Category : Economy & Growth
Tourism earnings rise for second month, but YTD revenue falls 9.2%
Sri Lanka recorded a 1.5% year-on-year increase in tourism earnings in September 2026...
Single-day surge lifts October tourist arrivals 2.9% at mid-month
Sri Lanka welcomed 77868 tourists first 15 days October 2.9 percent more than 75655 r...
Inflation edges up as vegetable prices soar
Sri Lanka’s annual national inflation rose to 8.1% in August 2026, while sharp increa...
NCE calls for all-inclusive freight framework to be upheld
Sri Lanka’s National Chamber of Exporters has urged authorities to retain the all-inc...
Country in ideal position to welcome Japanese investors -Minister Handunnetti
Sri Lanka invites Japanese investors to develop its mineral sector through technology...
EU ‘Global Gateway’ strategy opens new vistas for Lanka’s industrial growth
Sri Lanka and the European Union have discussed expanding industrial cooperation, att...
SL’s tourism master plans now rival IMF programmes, but cohesive strategy remains elusive
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry faces challenges from unplanned hotel development, high ...
China Merchants, SLPA, Access scrap $ 392 m logistics hub
China Merchants Port, SLPA and Access Engineering have agreed to terminate the propos...