Sri Lanka temporarily lifts rice import restrictions
Sri Lanka's cabinet has temporarily waived the licensing requirement for rice imports until December 20.
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Sri Lanka’s exports surge in Oct. ’24
Sri Lanka's total exports surged 18.57 per cent year-on-year in October 2024, according to the Export Development…
Sri Lanka approves $750m supplementary budget
The Sri Lankan cabinet has approved a supplementary budget of 219.4 billion rupees ($750 million) to cover…
IMF approves $333m for Sri Lanka
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Sri Lankan authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on the third…
Sri Lanka’s industrial production surges 2.4% YoY in Q3
Sri Lanka's industrial production witnessed a 2.4 per cent year-on-year growth in the third quarter of 2024.
Sri Lanka awaits IMF approval for crucial bailout fund
Sri Lanka's President is optimistic about an IMF agreement on the country's bailout programme.
ADB approves $200m loan to boost Sri Lanka’s financial sector
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $200 million policy-based loan to further support Sri Lanka's efforts…
Sri Lanka’s tourism revenues soar 59% in 10m
Sri Lanka's tourism industry saw a 59 per cent revenue increase to over $2.5 billion in the first 10 months of 2024…
Sri Lanka’s inflation continues to ease in Oct.
Sri Lanka's overall inflation rate, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI), declined to -0.8 per…
Sri Lanka to boost service sector revenue by ’30
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) has set an ambitious target of increasing service sector revenue to $5…
