Exports to the US fell by 2.73% to US$ 165.11 million, while exports to the EU (excluding the UK) declined by 1.93% to US$ 126.99 million. The UK remained stable, recording a 0.23% increase to US$ ...

The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of Sri Lanka has collected Rs. 9.5 million in administrative penalties from reporting institutions between July and September 2025. These penalties were imposed ...

Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) is proceeding with the development of a new, purpose-built Container Inspection Yard within the Hambantota International Port (HIP) premises. The Rs. 1 ...

The Export Development Board (EDB) has launched a rapid relief and recovery program following the severe impact of adverse weather conditions on Sri Lanka’s export sector. A discussion meeting was ...

Fitch Ratings says the proposed transfers of state-owned shares – of Housing Development Finance Corporation Bank of Sri Lanka (HDFC, BB+(lka)/Rating Watch Positive) to Bank of Ceylon (BOC, ...

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), in view of the adverse effects of the recent cyclonic and flood disasters, having considered the proposals of the Sri Lanka Banks’ Association (Guarantee) Ltd.

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a disbursement of SDR150.5 million (about US$206 million, equivalent to 26 percent of quota) for Sri Lanka under the Rapid ...

Sri Lanka’s export sector has continued its strong upward trajectory, recording a significant 5.8 % y-o-y growth during the period from January to November 2025. Based on Sri Lanka Customs statistics ...

The World Bank Board of Executive Directors today approved a $50 million project to support Sri Lanka’s digital transformation. The project will promote innovation and investment in Sri Lanka’s ...

The 10% blanket reciprocal tariff imposed by the U.S. on most trading partners lowers the U.S. effective tariff rate (ETR) to 9.4% from 12.7%, Fitch Ratings says. If the Trump administration imposes a ...

Hambantota International Port (HIP) welcomed the cruise vessel AIDAdiva on 12 February 2026, marking the ship’s first call at the southern port and the second visit by AIDA Cruises to Hambantota. The ...

The Monetary Policy Board, at its meeting held yesterday, decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at the current level of 7.75%. The Board arrived at this decision after carefully ...