Sri Lanka’s economy surged 5.4% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025, delivering its most vigorous expansion since the devastating 2022 financial crisis that triggered sovereign default and widespread hardship.
The tourism and export sectors are facing a challenging Q1 2026 following the devastation of Cyclone Ditwah. While major resort chains in the south remained largely intact, coastal SMEs and
Sri Lanka has recorded a remarkable doubling of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows in 2025, a surge attributed to the island’s strategic positioning amid shifting global power dynamics. With major
In a major relief measure for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) battered by the recent cyclone, the Ministry of Finance has announced a refinancing scheme for business loans up to
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved an immediate disbursement of $206 million in emergency financial assistance to Sri Lanka. This critical funding aims to stabilize the island’s balance of
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Sri Lanka’s economy surged 5.4% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025, delivering its most vigorous expansion since the devastating
The tourism and export sectors are facing a challenging Q1 2026 following the devastation of Cyclone Ditwah. While major resort
Sri Lanka has recorded a remarkable doubling of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows in 2025, a surge attributed to the
In a major relief measure for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) battered by the recent cyclone, the Ministry of Finance
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved an immediate disbursement of $206 million in emergency financial assistance to Sri Lanka.
