Cautious optimism and a clear warning Sri Lanka’s economy may finally be on the mend, but the World Bank has warned that the recovery remains
Sri Lanka’s economy has moved from crisis stabilisation to a sustained recovery. Growth has returned across multiple quarters, inflation has cooled, and confidence has improved
A foreign bank’s decision to exit a country’s retail franchise is rarely a one-off curiosity. It is a structural event that reshapes competition, pricing, customer
Executive summary Sri Lanka lifted the five-year vehicle imports suspension in February 2025. Imports are open under phased controls, tighter age and valuation rules, and
The programme at a glance IMF Review Scorecard? Sri Lanka entered into a 48-month Extended Fund Facility in March 2023 for SDR 2.286bn (~US$3bn). The
Artificial Intelligence – AI | In a move that has sent shockwaves through the global tech industry, Accenture, one of the world’s leading consulting firms,
Investor conversations about Sri Lanka in late 2025 share a consistent theme: macro indicators are stabilising, yet confidence remains cautious. The U.S. State Department’s 2025
Sri Lanka, September 29, 2025 – Global fintech platform, Pine Labs Limited today announced its partnership with Bank of Ceylon in Sri Lanka. This banking-fintech
With just days to go before the abolition of Sri Lanka’s Simplified VAT (SVAT) regime, leading export associations are warning of a severe liquidity shock
Why the Ranking Matters for Tourism, Business and the Wider Economy The international travel magazine Time Out has announced its list of the best places
