Tourist arrivals exceed 1.9 m
SRI Lanka’s tourism arrivals surpassed 1.9 million in 2026, with over 49,900 visitors registered in the first eight days of…
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Economic growth has slowed down: GL
Sri Lanka’s economic growth has slowed sharply while inflation, youth unemployment and poverty continue to put pressure on the public,…
Budget reaches Rs. 22.3 b surplus in 9M supported by vehicle import revenue
The Government’s Budget recorded a surplus of Rs. 22.3 billion in the first nine months of 2026, reversing a deficit…
October migrant worker inflows hit $735.6M, pushing 10-month total past $7.6 Bn
Sri Lanka’s migrant workers sent home a record-breaking $735.6 million in October 2026, marking a 3.31% year-on-year increase and extending…
Lanka, Kazakhstan seek stronger economic and parliamentary ties
Sri Lanka and Kazakhstan are looking to further strengthen bilateral relations, with greater cooperation in investment, trade, agriculture, tourism and…
Sri Lanka Business Forum in Gaziantep Highlights Trade and Investment Opportunities and Promotes SLEXPO 2027
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Ankara, in collaboration with the Gaziantep Chamber of Commerce, successfully organized the first-ever Sri…
Foreign investors exit Sri Lanka rupee bonds for third straight week
Foreign investors sold Sri Lanka rupee bonds and exited for a third straight week in the week ended on November…
Sri Lanka secures USD 100 Mn ADB loan to transform skills development system
The Government of Sri Lanka and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) today signed a loan agreement for USD 100 million…
Sri Lanka defers mandatory TIN certificate requirement to April 2027 amid high demand
Sri Lanka’s Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has deferred the mandatory requirement to submit a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Certificate for…
New EU-India free trade agreement could challenge Sri Lankan exports
The newly concluded European Union-India Free Trade Agreement could reshape the competitive landscape for Sri Lankan exports, even as the…