Sri Lanka economy slows ahead of presidential elections
Colombo: Sri Lanka s economic growth slowed, government data showed Sunday, days ahead of the first presidential elections since an unprecedented
Sri Lanka's opposition leader says the rich will pay more if he wins the presidential election
Sri Lanka’s opposition leader says if he wins the presidential race he will renegotiate the International Monetary Fund economic reforms package to ensure that rich residents pay more taxes and poor o
Sri Lanka economy posts 4.7% growth in Q2
Sri Lanka's economy grew 4.7% year-on-year from April to June this year, official data showed on Friday, as the island nation made progress in emerging from its worst financial crisis in decades. Sri Lanka's agriculture sector grew 1.
Sri Lanka Economy Expands 4.7% Ahead of Presidential Vote
Sri Lanka’s economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter, bolstering sentiment ahead of a crucial election that could affect policy as the country recovers from its worst crisis in decades.
What journalists should know about Sri Lanka's presidential election
Sri Lanka has faced considerable political and economic turmoil in recent times.  A major economic crisis, which started in 2022 and sparked widespread protests that led to the resignation of then-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa that July,
What’s at stake in Sri Lanka’s first presidential vote since its economic meltdown?
Sri Lanka will hold its presidential election Sept. 21 in a crucial vote that will decide the future course of the South Asian nation still struggling to recover from its economic collapse in 2022, wh
In Sri Lanka’s 3-way presidential race, the economy and minority rights take centre stage
Analysts predict the race will narrow to Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Ranil Wickremesinghe and Sajith Premadasa, each offering distinct visions As Sri Lanka approaches its first presidential election since a devastating economic crisis,
Sri Lanka’s presidential hopefuls back science and tech
Leading Sri Lankan presidential candidates pledge to prioritise science and research to aid economic recovery.
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Sri Lanka CEB to seek floating solar investors for three reservoirs
Sri Lanka's cabinet of minister has given the go ahead for state-run Ceylon Electricity Board to seek private investors to ...
Sri Lanka’s presidential candidates make phony promises, while plotting to enforce IMF austerity
The SEP is the only party fighting for the mobilisation of the Sri Lankan working class on a revolutionary socialist and ...
Sri Lanka Bondholders and Government Hold New Round of Talks
Sri Lanka’s private creditors and the country’s government officials are holding a third round of talks this week to agree on ...
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Sri Lanka completes first elephant census since 2011 amid uncertainty
This past Aug. 17 would have been just another ordinary day for the elephants of Sri Lanka: feeding, drinking, resting and, ...
Sri Lanka’s opposition leader says the rich will pay more if he becomes president next week
Sri Lanka’s opposition leader contesting the presidential election next week said Thursday that if he comes to power he will ...
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The perfect 7-day Sri Lanka itinerary
Planning the perfect 7-day Sri Lanka itinerary is no easy task. It’s difficult to capture the country’s essence in words. The ...
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Sri Lanka to lift ban on vehicle imports by Feb 2025
Sri Lanka will lift its vehicle import restrictions in phases starting October 1, as part of efforts to restore economic ...
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The Potential Impact of a Clean, Development-Focused Government on Sri Lanka’s Stock Market
BY Uddeepa Peiris As Sri Lanka navigates through a complex political and economic environment, the need for a shift in ...