Sri Lanka's economic outlook positive but global trade concerns pose risks, IMF says

Sri Lanka's economic outlook remains positive, but global trade policy uncertainties pose significant risks to macroeconomic and social stability, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on ... Read More

Sri Lanka's budget will strive to return economy to growth, meet IMF targets - Nasdaq

Sri Lanka's government will be walking a tight rope in setting out its 2024 budget plan later on Monday as it tries to keep an IMF-led bailout programme afloat by raising revenue through tax hikes ... Read More

Press Briefing Transcript: IMF Executive Board Completes Fourth Review of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility

Good morning, everyone and to those joining us from Washington and good evening to those who are joining us from Sri Lanka and Asia. Read More

Sri Lanka eyes 5% growth, FTAs, digital economy in 2025 budget - ZAWYA

The government expects exports of goods and services to reach an all-time high of about $19bn in 2025 and the growth in non-debt creating inflows along with robust economic growth and a primary budget ... Read More

Sri Lanka's Economy Outpaces Growth Projections, More Efforts Needed to Reduce Poverty, Boost Medium-term Growth - World Bank Group

Sri Lanka’s economy has made a remarkable recovery in 2024, surpassing growth expectations by recording 5 percent growth, compared to the projected 4.4 percent, says the World Bank. This growth has ... Read More

Sri Lanka must implement budget proposals to avoid return to crisis

COLOMBO – Sri Lanka needs to implement budget proposals and reform measures to start earning crucial foreign exchange to help stabilise its economy and ensure it does not return to crisis, its ... Read More

IMF pledges continued support for Sri Lanka's economic reforms

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said that it will continue its close engagement with Sri Lanka's economic team to set a date for the third review of the IMF-supported program. An IMF team ... Read More

Factbox-Why Is Sri Lanka's Budget Key to Recovery From a Severe Financial Crisis? - U.S. News

Under its agreement with the IMF, Sri Lanka has to trim its budget deficit to 5.2% in 2025 from a target of 7.6% last year, increase public revenue, and post a primary surplus of 2.3% of GDP to ... Read More

Sri Lanka’s economy stabilises with growth expected to reach 4.4 % in 2024: WB - Top Story - Daily Mirror

Dailymirror.lk– Sri Lanka 24 Hours Online Breaking News: News, Politics, Video, Finance, Business, ... Comments - Sri Lanka’s economy stabilises with growth expected to reach 4.4 % in 2024: WB. Read More

Sri Lanka eyes 5% growth, FTAs, digital economy in 2025 budget

Sri Lanka eyes 5% growth, FTAs, digital economy in 2025 budget Published: 18 Feb 2025 - 11:32 am | Last Updated: 18 Feb 2025 - 11:38 am A general view shows Sri Lanka’s capital Colombo. Read More