Category : Economy & Growth
G-24 Warns of Rising Global Risks: Sri Lanka Among Economies Exposed to External Shocks
The G-24 has warned that rising global risks—such as geopolitical tensions, inflation...
Aswesuma payments to resume in July
The Welfare Benefits Board says Aswesuma payments will resume in July after surveys a...
Sri Lanka worker remittances up 17.5-pct to US$815mn in March 2026
Sri Lanka’s official remittances rose 17.5 percent to US$814.8 million in March 2026 ...
Sri Lanka’s census warns of shrinking workforce, rising elderly burden
Sri Lanka is facing a demographic shift with a shrinking workforce and a looming elde...
NDB irregularities extend to involve other financial institutions: Sri Lanka legislator
A “systematic failure of accountability” by Sri Lanka’s central bank has led to the m...
Hoteliers warn of revenue impact from drop in European arrivals
The revenue impact from the recent decline in European tourist arrivals is likely to ...
Price that never returns
The prices have risen sharply across the board over the past few years. Food, transpo...
CESS phase-out to deliver immediate tax relief
The Government’s plan to phase out Commodity Export Subsidy Scheme (CESS) taxes is se...