#Economy
South Indian port identified as formidable challenger to Colombo port
The newly-opened Vizhinjam deep-sea port in Kerala, South India has been identified as a formidable challenger to Colombo port and the Sri Lankan...
Govt. is meaningless if economic growth declines – Harsha
A government is meaningless if it fails to secure economic growth, said MP Dr. Harsha de Silva. He said economic growth this year...
Sri Lanka loses sight of global markets
By Dinouk Colombage As the countdown continues to the end of the temporary pause announced on the tariffs imposed by the Donald Trump...
IMF to delay next tranche of funding as Sri Lanka misses key reform targets
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced that the release of Sri Lanka’s next loan instalment under its Extended Fund Facility (EFF) could...
Sri Lanka sees surge in remittances and export earnings in March
Sri Lanka recorded a notable increase in export earnings and foreign remittances in March 2025, according to the latest data released by the...
US trade war carries risks for many APAC sovereign ratings, including Sri Lanka – Fitch
Increases in US tariffs will weigh on the credit metrics of many sovereigns in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) and risks will rise if higher...
Sri Lanka’s reform delays could spark crisis by year-end, warns UNP
United National Party (UNP) Chairman Wajira Abeywardena has warned that Sri Lanka will face severe economic and political repercussions by December 2025 due...
Trump’s tariffs could intensify Sri Lanka’s debt crisis
By Shiran Illanperuma On Thursday, April 3, Sri Lankans woke up to the alarming news that the United States, the country’s single largest...
