Apparel Exports Rise 5.4% amid Policy and Tariff Concerns
Sri Lanka’s apparel exports reached $4.57 billion during the first 11 months of 2025, recording a 5.42% year-on-year increase,
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Sri Lanka’s recent fiscal turnaround improves short-term confidence,
Sri Lanka’s recent fiscal turnaround has improved short-term confidence, but economists warn that monetary discipline will determine whether the gains last into 2026.
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Sri Lanka Seeks Chinese Support for EV Charging Network and Infrastructure Repairs
Sri Lanka has proposed the establishment of a nationwide electric vehicle charging network with Chinese assistance, as part of its efforts to promote green mobility.
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Sri Lanka Records 2.3 Million Tourist Arrivals, Post-Crisis Milestone
Sri Lanka surpassed 2.3 million tourist arrivals on 26 December 2025, marking its strongest post-crisis performance and nearing the 2018 record of 2.33 million visitors,
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SLCustoms achieves Historic milestone surpassing its annual revenue target
Sri Lanka Customs has achieved a historic milestone by surpassing its annual revenue target well ahead of schedule, according to Customs Director and Spokesperson Chandana Punchihewa.
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Sri Lanka Seeks $200 Million IMF Emergency Funding Post-Cyclone
Sri Lanka has requested $200 million from the IMF under the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI) to address urgent foreign exchange needs caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
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Western Province Leads, Other Regions Slowly Catch Up
Sri Lanka’s Western Province continued to dominate the national economy in 2024,
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December Tourism Picks Up, but Year-End Target Looks Steep
Sri Lanka’s tourism sector gathered momentum in December, welcoming 154,609 visitors in the first 21 days of the month and pushing year-to-date arrivals beyond 2.25 million, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).
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“IMF Revises Sri Lanka 2025 Reserves amid Policy Concerns”
The International Monetary Fund has lowered Sri Lanka’s 2025 Net International Reserves projection to $2.16 billion, down from an earlier estimate of $2.73 billion,
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India Pledges $450 Million for Sri Lanka Cyclone Recovery
India has announced a USD 450 million financial assistance package to support Sri Lanka’s recovery from Cyclone Ditvah, Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar said.
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