Bangladesh announced today that Sri Lanka has reached out for yet another currency swap.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) announced that the market has been halted.

National carrier SriLankan Airlines announced today its decision to suspend operations to and from Moscow.

Leading world expert on stopping hyperinflation, Steve Hanke shared that the only way to save Sri Lanka’s crumbling economy is to dump the rupee and instill a currency board.

The Central Bank has directed all licensed banks to sell 50 percent of inward workers’ remittances to the Central Bank every week.

The poultry industry is yet again faced with a shortage of chicken feed which has affected the availability of eggs in the local market.

The freshly appointed Advisory Committee to the Economic Council has put forward a five-point proposal for the revival of the national economy that is currently in turmoil.

Sri Lanka ranks as the second most preferred destination in the Asia Pacific region for remote work, according to the ‘Work from Wherever Index’ from KAYAK.

International calling charges have been increased in Sri Lanka due to the floating of the Rupee.

Addressing the nation, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today announced his decision to work with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to explore a sustainable solution for the country to repay its foreign debt and build back its foreign reserves.

The newly appointed 11-member Economic Council has been given a 14-member advisory committee for assistance.

The Cabinet of Ministers has taken a policy decision to let the Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa to engage with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to seek technical support to find solutions for the current economic crisis, says Cabinet Co-spokesp

The first female French athlete team for the 20th edition of Raid Amazones arrived in Sri Lanka today.

HSBC announced on Monday it has agreed to sell its branch operations in Greece to local bank Pancreta Bank, as the lender further sharpens its focus on its biggest market Asia.

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The Sri Lankan Rupee depreciated to the highest point in history today reaching Rs. 249 against the US Dollar.

The fast progressing Colombo Port City will see the addition of an aquatic airport, the Ministry of Tourism said.

The establishment of an Economic Council comprising of nine members received the Cabinet nod today.

As the national economy is desperate for foreign exchange inflows, the Cabinet of Ministers today announced their decision to increase the incentive offered for foreign remittances.

The Central Bank in a late night policy announcement today devalued the rupee to Rs.230 against the US dollar despite the Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal three days ago saying that the prevailing exchange rate was appropriate.

National carrier SriLankan Airlines announced its partnership with Manta Air today, a move which will connect passengers from Gan International Airport to Koodhdhoo City in Gaafu Alifu Atoll of Southern Maldives.

Accounting firms KPMG and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) announced this Sunday their decision to exit Russia due its move to invade Ukraine.

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) announced today its decision to further tighten its monetary policy stance.

Following the conclusion of the 2021 Article IV Consolation with Sri Lanka, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has emphasized the need for tighter monetary policy to contain the rising inflationary pressures.

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The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) called on for public help to identify those carrying out unauthorized foreign currency dealings.

Trading at the Colombo Stock Exchange was halted for the second consecutive day today for 30 minutes as the S&P SL20 Index declined by 5 percent from the previous session.

Sri Lanka will enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States (US) to improve the local capacity of milk production.

Efforts are underway to initiate the manufacturing of clay related products at the We-Uda factory located at Kurunegala for which the government is on the lookout for potential investors.

Reflecting the sentiments of Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo, Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Ajith Nivard Cabraal asserted that the G20 intergovernmental forum is not sensitive as it should be towards the issues faced by emerging nations.