Sri Lankan Economy

IMF fact-finding mission to visit Sri Lanka from January 22 to 28 Sri Lanka Daily Mirror06:11IMF Sri Lanka World Economic News

IMF targets should be revised after cyclone impact, says Sri Lanka central bank Bernama10:55IMF Sri Lanka World Economic News

23 Sri Lankan companies secures foothold in Ugandan economy Sri Lanka Daily Mirror14:58Ugandan Economy Sri Lankan Politics Sri Lanka

Private sector minimum wage hiked to Rs. 30,000 from Jan 2026 Sri Lanka Daily Mirror06:11Ugandan Economy Sri Lankan Politics Sri Lanka

ECB imposes midnight curfew on England squad ahead of Sri Lanka tour and T20 World Cup 2026 CricTracker14:35Harry Brook Sri Lanka Cricket Team England Cricket Team

ECB imposes night curfew on Harry Brook’s England for T20 World Cup & Sri Lanka tour after… InsideSport India12:18Harry Brook Sri Lanka Cricket Team England Cricket Team

IMF to assess cyclone damage in Sri Lanka as talks on programme resumption loom Sri Lanka Daily Mirror19:07Sri Lankan Politics IMF Sri Lanka

Why domestic tax failure distorts Trade Policy Sri Lanka Daily Mirror10:43Trade Policy Sri Lanka Tariffs

A path to meaningful tax liberalisation: Why Domestic Tax Failure Distorts Trade Policy Sri Lanka Daily Mirror18:47Trade Policy Sri Lanka Tariffs

IMF to assess economic damage in Sri Lanka post Cyclone Ditwah Outlook Business07:58Sri Lanka IMF World Economic News

Prime Minister leaves for World Economic Forum in Davos Sri Lanka Daily Mirror03:40Sri Lankan Politics Davos World Economic News

Women’s economic participation central to growth agenda: PM Sri Lanka Daily Mirror19:32Sri Lankan Politics Davos World Economic News

14th National Party Congress lays foundation for Việt Nam’s leap in socialism construction: Sri Lankan party leader Viet Nam News14:27Sri Lanka India Indian Politics

India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy has delivered for Sri Lanka, says Opposition Leader Sajith … AniNews.in09:09Sri Lanka India Indian Politics

Sri Lanka targets three million visitors in 2026 amid cyclone recovery efforts TravelDailyNews Asia22:46World Economic News Severe Weather Events Asia

Govt to build 31,000 houses following $4.1 bn disaster losses, Says President Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:54Sri Lanka Sri Lankan Politics

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In the last hour

Sri Lanka’s Labor Paradox: Exporting Workers, Importing Builders The Diplomat15:56

Earlier today

Private sector minimum wage hiked to Rs. 30,000 from Jan 2026 Sri Lanka Daily Mirror06:11

Yesterday

14th National Party Congress lays foundation for Việt Nam’s leap in socialism construction: Sri Lankan party leader Viet Nam News14:27 19-Jan-26

Prime Minister leaves for World Economic Forum in Davos Sri Lanka Daily Mirror03:40 19-Jan-26

DRS, Jan 19: Mitchell outshines Kohli, ICC chooses Ireland over Bangladesh & Rohit Sharma’s ODI … InsideSport India01:43 19-Jan-26

In the last 7 days

IMF insists on cost-reflective electricity tariffs amidst disaster recovery Sri Lanka Daily Mirror19:41 18-Jan-26

ECB imposes midnight curfew on England squad ahead of Sri Lanka tour and T20 World Cup 2026 CricTracker14:35 18-Jan-26

ECB imposes night curfew on Harry Brook’s England for T20 World Cup & Sri Lanka tour after… InsideSport India12:18 18-Jan-26

23 Sri Lankan companies secures foothold in Ugandan economy Sri Lanka Daily Mirror14:58 17-Jan-26

IMF to assess cyclone damage in Sri Lanka as talks on programme resumption loom Sri Lanka Daily Mirror19:07 16-Jan-26

Why Domestic Tax Failure Distorts Trade Policy Sri Lanka Daily Mirror10:43 16-Jan-26

IMF to Assess Economic Damage in Sri Lanka Post Cyclone Ditwah Outlook Business07:58 16-Jan-26

IMF fact-finding mission to visit Sri Lanka from January 22 to 28 Sri Lanka Daily Mirror06:11 16-Jan-26

IMF Staff to Visit Sri Lanka to Assess Impact of Cyclone Ditwah International Monetary Fund (Press Release)18:33 15-Jan-26

A path to meaningful tax liberalisation: Why Domestic Tax Failure Distorts Trade Policy Sri Lanka Daily Mirror18:47 14-Jan-26

Committee recommends careful use of balance X-Press Pearl funds Sri Lanka Daily Mirror04:54 14-Jan-26

Women’s economic participation central to growth agenda: PM Sri Lanka Daily Mirror19:32 13-Jan-26

Industry sets clear goals at inaugural Sri Lanka Fintech Summit Sri Lanka Daily Mirror18:51 13-Jan-26

North and East cannot be left behind forever Sri Lanka Daily Mirror18:40 13-Jan-26

Trump tariff ultimatum on Iran could hit Sri Lanka with double trade shock Tamil Guardian17:07 13-Jan-26

IMF Targets Should Be Revised After Cyclone Impact, Says Sri Lanka Central Bank Bernama10:55 13-Jan-26

In the last month

Government to introduce concessional loan package for MSMEs Sri Lanka Daily Mirror06:49 12-Jan-26

Sri Lanka targets three million visitors in 2026 amid cyclone recovery efforts TravelDailyNews Asia22:46 11-Jan-26

Vehicle imports surge strained country’s external sector hit by global uncertainties Sri Lanka Daily Mirror06:51 10-Jan-26

Central Bank reaffirms Rs. 1.1 Mn deposit insurance coverage Sri Lanka Daily Mirror19:55 9-Jan-26

Paperless global shipping Sri Lanka risks being left behind on Electronic Bill of Lading Sri Lanka Daily Mirror19:45 9-Jan-26

Why Sri Lanka needs an independent mechanism to protect calamity-affected SMEs Sri Lanka Daily Mirror19:35 9-Jan-26

Five policy priorities to build resilient growth in Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah Overseas Development Institute14:22 9-Jan-26

Govt to build 31,000 houses following $4.1 bn disaster losses, Says President Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:54 9-Jan-26

World Bank issues $50M grant for Sri Lanka’s digital transformation CoinGeek06:05 9-Jan-26

Sri Lanka economy to grow 4-5% in 2026, central bank chief says Investing.com06:57 8-Jan-26

Economic loss from tobacco and alcohol amounts to Lkr 241 billion yearly Sri Lanka Daily Mirror04:22 8-Jan-26

700 mn women still unbanked globally despite gains in financial inclusion: World Bank Sri Lanka Daily Mirror19:01 7-Jan-26

Sri Lanka’s collision with nature: Lessons from India to address the agrarian crisis Sri Lanka Daily Mirror20:38 6-Jan-26

Central Bank extends suspension of Perpetual Treasuries Sri Lanka Daily Mirror19:03 5-Jan-26

Sri Lankan family at Mandapam camp petitions for repatriation citing lack of amenities The Hindu14:35 5-Jan-26

Global business cycle analyst slams IMF ‘stability’ narrative as domestic debt doubles to Rs. 20tn Sri Lanka Daily Mirror04:57 5-Jan-26

IMF acts as biggest impediment in drawing FDIs to Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Daily Mirror04:15 5-Jan-26

Lanka Rating Agency chief slams IMF ‘stability’ narrative as domestic debt doubles to Rs. 20tn Sri Lanka Daily Mirror18:54 4-Jan-26

Central Bank extends term of Nation Lanka Finance Administrator Sri Lanka Daily Mirror18:44 4-Jan-26

Cyclone Ditwah tempers Sri Lanka’s post-budget optimism East Asia Forum11:06 3-Jan-26

T20Is likely to be added to India's Test tour of Sri Lanka as BCCI's goodwill gesture to boost Cyclone Ditwah-hit… The Week (India)15:45 2-Jan-26

India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy has delivered for Sri Lanka, says Opposition Leader Sajith … AniNews.in09:09 2-Jan-26

‘Le Beirut’ set to become Sri Lanka’s first Lebanese Quick Service Restaurant Sri Lanka Daily Mirror18:49 1-Jan-26

Sri Lanka's central bank closes public debt unit People's Daily07:24 1-Jan-26

Sri Lanka 2025: The Complete Year-in-Review in One Read Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:21 1-Jan-26

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka's inflation falls way below target Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha06:47 1-Jan-26

Cbsl winds down Public Debt Department as FinMin unit takes over Sri Lanka Daily Mirror21:12 31-Dec-25

Sri Lanka Inflation Holds Steady, Undershoots Forecasts TipRanks18:09 31-Dec-25

Shreyas setback, Shaheen Afridi out and England squad – December 30 Cricket highlights OneCricket00:34 31-Dec-25

Sri Lanka ready for investment as banking stability anchors recovery: BOC Sri Lanka Daily Mirror19:32 30-Dec-25

Insurance Brokers Association holds 38th AGM Sri Lanka Daily Mirror18:52 30-Dec-25

South Asia’s Strategic Shift: How India Lost the Diplomatic Initiative With Its Neighbors The Diplomat18:04 30-Dec-25

Why Sri Lanka needs the Palk Strait Bridge? From crisis to growth - Former Envoy Kananathan Sri Lanka Daily Mirror14:46 30-Dec-25

Archer named in England squad for T20 World Cup, to miss white-ball Sri Lanka tour TNT Sports09:44 30-Dec-25

Sri Lanka on course for lowest budget deficit in decades while outperforming fiscal targets Sri Lanka Daily Mirror18:35 29-Dec-25

Sri Lanka can achieve US$ 300 billion economy by 2030 despite cyclone Ditwah: Industries Ministry Sri Lanka Daily Mirror16:01 29-Dec-25

Why no websites for transparency for billions of donor funds? Sri Lanka Daily Mirror04:49 29-Dec-25

National People’s Power moves to combat corruption in Sri Lanka East Asia Forum23:03 25-Dec-25

Why India is losing to China in South Asian diplomacy Pakistan Today18:27 25-Dec-25

Press Briefing on the IMF Executive Board Approval for Sri Lanka’s Request for a Rapid Financing Instrument International Monetary Fund (Press Release)18:41 23-Dec-25

India will continue to encourage tourism traffic to support Sri Lanka, says Jaishankar The Economic Times08:49 23-Dec-25

Capitalism by Sven Beckert review – an extraordinary history of the economic system that… Yahoo! UK & Ireland07:12 23-Dec-25

Japan and Sri Lanka are making the same mistake—replacing political action with fiscal policy ThePrint05:14 23-Dec-25

Global economists call for debt moratorium as Cyclone Ditwah strains IMF targets Sri Lanka Daily Mirror04:41 23-Dec-25

Damage from Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka estimated at US$4.1 billion ReliefWeb (Press Release)04:29 23-Dec-25

Sri Lanka cyclone caused $5b in damage, says World Bank The Straits Times16:29 22-Dec-25

Sri Lanka cyclone caused $4.1 bn damage: World Bank Digital Journal15:33 22-Dec-25

Damage from Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka estimated at US $4.1 Billion Sri Lanka Daily Mirror14:14 22-Dec-25

World Bank invests $50M in Sri Lanka’s digital transformation Biometric Update12:43 22-Dec-25

World Bank invests $50M in Sri Lanka digital transformation Biometric Update12:33 22-Dec-25

Sri Lankan economy still remains vulnerable: IMF Sri Lanka Daily Mirror04:43 22-Dec-25

IMF approves US$ 206mn emergency lifeline for Sri Lanka following cyclone devastation Sri Lanka Daily Mirror19:40 21-Dec-25

Still not too late to amend EFF agreement with IMF Sri Lanka Daily Mirror12:34 21-Dec-25

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