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U.S. Embassy Strengthens Sri Lanka's Ability to Detect Maritime Sanctions Evasion

Srilanka, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, through the U.S. Department of State's Office of Cooperative Threat Reduction and in partnership with the Atlantic Council, conducted a three-day t... Read More


Incoming Planters' Association Chairman proposes 5-point plan for industry revival at 172nd AGM

Srilanka, Sept. 24 -- The event was graced by Central Bank of Sri Lanka Governor, Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe and Sri Lanka Tea Board Chairman, Raj Obeyesekere as Chief Guest and Guest of Honour respecti... Read More


From Bureaucratic Labyrinth to Economic Liberty: Transforming SL's Future Through National Business Facilitation Center (ViYASA)

Srilanka, Sept. 24 -- "The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new." - Socrates By Prof. Asoka S.Seneviratne Introduction The inauguration... Read More


Fitch Ratings' decision to upgrade Sri Lanka shows recognition of progress in economic stabilisation: CCC

Srilanka, Sept. 23 -- The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce is pleased to see the tangible results of the commitment and sustained efforts towards restoring Sri Lanka's macroeconomic stability, reflected in ... Read More


Sri Lanka's Exports Surpass US$ 12 Bn in First Eight Months of 2026

Srilanka, Sept. 23 -- Sri Lanka's export sector has surpassed the US$ 12 Bn mark during the first eight months of 2026, with total exports reaching US$ 12.01 Bn, an increase of 4.26% compared with US$... Read More


IMF Staff Team Concludes Visit to Sri Lanka

Srilanka, Sept. 23 -- An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Mr. Evan Papageorgiou visited Sri Lanka during September 10-23, 2026, to discuss (i) recent macroeconomic developments and progre... Read More


World Growth Holds Up, but Real Interest Rates Rise: Fitch Ratings

Srilanka, Sept. 23 -- World growth is holding up well in the face of the energy price shock, but real interest rates are rising, Fitch Ratings says in its latest Global Economic Outlook. Fitch has rai... Read More


Fitch Upgrades Sri Lanka to 'B-' from 'CCC+'; Outlook Stable

Srilanka, Sept. 22 -- Fitch Ratings has upgraded Sri Lanka's Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) to from 'CCC+'. The Outlook is Stable. The upgrade reflects the implementation of macro-stabilizat... Read More


Supreme Court Mandates Referendum for Strict Bail Restrictions Under Anti-Corruption Bill

Srilanka, Sept. 22 -- In a major constitutional determination announced in Parliament today by Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne, the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka ruled that key provisions of the proposed An... Read More


Supreme Court Clears 22nd Amendment Without Referendum, Exempts Incumbent CJ from 6-Year Term Limit

Srilanka, Sept. 22 -- The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has determined that the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill and the Judicature Amendment Bill do not violate core constitutional provi... Read More