In a significant move to deepen economic ties, India and Sri Lanka are actively exploring a dual listing framework between India’s NSE International Exchange (NSE IX) and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE).

Half of Sri Lankans suffer from some form of dental disease and a concerning 6 percent of the population has no teeth at all, according to the Sri Lanka Dental Association (SLDA), which has flagged poor oral hygiene as a “silent epidemic” requiri

The Colombo Port, long considered the economic heartbeat of Sri Lanka, is heading towards a ‘natural death’ due to mismanagement at the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA), Co-Convenor of the Joint Alliance

The Port of Colombo’s transshipment volumes recorded a 5.8 percent year-on-year (YoY) decline in April 2025, reaching 495,456 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), marking the fourth consecutive month of slowdown in this crucial segment.

The lack of sufficient hard collateral has long blocked small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka from accessing finance.

Sri Lanka’s private sector received a firm directive from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday, who said businesses “must pay fair taxes” and not seek tax revisions for industry development.

Sri Lanka’s external sector showed steady footing in April 2025, holding its ground amid mounting import pressure, as the country posted a current account surplus for the fourth consecutive month, thanks to strong inflows from tourism and worker re

The consumer prices in the Colombo district fell 0.7 percent in the 12 months through May 2025, decelerating from the 2.0 percent decline recorded in April, as the country nears the end of its deflationary stretch that began in September last year, w

A surprise ruling by a US trade court blocking most of the steep tariffs announced by President Donald Trump may give Sri Lanka a much-needed breather, however, the country must not squander this window

The government is looking to craft a longterm industrial development plan as Sri Lanka is moving towards establishing itself as an export-led economy, the President’s Office said.

Sri Lanka crossed the 1 million mark in international tourist arrivals for 2025 as of May 23, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) showed, hitting the milestone nearly a month earlier than in 2024 and returning to pre-pandemi

Sri Lanka’s export engine gathered pace in April 2025, marking an 8.74 percent year-on-year (YoY) growth, with earnings reaching US $ 1.29 billion.

Sri Lanka’s apex apparel body has sounded the alarm on the growing burden of operational costs, calling for urgent, industry-wide collaboration following the sudden closure of NEXT’s Katunayake plant, one of the largest single-factory shutdowns i

Veteran hotelier Hiran Cooray on Thursday called on Sri Lanka’s tourism industry to raise its standards, urging a shift from what he described as a “three-star mentality” to one that reflects the country’s “five-star” potential.

The Central Bank delivered a surprise rate cut yesterday at its third monetary policy meeting for the year, reducing its key policy rate, the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR), by 25 basis points to 7.75 percent.

Prices could flip into inflationary territory in a month or two as expected by Central Bank

Global technology giant IBM yesterday gave thumbs up for Sri Lanka’s efforts in digital transformation while implying the country has the right foundation to achieve its ambitions under the Digital Economy Strategy 2030.

Diversified conglomerate Hayleys PLC posted a 40 percent year-on-year (YoY) increase in profit before tax (PBT) to Rs.35.37 billion for the financial year ending March 31, 2025, driven by consistent export earnings and solid performances in its consu

Top economists are strongly advocating for Sri Lanka and India to conclude an ‘early harvest’ investment agreement within this year, viewing it as a critical first step towards a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

Denmark’s newly accredited non-resident Ambassador to Sri Lanka Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen has voiced strong optimism for deepening economic partnerships between the two nations.

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector showed improved growth in tourist arrivals in the first 13 days of May 2025, with an expansion of 21.53 percent year-on-year (YoY) compared to the same period in 2024.

The licensed commercial banks have accelerated their pace of credit to the private sector in recent times, as the borrowing rates stay low while the economy picks up steam, generating demand for fresh credit from individuals and businesses.

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector continues to maintain its recovery momentum as it recorded US$ 256.7 million in earnings for April 2025, a 13.7 percent increase year-on-year (YoY).

Emirates has expressed its openness to increasing direct flight operations between Sri Lanka and various parts of India while emphasising that the respective governments of India and Sri Lanka need to grant the necessary permissions.

SriLankan Cargo, the air freight arm of SriLankan Airlines, has become South Asia’s first airline cargo division to secure the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) CEIV Lithium Batteries Certification

Sri Lanka is set to gain renewed momentum going forward with the World Bank (WB) announcing it will back the island nation with a support package in excess of US $ 1 billion.

Sri Lanka continues to stand tall in the high human development category. However, latest data by the United Nations shows that the momentum is slowing, with regional peers closing in fast.

Sri Lanka’s financial sector must gear up to mobilise an estimated US $ 10.85 billion by 2030 to meet the country’s climate commitments, the Central Bank said, while warning that the cost of inaction is rising as climate risks intensify.

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is nearing the 900,000 arrival mark for the year, with 896,884 tourists recorded by the end of April 2025.

A proposed increase in US tariff rates on rubber products could devastate Sri Lanka’s export sector, risking 150,000 livelihoods and destabilising rural economies, Sri Lanka Association of Manufacturers and Exporters of Rubber Products (SLAMERP) C