The European Union recognizing the progress made by Sri Lanka in protecting and enhancing human rights and fundamental freedoms in the country has urged the
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Challenging political environment impeding reforms is a key risk for Sri Lanka’s growth, World Bank warns
The World Bank projecting an economic growth of 4.8 percent for Sri Lanka this year warns that while the economic outlook remains favorable, challenging political
Weather, debt repayments major challenges for Sri Lanka’s growth in 2018 – ADB
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) says Sri Lanka’s economic growth over the next two years will depend on agriculture and the political climate and forecasts
EU parliamentary team to visit Sri Lanka to evaluate results of accession to GSP+
A team of European Parliament members will visit Sri Lanka from April 4 to 6 to evaluate the first results of Sri Lanka’s accession to
Thumps up from US on GSP for Sri Lanka and others
Sri Lanka will be regaining the United States Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) trade concession which expired on December 31, 2017. When President Donald Trump signs
Sri Lanka’s economic outlook, investment opportunities positive – Eran Wickramaratne
In order to achieve the goal of becoming an upper-middle income country by 2025, the government of Sri Lanka has formulated a three-year Economic Delivery
Mixed ending to 2017 external trade
December brings good tidings with exports hitting $1b for fifth time Apparel exports top $5b in 2017 recording good growth due to GSP+ Seafood rises
CB keeps policy rates unchanged: Economy currently operating below potential
Sri Lanka will keep policy rates unchanged in February as the economy is stabilizing with improvements in trade figures, the islands central bank said. “The decision
Harsha defends Govt. economic policies
Assures Liabilities Management Bill in Parliament soon Asserts President won’t take over ministries for economic management Ravi K’s fate to be decided at UNP Working
Sri Lanka achieves record exports in 2017
Full year figure of $ 11.4 billion up 10% from 2016 and surpassed previous best of $ 11.1 billion in 2014 Government policy on shifting to export-driven growth continues