Government Eyes Third Year of Current Account Surplus
Sri Lanka is on track for a third consecutive year of current account surplus, Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe
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CB cuts rates to pre-empt any fallout from trade uncertainty
Overnight policy rate trimmed 25bps to 7.75%, first time since November last year
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New Debt Management Unit to be fully functional by end of 2025
Central Bank Economic Research Department Director Dr. S. Jegajeevan said the Debt Management Unit
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TIN to be made mandatory when opening bank accounts
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal to initiate necessary amendments to the Inland
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CBSL Chief dismisses 44% tariff on Sri Lankan exports to US
Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe last Friday stated that the imposition of a
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Sri Lanka financial VAT surges as taxes overshadow retained profits in banks
Sri Lanka’s collection of financial VAT charged mainly on banks have surged over 400 percent to 40.4 billion rupees
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Sri Lanka, India’s EXIM Bank signs debt restructuring agreements worth USD 930mn
The bilateral amendatory agreements have been signed between the Government of Sri Lanka and the Export –
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World Bank provides US$ 1 bn to boost jobs and private sector growth in SL
The World Bank Group yesterday announced a major initiative to support job creation and unlock private sector
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Government Revenue Rises 18% amidst High Spending in Early 2025
Sri Lanka’s state revenue rose 18% to Rs. 760.7 billion in the first two months of 2025, driven by increased tax
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Commercial Bank of Ceylon Expands Global Reach with DIFC Office
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon is set to strengthen its international presence by opening a Representative Office in the Dubai
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