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With its natural beauty, wildlife and culture, Sri Lanka is known as the “pearl of the Indian Ocean”, and attracts millions of tourists every year. But my research suggests that the country might not ...
News Sri Lanka » Southern » Economy: How Sri Lanka is Rewriting its Economic Narrative
Two weeks after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed its third review of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility, unlocking millions in critical funding, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s ...
News Sri Lanka » Southern » Economy: Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port cargo volumes rise amid global shipping shifts
Sri Lanka’s Hambantota International Port (HIP) recorded its highest-ever monthly throughput for both roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) and container operations in June 2026, driven by regional shipping ...
News Sri Lanka » Southern » Economy: OPA seminar examines Sri Lanka’s economic recovery, resilience and growth pathways
Navigating Recovery, Resilience and Growth” was recently held by the Organisation of Professional Associations of Sri Lanka (OPA) at the OPA Auditorium, bringing together economists, OPA members, and ...
News Sri Lanka » Southern » Economy: Sri Lanka's economy grew 5% in 2024 in strong rebound from financial crisis
March 18 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka's economy grew 5% last year, official data showed on Tuesday, beating forecasts, and marking a strong rebound from the country's worst financial crisis in decades, The ...
News Sri Lanka » Southern » Economy: Sri Lanka budget aims to transform economy, help repay debt, Dissanayake says
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announces first budget since last year's election 2025 economic growth seen at 5%; debt repayments to resume in three years Primary surplus to be maintained at 2.3% ...
News Sri Lanka » Southern » Economy: Sri Lankans now richer than Indians? Here's what the latest World Bank ranking really say
Sri Lanka's promotion is part of a broader reshuffle in the World Bank's latest income classifications, which took effect on July 1, 2026 and will remain valid until June 30, 2027. The annual update ...
News Sri Lanka » Southern » Economy: As Sri Lanka Heads to the Polls, Economy Takes Center Stage
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News Sri Lanka » Southern » Economy: Sri Lanka’s new president faces uphill battle to revive debt‑ridden economy
Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrives at a polling station to cast his vote in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on September 21. Associated Press / Alamy Stock Photo September 21 was a day of many firsts in Sri Lanka.