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Economic Crisis

Sri Lanka investigating non-payment complaint from US Post: Minister

A missing payment of 625,000 dollars made by Sri Lanka intended for the US Post

April 28, 2026 1 min read

Energy subsidies, relief packages trade quick fixes for long-term debt risk: Fitch

Sri Lanka announced a 100 billion rupee relief package.

April 16, 2026 4 min read

Sri Lanka announces fuel, power subsidies for targeted sections

April 7, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka asks residents to iron clothes, charge electronics during daylight hours

Asks people to turn off fridges from 6 pm to 10 pm

March 24, 2026 1 min read
Sri Lanka’s Advocata launches ‘Samvaada’, challenges inflation targets

Inaugural feature essay questions the prevailing policy belief that an inflation target of 5 to 7 percent is benign

ADB to deploy $450mn to shield Sri Lanka, Cambodia from West Asia impact

The package will help Cambodia and Sri Lanka withstand today’s pressures and emerge stronger from the next shock.

Sri Lanka to extend Aswesuma welfare programme: Minister

400,000 people in the transition category, who were to cease receiving aid by December 31, will continue to receive it t

December 3, 2024 1 min read

Ceylon Chamber welcomes IMF staff-level agreement

"The Chamber looks forward to the Government meeting the requirement for disbursement by the Board of the IMF,"

November 26, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka new gov performance can only be evaluated during 5th IMF review: former minister

"It is essential that the new administration continues to follow the EFF programme, despite their past opposition,

November 25, 2024 2 min read

IMF's Senior Mission Chief meets Sri Lanka's former President: ex-minister

IMF's Senior Mission Chief met with former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and team, Shehan Semasinghe said

November 18, 2024 1 min read

Consistent updates on economic strategies needed from Sri Lanka gov: Former minister

Updates from government on economic strategies, with clear timelines for policy implementations, would provide assurance

November 5, 2024 1 min read

G24 Director calls for debt talks framework for Sri Lanka and middle-income countries

“I would say that Sri Lanka has come a long way from where it was 2 years ago.

October 23, 2024 2 min read

IMF encouraged by Sri Lanka commitment to safeguard gains under program

IMF remains committed to supporting Sri Lanka build a better future for its people.

October 22, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka Marxists-led NPP’s manifesto "recipe for disaster": Foreign Minister

NPP has become populour among rural and grass root level voters

August 28, 2024 3 min read

20 Sri Lankans rescued from Myanmar cybercriminal operations

These Sri Lankans traveled to Myanmar seeking foreign employment using tourist visas, and were lured into cybercriminal

August 15, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka debt restructuring ending date not definite, but economy recovering: Semasinghe

Lazard had been paid 6.9 million dollars, Clifford Chance had been paid 4.6 million dollars

August 8, 2024 2 min read
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Sri Lanka, IMF talks focused on 'areas that need additional attention': State minister

Discussion focused on identifying areas that need additional attention to ensure the successful completion of 3rd review

August 2, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka SRU responds to SLT, Hilton sale allegations

State-Owned Enterprises Restructuring Unit has responded to statements about sale of Hotel Developers Lanka and SLT.

July 26, 2024 5 min read

Sri Lanka’s canceled Japan-funded LRT could be “possible future project”: Japanese envoy

Sri Lanka's ex-leader Gotabaya Rajapaksa unilaterally canceled LRT in 2021

Shihar Aneez
July 24, 2024 2 min read

Without bank account, 135,000 Sri Lanka’s Aswesuma beneficiaries can’t receive funds

Sri Lanka has already selected 1.8 million Aswesuma beneficiaries

July 22, 2024 2 min read

“Huge responsibility” delays Sri Lanka’s SOE restructuring: State FinMin

Sri Lanka has committed to SOE restructuring in return for IMF loan after debt default

July 19, 2024 3 min read

Sri Lanka announces Rs13bn financial aid package to boost MSMEs

The subsidized loans at 7 and 8 percent will be offered through 15 financial institutions,

July 18, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka aims for ambitious 40-pct direct taxes by 2025

Sri Lanka has been in process to boost tax revenue in line with the IMF commitments

July 18, 2024 3 min read

Sri Lanka says 1.3mn register for tax number in June, targets 7.4mn

2.3 million people have got Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)

July 6, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka SIS warned not to grant wage hike for protesting University staff: State Minister

Non-academic staff at state universities have been protesting for 65 days demanding wage hike

July 5, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka could face unrest as in Kenya if economic stability not established: President

"If we do not establish economic stability in Sri Lanka, we could face similar unrest,"

June 28, 2024 2 min read