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One Million Job Seekers, Just 300,000 Jobs: Sri Lanka’s Employment Crisis Looms

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One Million Job Seekers, Just 300,000 Jobs: Sri Lanka’s Employment Crisis Looms

Editor September 17, 2025

The World Bank warns Sri Lanka faces a looming employment disaster, with one million young people entering...

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Who Needs Farmers When You’ve Got Foreign Sugar?

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Who Needs Farmers When You’ve Got Foreign Sugar?

Editor September 14, 2025

Sri Lanka has imported 120,272 metric tons more sugar in the first half of 2025 compared to...

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Sri Lanka to Buy U.S. Crude Oil in $900 Million Deal

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Sri Lanka to Buy U.S. Crude Oil in $900 Million Deal

Editor September 13, 2025

Sri Lanka is preparing to strike a major energy deal with the United States, paving the way...

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Sri Lanka’s Fiscal Gamble: Stabilization at What Cost?

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Sri Lanka’s Fiscal Gamble: Stabilization at What Cost?

Editor September 12, 2025

Sri Lanka has pulled off one of the sharpest fiscal adjustments ever attempted by a developing nation,...

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“Economic Growth This Year at 3.1%” – Ministry of Finance

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“Economic Growth This Year at 3.1%” – Ministry of Finance

Editor September 11, 2025

Sri Lanka has crossed its mid-year revenue targets with surprising resilience, but behind the numbers lie deeper...

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Sri Lanka’s Power Shock: Why a Second Tariff Hike Looms in 2025?

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Sri Lanka’s Power Shock: Why a Second Tariff Hike Looms in 2025?

Editor September 10, 2025

Sri Lankans are bracing for another surge in electricity tariffs as the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) seeks...

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Sri Lanka’s Economic Gamble: Can Bold Reforms Really Secure Stability?

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Sri Lanka’s Economic Gamble: Can Bold Reforms Really Secure Stability?

Editor September 10, 2025

Sri Lanka has pulled off one of the sharpest fiscal adjustments in global history, winning cautious praise...

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CBSL Unleashes Rs. 232 Billion Bond and Bill Auction to Tackle Debt

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CBSL Unleashes Rs. 232 Billion Bond and Bill Auction to Tackle Debt

Editor September 10, 2025

In a bold move to raise capital, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has announced back-to-back auctions...

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“Sri Lanka’s Economic Future Hangs in the Balance” – CBSCL Warns of Uncertain Growth

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“Sri Lanka’s Economic Future Hangs in the Balance” – CBSCL Warns of Uncertain Growth

Editor September 7, 2025

Sri Lanka’s Central Bank has sounded a cautious note, warning that the nation’s economic recovery faces significant...

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IMF Won’t Grow Sri Lanka’s Economy ; It’s the Govt’s Job

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IMF Won’t Grow Sri Lanka’s Economy ; It’s the Govt’s Job

Editor September 7, 2025

Sri Lanka’s economic future lies not in the hands of the IMF but in decisive reforms led...

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