The Ceylon Association of Shipping Agents (CASA) has urged Sri Lanka to accelerate digital transformation across the maritime and logistics sector to remain competitive in global shipping networks.
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Sri Lanka’s export earnings rose by 5.6% year-on-year to $17.25 billion in 2025, according to data from Sri Lanka Customs and the Export Development Board (EDB).
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Sri Lanka’s insurance industry has recorded over 24,500 claims following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, with estimated insured losses reaching Rs. 58.5 billion, according to the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL).
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Trade unions representing employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) have warned of imminent industrial action if the Government fails to address outstanding demands linked to employee rights, salaries, and the ongoing restructuring of the utility.
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With the dawn of the new year, the government unveiled what may be described as two “revolutionary” Cabinet decisions. While public attention was largely absorbed by controversies surrounding social media scandals, crime, and political drama, Cabinet Decisions No. 4 and 5 issued on 5 January 2026 went almost unnoticed.
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Part 1 This article comprises three-parts. Part 1 focuses on the electoral mandate of the National People’s Power (NPP) in Sri Lanka, the paradox of continuing IMF policies despite campaign promises, achievements and challenges in the first year, and the symbolic versus substantive nature of anti-corruption efforts. Part II will examine economic realities including persistent poverty, the impact of Cyclone …
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As Sri Lanka’s finance company sector continues its uneven recovery, LB Finance PLC has emerged as a standout performer, delivering strong growth and stability at a time when many peers remain cautious or constrained.
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Sri Lanka’s land market performance in 2025 reveals more than rising prices; it reflects a fundamental realignment in how and where economic value is being created. The latest Land Price Index from LankaPropertyWeb shows that suburban districts have overtaken central Colombo as the engine of land sales growth, reshaping investment patterns and development priorities.
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The launch of construction at Colombo Port City’s first residential development is being hailed as a turning point, but beneath the optimism lies a more complex investment story still unfolding.
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Sri Lanka’s economic rebound between 2024 and 2025 represents one of the sharpest post-crisis turnarounds in recent emerging market history. However, IFC officials warn that stabilisation alone is not enough, and that the real test of the IMF-supported programme lies in converting short-term gains into long-term resilience.
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