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Sri Lanka cabinet greenlights $200mn ADB policy-based loan

The loan, sourced from the ADB’s Ordinary Capital Resources (OCR), falls under Subprogram 1 of the Trade, Investment, ...

August 4, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka to implement UN migration action plan to curb trafficking

Implementation plan for 2026–2028 under the United Nations’ Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration

August 4, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka moves to amend private sector EPF system

Amendment to the Employees' Provident Fund Act, No. 15 of 1958

August 4, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee depreciates 7.9-pct in H1 2026 as central bank intervenes

“The Central Bank intervention in the domestic foreign exchange market was primarily aimed at curtailing undue exchang...

August 3, 2026 3 min read
Sri Lanka’s 5% inflation target unchanged for next three years: CB

Inflation in the last three months has breached Central Bank's upper target limit of 7%

ADB $100mn loan to boost Sri Lanka's vocational ed, female employment

The financing consists of a $50mn regular loan, a $50mn concessional loan, and a $500,000 technical assistance grant

Sri Lanka’s debt on sustainable trajectory, bond holders told in investor call

Sri Lanka’s debt on a sustainable trajectory, below the targets set by the IMF DSA

March 6, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka central bank chief to join IMF head for Asia-Pacific talks

Panel will explore the forces reshaping the Asia-Pacific region and the policy priorities needed

March 6, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka to lower social security contribution levy registration threshold

Through a new bill to amend the SSCL Act No. 25 of 2022.

March 5, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka to create maize committee for price and import control

Cabinet greenlights supervised maize import system for feed producers

March 4, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka to remove cess on 2,600 imported goods in stages: Minister

Phased removal of cess on imported goods will be done in stages through to 2029

March 4, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka should have 2-pct inflation target : top economist

Further, low inflation means low interest rates which are favourable for long term economic development

March 4, 2026 4 min read

Sri Lanka's capex to bring high returns to economy in multiple years: Treasury Secy

Capex to have appropriate returns to the economy

March 3, 2026 3 min read

Sri Lanka's tax administration and justice - from revenue to repression

In one case matters 15 years old were raised. He ultimately simplified his affairs, and retreated from active business

March 2, 2026 18 min read

EXPLAINER - US-Israel attack on Iran threatens Sri Lanka’s hard gained recovery

The geopolitical shockwave could unsettle President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s plans

Shihar Aneez
March 1, 2026 14 min read

Sri Lanka construction activity spikes in Jan 2025, firms faced with labour shortage: PMI

This was the index' second-highest reading on record after the peak of 75.7 in July 2020, CBSL said.

February 28, 2026 1 min read
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US Dollar 331.7485 330.8514
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Sri Lanka inflation 1.6-pct in February 2026, food prices fall

Price fall in vegetables helps ease February inflation

February 28, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka starts creating economic value through digital nomads

Sri Lanka to be a home for creation of value in the digital space

February 27, 2026 4 min read

Sri Lanka Customs exceeds February 2026 revenue target in first 23 days

It has achieved 18.6 percent of this year’s target in the first 53 days

February 26, 2026 2 min read

SriLankan Airline bondholders to vote on 85-pct debt restructure in March

If approved, marks end of last major restructuring hurdle

February 26, 2026 3 min read

IMF rep warns Sri Lanka’s success is "not a finished story" at investor forum

Investor Forum 2026 by Softlogic Stockbrokers brought industry experts to discuss macroeconomic outlook

February 25, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka to amend social security contribution levy act

Minister did not say whether the levy will be increased or reduced

February 25, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka to allow exporters to invest in domestic dollar bonds

Intended to increase demand, broaden the government’s foreign currency funding base and improve competitive pricing

February 25, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka export board, German Import Promotion Desk to ink deal

February 24, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka to implement revised national tariff policy

February 24, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka services exports up 24.59-pct in Jan 2026, helped by ICT/BPM

Total exports of goods and services for January 2026 was 1,532.57 billion US dollars, up 13.71 percent.

February 24, 2026 1 min read