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After the IMF: Can Sri Lanka Make Economic Discipline Its Own?

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- Sri Lanka has travelled a considerable distance from the economic catastrophe of 2022. Growth has returned, inflation has been brought under control for much of the period, fore... Read More


United States and Sri Lanka Strengthen Nuclear Smuggling Detection Capabilities

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, through the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Nuclear Smuggling Detection and Deterrence (NSDD), partnered with the Sri Lanka Navy for a five-... Read More


Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath to lead Sri Lanka delegation to 81st Session of the UN General Assembly

Srilanka, Sept. 25 -- The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath will lead the Sri Lanka delegation to the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNG... Read More


U.S. Embassy Strengthens Sri Lanka's Ability to Detect Maritime Sanctions Evasion

Srilanka, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, through the U.S. Department of State's Office of Cooperative Threat Reduction and in partnership with the Atlantic Council, conducted a three-day t... Read More


Incoming Planters' Association Chairman proposes 5-point plan for industry revival at 172nd AGM

Srilanka, Sept. 24 -- The event was graced by Central Bank of Sri Lanka Governor, Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe and Sri Lanka Tea Board Chairman, Raj Obeyesekere as Chief Guest and Guest of Honour respecti... Read More


From Bureaucratic Labyrinth to Economic Liberty: Transforming SL's Future Through National Business Facilitation Center (ViYASA)

Srilanka, Sept. 24 -- "The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new." - Socrates By Prof. Asoka S.Seneviratne Introduction The inauguration... Read More


Fitch Ratings' decision to upgrade Sri Lanka shows recognition of progress in economic stabilisation: CCC

Srilanka, Sept. 23 -- The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce is pleased to see the tangible results of the commitment and sustained efforts towards restoring Sri Lanka's macroeconomic stability, reflected in ... Read More


IMF Staff Team Concludes Visit to Sri Lanka

Srilanka, Sept. 23 -- An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Mr. Evan Papageorgiou visited Sri Lanka during September 10-23, 2026, to discuss (i) recent macroeconomic developments and progre... Read More


World Growth Holds Up, but Real Interest Rates Rise: Fitch Ratings

Srilanka, Sept. 23 -- World growth is holding up well in the face of the energy price shock, but real interest rates are rising, Fitch Ratings says in its latest Global Economic Outlook. Fitch has rai... Read More


Strengthening Ports and Logistics to Drive Sri Lanka's Export Growth under NEDP 2026-2030

Srilanka, Sept. 21 -- A high-level discussion on the implementation of the National Export Development Plan (NEDP) 2026-2030 was successfully held at the Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation on 15th S... Read More