Sri Lanka will procees with a Rs. 500 billion supplementary estimate
Sri Lanka will proceed with a Rs. 500 billion supplementary estimate for post-Cyclone Ditwah recovery without increasing public debt or breaching borrowing limits,
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World Bank Approves $50m Boost for Sri Lanka Digitisation
The World Bank has approved a US$50 million project to support Sri Lanka’s digital transformation, aiming to modernise public services, strengthen governance, and boost the technology sector.
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Imports Versus Assembly: A Test for Sri Lanka’s Industrial Policy
Sri Lanka’s automobile market is entering a decisive phase as the post-ban import boom gives way to a likely slowdown,
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Bonds Planned to Fund Cyclone Reconstruction
Sri Lanka is exploring the use of infrastructure bonds to finance large-scale reconstruction following Cyclone Ditwah,
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GovPay Crosses Rs. 2 Billion as Disaster Costs Rise
Sri Lanka’s Government Digital Payment Platform, GovPay, has surpassed Rs. 2 billion in total transaction value in 2025, marking rapid adoption amid rising fiscal pressures from recent cyclone-related disasters, the Ministry of Digital Economy said.
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Imports Boom, Local Plants at Risk
Sri Lanka’s vehicle import surge that powered record tax revenues in 2025 is losing steam, and industry leaders warn the fallout could hit domestic manufacturers hard.
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Bonds Planned to Fund Cyclone Reconstruction
Sri Lanka is exploring the use of infrastructure bonds to finance large-scale reconstruction following Cyclone Ditwah, as fiscal constraints limit the Government’s ability to fund rebuilding directly.
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Govt Raises Rs.10bn from First 5G Auction
The Government has raised about Rs. 10 billion through Sri Lanka’s first commercial 5G spectrum auction,
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EU provides over €2.35 mln humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka
The European Union (EU) has allocated a total of Euro 2.35 million of financial assistance to Sri Lanka.
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ADB mobilizes $40M emergency trade finance support for Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a $40 million emergency assistance facility under its Trade and Supply Chain Finance Program (TSCFP) to support Sri Lanka’s recovery from the devastation of Cyclone Ditwah.
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