wealth Sri Lanka Daily Mirror19:07Sri Lanka World Economic News

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In the last 4 hours

BIMSTEC Seeks to Succeed Where SAARC Failed Observer Research Foundation09:19

Earlier today

World Bank Group to support Sri Lanka’s clean energy transition with $150 million program Sri Lanka Daily Mirror04:18

Yesterday

AFC strengthens Sri Lanka holdings as consumer spending surges Sri Lanka Daily Mirror21:13 20-Jun-25

WB gathers public, private sectors to expand childcare access and boost SL women’s employment Sri Lanka Daily Mirror21:03 20-Jun-25

Sri Lanka to launch govt API policies and guidelines Biometric Update12:09 20-Jun-25

Colombo: Israel and Iran war poses risks to stability and economic recovery AsiaNews.it05:43 20-Jun-25

In the last 7 days

Nissanka Ton, MI New York Chase And Hayley Surgery – June 19 Cricket Highlights OneCricket20:41 19-Jun-25

Sri Lanka promotes outcome-based procurement for a robust digital economy Biometric Update17:20 19-Jun-25

Insurance a ‘powerful engine’ for Sri Lanka’s economic revival: expert Sri Lanka Daily Mirror15:30 19-Jun-25

Ravi questions Govt over wage exploitation of migrant workers Sri Lanka Daily Mirror12:02 19-Jun-25

‘No room for policy errors’ – IMF’s Gita Gopinath urges Sri Lanka to avoid past mistakes Tamil Guardian10:29 19-Jun-25

Sri Lanka's central bank overstates foreign reserve by USD $1.4bn Tamil Guardian08:37 19-Jun-25

Need to empower local civic bodies to support double-digit economic growth in India, says Vijay … The Times of India17:17 17-Jun-25

SL, France ink agreement on debt restructuring Sri Lanka Daily Mirror15:47 17-Jun-25

World Bank seeks top-tier consulting firm to craft SL’s ambitious IT roadmap Sri Lanka Daily Mirror15:27 17-Jun-25

"On Par With Ashes": ECB Chief Richard Gould On Test Series Between India And England NDTV.com11:26 17-Jun-25

DCCI for signing PTA to boost bilateral trade with Sri Lanka Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha07:16 17-Jun-25

How Lal Jayawardena’s socialist reforms opened up the Sri Lankan economy in the mid-1970s Scroll.in04:17 17-Jun-25

Opinion: Sri Lanka’s Missing Economic Pillar – The Case for a Sovereign Wealth Fund Lanka Business Online01:11 17-Jun-25

“This time must be different!” IMF First Deputy MD Dr. Gita Gopinath tells SL Sri Lanka Daily Mirror15:10 16-Jun-25

SL will lay groundwork for a self-reliant economy by 2028: Prez Sri Lanka Daily Mirror15:10 16-Jun-25

Road ahead demands steadfast focus on sustaining reform agenda: CB Governor Sri Lanka Daily Mirror15:00 16-Jun-25

Sri Lanka’s economy expands 4.8% in 1Q25 on robust industrial activities Sri Lanka Daily Mirror15:00 16-Jun-25

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka vows reforms as growth slows The Peninsula13:21 16-Jun-25

Current programme undertaken with IMF will be final: President Sri Lanka Daily Mirror10:00 16-Jun-25

IMF Chief Warns Sri Lanka Against “Reform Fatigue,” Hails “Remarkable Progress” Post-Crisis Lanka Business Online09:52 16-Jun-25

Sri Lanka records 4.8-pct GDP growth rate for 1Q 2025 Lanka Business Online06:57 16-Jun-25

Dr. Gita Gopinath meets President Dissanayake and Cbsl Governor Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:25 16-Jun-25

Central Bank Governor to Address Ceylon Chamber’s 186th AGM Lanka Business Online01:18 16-Jun-25

Sri Lankan economy to be hit badly if Israel - Iran tension escalates Sri Lanka Daily Mirror23:28 15-Jun-25

Iran-Israel war a looming storm for Sri Lanka’s economy and national security Sri Lanka Daily Mirror16:00 15-Jun-25

Fitis gears up to make Sri Lanka a digital hub in Asia Sri Lanka Daily Mirror14:45 15-Jun-25

Cbsl welcomes IMF First Deputy Managing Director Dr. Gita Gopinath Sri Lanka Daily Mirror13:23 15-Jun-25

IMF’s Gita Gopinath arrives in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Daily Mirror02:17 15-Jun-25

Sri Lanka’s economic growth to drop to 3.5 per cent this year, 3.1 next year, World Bank Reports Sri Lanka Daily Mirror02:31 14-Jun-25

In the last month

Economic fallout of Middle East Sri Lanka Daily Mirror22:37 13-Jun-25

IMF closely engaged with SL on tariff hike Sri Lanka Daily Mirror15:54 13-Jun-25

Ranil expresses concern over economic implications of conflict in Middle East Sri Lanka Daily Mirror10:04 13-Jun-25

IMF praises Sri Lanka’s reform progress, nearing next tranche of funding Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:29 13-Jun-25

Powering reform: Why electricity tariffs must be rewired for Sri Lanka’s future Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:43 12-Jun-25

First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund to Visit Sri Lanka Lanka Business Online05:08 12-Jun-25

Power pricing reform advances with net relief for industry Sri Lanka Daily Mirror23:20 11-Jun-25

Sri Lanka’s growth trails regional neighbours as recovery diverges: World Bank Sri Lanka Daily Mirror15:01 11-Jun-25

Sri Lanka raises electricity price in line with IMF bailout MailOnline06:19 11-Jun-25

Sri Lanka hikes electricity prices ahead of IMF official visit Tamil Guardian04:34 11-Jun-25

Colombo’s evolving retail landscape: A vision for Rajagiriya Lanka Business Online01:53 11-Jun-25

IMF’s Second-in-Command Gita Gopinath to visit Sri Lanka for high-level talks Sri Lanka Daily Mirror14:56 10-Jun-25

Ncpc launches 3rd Int’l Conference, Cleaner Production Awards 2025 Sri Lanka Daily Mirror14:46 10-Jun-25

Sri Lanka to work on digital ID sandbox after SL-UDI RFP by India Biometric Update12:24 10-Jun-25

IMF’s Gita Gopinath to visit Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Daily Mirror02:08 10-Jun-25

Collateral damage: India-UK trade deal is bad news for Sri Lanka Tamil Guardian00:32 10-Jun-25

Science for National Prosperity: Turning Sri Lanka’s waste into scientific wealth Sri Lanka Daily Mirror19:07 8-Jun-25

Economic Centres in Sri Lanka have failed to be reality: Minister Sri Lanka Daily Mirror23:25 6-Jun-25

Port City Colombo & University Of Moratuwa Host First-ever ‘smart City Ideathon’ To Advance Urban Innovation Lanka Business Online04:09 6-Jun-25

Can Global South Investments Develop Sri Lanka? CounterPunch01:56 6-Jun-25

Will Sri Lanka and China push for FTA or just engage in economic diplomacy? South China Morning Post00:04 6-Jun-25

Navigating Global Trade Shifts: Sri Lanka Exports for Global Success Lanka Business Online04:59 5-Jun-25

World Bank Identifies Sri Lanka too hot for people to work 6 hours a Day Sri Lanka Daily Mirror19:51 4-Jun-25

Achieving economic success alone is not sufficient for nation’s development: President Sri Lanka Daily Mirror08:41 4-Jun-25

Australia ready to work with Sri Lanka’s new administration: Australian Deputy Prime Minister Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:41 3-Jun-25

Vizhinjam Port: Competition or Complementary to Colombo? Observer Research Foundation03:22 3-Jun-25

Transforming Sri Lanka: Paving the path from traditional to digital economy Lanka Business Online01:37 3-Jun-25

Port City Colombo Commemorates Tenant Handover Of The Business Centre Lanka Business Online02:09 2-Jun-25

The Path to 5G in Sri Lanka:Challenges and Opportunities Sri Lanka Daily Mirror16:32 1-Jun-25

Colombo consumer prices ease 0.7% in May as deflationary era nears end Sri Lanka Daily Mirror20:45 30-May-25

Sri Lanka’s liquid gold: The evolving story of pure Ceylon tea Lanka Business Online05:05 29-May-25

‘Beyond Borders – Invest Sri Lanka’ showcases professional and investment strength in Qatar The Peninsula02:42 29-May-25

Sri Lankans spend Rs.520 million per day on cigarettes Sri Lanka Daily Mirror19:49 28-May-25

Govt. eyes long-term plan to tackle export sector challenges Sri Lanka Daily Mirror15:05 28-May-25

‘Cassandras’ and the upcoming crisis Sri Lanka Daily Mirror14:50 28-May-25

Sri Lanka gets expert committee to steer R&D projects for investors Sri Lanka Daily Mirror15:51 27-May-25

IPS releases latest publication titled ‘Estimating Aswesuma Effectiveness’ Sri Lanka Daily Mirror15:20 27-May-25

Fostering transparency across Sri Lanka’s textiles industry Global Reporting Initiative04:53 27-May-25

Sri Lanka begins privatisation The Daily Star, Bangladesh14:00 26-May-25

Democratic Recalibration? Highlighting the Post-Strongman Landscape in Contemporary Asia E-International Relations06:51 26-May-25

ASEAN set to create permanent Myanmar envoy in bid to end crisis Nikkei Asian Review21:42 25-May-25

Sri Lanka opens US $ 450mn worth of LCs for vehicles; imports so far at US $ 200mn Sri Lanka Daily Mirror17:51 25-May-25

IMF ties SL board review to electricity tariffs, financing commitments Sri Lanka Daily Mirror15:57 23-May-25

CSE ends mixed as Aspi gains on continued rate cut optimism Sri Lanka Daily Mirror10:20 23-May-25

IMF Puts Spotlight on Sri Lanka’s Electricity Reforms, Financing Assurances Review for Next Tranche Lanka Business Online00:54 23-May-25

Galle city and the hand of friendship Sri Lanka Daily Mirror14:38 22-May-25

Sri Lanka cuts lending rate as economy slowly recovers The Peninsula09:40 22-May-25

Sri Lanka shares end higher after surprise interest rate cut Business Recorder, Pakistan08:17 22-May-25

Lakmali Hemachandra appointed Chairperson of Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Development Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:30 22-May-25

Sri Lankan central bank reduces OPR by 25 bps to 7.75% Fibre2fashion07:14 22-May-25

Sri Lanka central bank cuts rates amid inflation uncertainty Investing.com UK05:00 22-May-25

Sri Lanka cenbank cuts rate by 25 bps in surprise move to foster growth Channel NewsAsia22:34 21-May-25

NEXT shuts Katunayake plant after nearly five decades, over 1,400 workers made redundant Tamil Guardian16:29 21-May-25

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