3 days ago · The EDCM Resumes Operations after 28 Years. Targeting USD 36 Billion in Export Revenue by 2030 Rise in export income next quarter – President at the EDMC Meeting In line with the new government’s policy of “A Thriving Nation- A Beautiful Life,” President Anura Kumara Disanayake directed officials to take the necessary steps to …

3 days ago · The latest report from the Sri Lanka Export Development Board reveals that the country achieved a record-breaking total export revenue of US$ 16.17 billion in 2024. This marks the highest export earnings in Sri Lanka’s history, surpassing the previous peak of US$ 15.72 billion recorded in 2018. The 2024 figure comprises US$ 12.70 billion from...

6 days ago · Sri Lanka revokes power purchase deal with Adani Group, AFP reports. Reuters – Sri Lanka has revoked a power purchase deal with India’s Adani Group after a probe into U.S. allegations that the conglomerate’s executives paid bribes to secure Indian power supply contracts, according to an AFP report published by the Economic Times newspaper on Friday.

Sri Lanka and China extend $1.4 billion currency swap for three more years. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka and the People’s Bank of China, in December 2024, successfully renewed the Bilateral Currency Swap Agreement signed in 2021, for a period of another three (03) years, under the terms and conditions stipulated in the original agreement.

2 days ago · The index soars for the fourth consecutive month as economic indicators strengthen Recent upgrades by international rating agencies and healthy economic indicators have ignited a wave of optimism about biz prospects. Moody’s Ratings upgraded Sri Lanka’s long-term foreign currency issuer rating from ‘Ca’ to ‘Caa1’ with a stable outlook, after creditors approved the country’s US$...

Sep 27, 2024 · The merchandise trade deficit widened during the eight months ending August 2024 (provisional) compared to the same period in 2023, driven by a larger expansion in import expenditure relative to export earnings. Earnings from tourism and workers’ remittances improved during this period, strengthening the external current account. Meanwhile, despite intermittent volatility, the Sri Lanka rupee...

Oct 10, 2024 · Sri Lanka’s economy has stabilized, with growth expected to reach 4.4 percent in 2024, surpassing earlier forecasts. This positive outlook follows four consecutive quarters of growth driven by the industrial and tourism sectors and supported by critical structural and policy reforms, says the World Bank. Released today, the World Bank’s bi-annual Sri Lanka Development Update, titled Opening...

Sep 27, 2024 · Reuters – Sri Lanka’s central bank kept interest rates unchanged on Friday in line with expectations, citing domestic and global uncertainties, but said inflation was likely to remain low and the economy was doing much better than initially expected. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) kept the Standing Deposit Facility Rate at 8.25% and...

Jul 16, 2024 · Of the USD 250.9 million expected to be settled from tea exports to Iran for fuel debt, US$ 55 million has been paid so far – Chairman of Sri Lanka Tea Board. A Coconut Triangle established in the Northern Province to improve living conditions in the region – Chairman of CDA. Special program initiated to...

Jun 27, 2024 · By Jithendra Antonio In a historic address to the nation on June 26, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced the successful signing of bilateral debt restructuring agreements with the Paris Club, India, and China. This milestone marks a significant turning point in Sri Lanka’s recent history, demonstrating the effectiveness of strategic leadership, resilience, and international...