
In its latest update, the World Bank has raised its projection for India’s economic growth in 2024 to 7.5%, up by 1.2% from its previous estimate....
Sri Lanka’s fiscal position strengthened further during the first five months of 2026, with the Government posting an overall Budget surplus of Rs. 197.34 billion, reversing...
The Government has banned the import of goods that are wholly or partially produced, mined, or manufactured using forced labour effective immediately. The order was issued...
Indian tourists now spend more per day in Sri Lanka than the average international visitor, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority. SLTDA Chairman Buddhika...
Anthropic, the company behind the Claude AI chatbot, tracks how people around the world use its models through what it calls the Anthropic Economic Index. The...
King Charles knighted the University of Leicester’s Vice-Chancellor, Sri Lankan-born Professor Sir Nishan Canagarajah, in an investiture ceremony held at Windsor Castle. Professor Canagarajah was recognised...
Sri Lanka has generated export earnings exceeding USD 7.3 billion during the first five months of the year, reflecting a strong performance by the country’s export...
The Sri Lanka Customs Department has generated Rs. 1.3737 trillion in revenue during the period up to June 30 this year, exceeding its revenue target for...
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) says a fuel station will be established for the first time on Delft Island in Sri Lanka. CPC Managing Director Dr....
Sri Lanka has been ranked the world’s best island destination to visit in 2026, according to the latest rankings released by international travel publication Big 7...
The World Bank Group has reclassified Sri Lanka as an Upper Middle Income country, moving it up from Lower Middle Income status following a reported 5%...

