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Sri Lanka must shape a fairer deal for gig workers, as ILO standard looms: CSF

Every aspect of a gig worker’s on-platform day is determined by algorithms they cannot see, whose logic never explaine...

June 1, 2026 10 min read

Sri Lanka Treasury not buying fx for debt service as it is normal process: IMF Mission Chief

This is the arrangement for many other countries as well

May 31, 2026 4 min read

Sri Lanka Customs exceeds revenue goal for fifth month in May

It has achieved more than 50% of 2026 target within first 5 months

May 30, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka’s current account slips to deficit in April, fuel, vehicle imports drive trade gap

As the increase in import prices exceeded the increase in export prices.

May 30, 2026 2 min read
Sri Lanka Customs exceeds revenue goal for eighth straight month in August

It has achieved 83% of this year’s target even before the end of eight months

Sri Lanka-China Business Council looks to boost economic, trade cooperation

Sri Lanka–China Business Council celebrates 25th anniversary, reaffirms commitment to bilateral trade

Cyclone Ditwah hits 206 major roads in Sri Lanka, 10 bridges damaged

Bridges could be made usable with Baily Bridges and causways

November 30, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka's Mavil Aru Reservoir bund breached in multiple places

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November 30, 2025 1 min read

Japan sends disaster assessment team to Sri Lanka after cyclone

Mulls sending Japan Disaster Response team

November 30, 2025 1 min read

Access to Kandy, Gampola towns in Sri Lanka restored after Cyclone Ditwah

Electricity to be restored starting Saturday evening

November 29, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka current forex inflows $200mn above record high imports in October

Investment goods, base metals, vehicle imports up, amid strong credit growth

November 29, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka construction expands in October 2025: PMI

With many respondents reporting an increase in government-funded projects, New Orders rose from September to October.

November 29, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka FinMin increases spending limit by SOEs on CSR, donations with conditions

The move aimed at ensuring such expenditures align strictly with national development objectives.

November 27, 2025 3 min read

Sri Lanka-Japan business environment panel meet; discuss issues faced by investors

Committee was launched to address challenges faced by Japanese companies operating in Sri Lanka

November 27, 2025 2 min read

Risk of political flare-ups to linger in 2026 for some Asia-Pacific sovereigns: Fitch

"The resilience of a sovereign’s ratings to major bouts of unrest will depend on its credit buffers."

November 27, 2025 2 min read

President Dissanayake to talk policy choices at Sri Lanka economic summit

President to attend Ceylon Chamber’s Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2025 opening

November 27, 2025 1 min read
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Sri Lanka central bank to ensure exchange rate moves in both directions : Governor

Gradual movement in both ways is good. We will ensure that there will be a movement in both ways,

November 26, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka year-end FX reserves to be highest since crisis: CB Governor

As a result there will be significant increase in reserves in December

November 26, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka firms visit top German medical fair seeking partnerships

The visit was organized by AHK Sri Lanka

November 26, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka’s vehicle import LC on the decline: CB chief

Vehicle import prices are also falling

November 26, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka to start building Japan-funded airport terminal by June-July 2026: Minister

We think we can open the price bids by January

November 26, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka central bank maintains rates at 7.75-pct

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November 26, 2025 4 min read

Sri Lanka to respond to RCEP and take forward membership process

RCEP requires elimination of tariffs allowing diversification of exports

November 26, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka services exports up slightly in October, led by ICT, financial services

ICT/BPM exports rose 26.71 percent to 154.50 million US dollars in October 2025 compared to October 2024.

November 25, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka goods exports flat in Oct 2025, apparel, tea down

Export earnings from apparel and textiles dropped 0.24 percent y-o-y to 429.17 million dollars.

November 25, 2025 1 min read

IMF to review Sri Lanka program on December 15

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November 25, 2025 1 min read