CSE and NCE Partner to Empower Sri Lankan Exporters
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) entered into a strategic partnership to support Sri Lankan exporters …
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) entered into a strategic partnership to support Sri Lankan exporters …
Statement by the Government of Sri Lanka on discussions held in Washington DC with United States Trade Representative (USTR) Office on reciprocal tariff A Sri …
IMF staff and the Sri Lankan authorities have reached staff-level agreement on economic policies to conclude the Fourth Review of Sri Lanka’s reform program …
A strategic discussion aimed at enhancing the contribution of provincial export development was held on 22nd April 2025 under the patronage of Hon. Sunil …
Sri Lanka has demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth in its export sector during the first quarter of 2025, with total exports reaching US$ 4,212.13 Mn, …
Sri Lanka’s economy has made a remarkable recovery in 2024, surpassing growth expectations by recording 5 percent growth, compared to the projected 4.4 …
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Evan Papageorgiou visited Colombo from April 3 to 11, 2025. After constructive discussions in Colombo, Mr. …
Frontier markets such as Sri Lanka, Pakistan (Caa2 positive) and Bangladesh, which do not have the capacity to import as much from the US and whose current …
In line with the Central Bank’s near term projections, deflationary conditions commenced easing in March. Headline inflation, as measured by the year-on- …
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) welcomes the introduction of a new Structural Benchmark in the IMF’s Third Review Agreement, addressing gaps in …
Total exports, including both merchandise and services, reached at US$ 1,382.53 Mn in February 2025, marking a notable 4.62% year-on- year growth compared to …
Growing uncertainties on the future of global trade as President Trump seeks to impose reciprocal tariffs make programmes such as the European Union’s …
Issuing a communiqué, on releasing National Accounts Estimates, the DCS states that the GDP growth rate for the year 2024 has been estimated as 5.0 percent of …
The IMF Executive Board completed the Third Review under the 48-month Extended Fund Facility with Sri Lanka, providing the country with immediate access to SDR …
The Sri Lankan government’s budget highlights the authorities’ commitment to raising fiscal revenues as a share of GDP - an approach that, if successful, …
Coinciding with the President’s three-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to attend the World Governments Summit 2025, Sri Lanka and the UAE …
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stressed the importance of the 2025 budget aligning with the parameters of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program, …
In line with the new government’s policy of “A Thriving Nation- A Beautiful Life,” President Anura Kumara Disanayake directed officials to take the …
As per the provisional data released by the Sri Lanka Customs, the merchandise export performance in December 2024 amounted to US$ 1,042.5 million, reflecting …
According to a recent report submitted by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), quarterly headline inflation is projected to reach the target range of 5% ±2% …