Sri Lanka records first growth after debt default COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s economy grew in the September quarter, the central bank said Saturday, its first expansion... Published 16 Dec, 2023 03:21pm
World Sri Lanka grows 1.6% in Q3, first economic expansion in six quarters COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s economy grew by 1.6% in the quarter from July to September for the first time in six quarters,... Published 15 Dec, 2023 05:06pm
World Sri Lanka approves VAT hike to 18% ahead of IMF review COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s parliament approved a hike in value-added tax (VAT)to 18% from 15% on Monday ahead of the... Published 11 Dec, 2023 07:09pm
Business & Finance Sri Lanka expects second tranche of IMF programme on Dec. 12 Sri Lanka expects the second tranche of its IMF programme on Dec. 12, cabinet spokesperson and transport minister... Published 06 Dec, 2023 02:31pm
Business & Finance Sri Lanka inflation doubles ahead of debt deal COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s inflation more than doubled to 3.4 percent in November, the statistics office said Thursday, ... Published 01 Dec, 2023 04:43am
Markets Sri Lanka inflation hits record 14 percent as food crisis worsens COLOMBO: Sri Lanka consumer prices shot up a record 14 percent in December, surpassing a previous high of 11.1 from ... Updated 22 Jan, 2022 04:02pm
Business & Finance Sri Lanka food prices hit record highs as shortages bite COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s food prices rose by a record 22.1 percent in December, official figures showed Saturday, as... Published 02 Jan, 2022 05:05am