Sri Lanka
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Gang leader shot dead by man disguised as lawyer in Sri Lanka court
The gang leader, Sanjeewa Kumara Samararathne, had been in court to face proceedings when he was shot, police say he…
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Sri Lanka sets aside $10M in budget for 2025 digital transformation strategy
The Sri Lankan government has set aside US $10 million (3 billion Sri Lankan rupees) for digital transformation strategies this…
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Sri Lanka’s budget likely to lead to slower fiscal consolidation, Moody’s says
Sri Lanka’s budgeted expenditure for 2025 will likely lead to a wider fiscal deficit and slower-than-expected fiscal consolidation, Moody’s Ratings…
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Inflation set to climb this year, expected to peak in mid-2026: CBSL
Sri Lanka’s inflation is expected to increase “sizeably” in the third quarter this year (3Q25), with the possibility of it…
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Sri Lanka’s new president presents first budget with focus on crisis recovery
Sri Lanka’s new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will outline the government’s revenue and policy goals in his first full-year budget…
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Two national budgets in 2025 possible: KPMG
Sri Lanka could potentially see a unique fiscal year in 2025, with the possibility of two national budgets being presented,…
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Sinopec Fuel Oil Lanka strengthens SL’s bunkering sector with High Sulphur Fuel Oil
Sinopec Fuel Oil Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. (SFOL) has announced the introduction of High Sulphur Fuel Oil (HSFO) to the Sri…
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Power outage in a monkey, people of Sri Lanka in distress
A monkey has caused a nationwide power outage. The incident took place in the South Asian country of Sri Lanka.…
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Sri Lanka begins 2025 with 17.5% increase in workers’ remittances
Remittances from Sri Lankans working abroad have continued to be strong providing much needed heft for the country’s strengthening external…
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