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MV X-Press Pearl caught fire and sank off Colombo, spilling plastic pellets and chemicals along Sri Lanka’s western coastline, the environmental case has largely been settled in the ..
News Sri Lanka » Western » Economy: An economy for more than 1,000 people
The Daily FT article of August 2026, «Sri Lanka economy ‘a racket’: Economists,» laid out a stark picture. Advocata Institute Chairman Murtaza Jafferjee described an economy shaped for roughly one ..
News Sri Lanka » Western » Economy: Strengthening Bonds: Rajnath Singh's Strategic Visit to Sri Lanka
Minister Rajnath Singh's visit to Sri Lanka is highlighted as a pivotal moment in fortifying bilateral ties between India and Sri Lanka. The visit underscores mutual respect and aims to strengthen ...
News Sri Lanka » Western » Economy: As Sri Lanka’s economy pivots from tourism, it’s well placed to benefit from global trade and geopolitical jostling – new research
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 » Western » 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 » Western » Economy: India-Sri Lanka ties rooted in culture, faith; Rajnath Singhs visit gives "great momentum": Western Province Governor
Earlier, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh assured Sri Lanka of Indias unwavering support, saying that New Delhi will always stand with Colombo whenever the island nation faces a crisis, while ...
News Sri Lanka » Western » Economy: Rajnath Singh Assures Sri Lanka Of India’s Support In Crisis
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh begins his Sri Lanka visit, assuring Colombo that India will stand firmly with the island nation in times of crisis.
News Sri Lanka » Western » Economy: Sri lanka’s fish stock dwindles - Norway study
A comprehensive 40-year marine survey conducted by the Norwegian research vessel Dr. Fridtjof Nansen in collaboration with the United Nations FAO has revealed a alarming collapse in Sri Lanka’s ocean ...
News Sri Lanka » Western » Economy: Sri Lankan government boasts of “economic recovery” as austerity deepens
The economic growth since the 2022 crisis has been achieved by suppressing workers’ real wages and starving public services.
News Sri Lanka » Western » Economy: Sri Lankans throw out old guard in election upset: What nation’s new Marxist‑leaning leader means for economy, IMF loans
Sri Lankans voted for a new direction in leadership on Sept. 22, 2024, electing a leftist anti-poverty campaigner as president of the South Asian nation. The ascent of Anura Kumara Dissanayake marks a ...