#  @economynext EconomyNext Sri Lanka EconomyNext Sri Lanka posts on X about sri lanka, sri, debt, finance the most. They currently have [------] followers and [----] posts still getting attention that total [--] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::2911405998/interactions)  ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::2911405998/posts_active)  ### Followers: [------] [#](/creator/twitter::2911405998/followers)  ### CreatorRank: [---------] [#](/creator/twitter::2911405998/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [countries](/list/countries) [finance](/list/finance) [currencies](/list/currencies) [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) [stocks](/list/stocks) [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands) [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) [celebrities](/list/celebrities) [social networks](/list/social-networks) [us election](/list/us-election) **Social topic influence** [sri lanka](/topic/sri-lanka), [sri](/topic/sri), [debt](/topic/debt), [finance](/topic/finance), [stocks](/topic/stocks), [india](/topic/india), [countries](/topic/countries), [inflation](/topic/inflation), [investment](/topic/investment), [forex](/topic/forex) **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@rwunp](/creator/undefined) [@cbsl](/creator/undefined) [@imfnews](/creator/undefined) [@adanionline](/creator/undefined) [@sajithpremadasa](/creator/undefined) [@csemedia](/creator/undefined) [@ceblk](/creator/undefined) [@gotabayar](/creator/undefined) [@sjbsrilanka](/creator/undefined) [@un](/creator/undefined) [@anuradisanayake](/creator/undefined) [@chinaembsl](/creator/undefined) [@shanakiyanr](/creator/undefined) [@kanchanawij](/creator/undefined) [@nanayakkara77](/creator/undefined) [@cabinetsl](/creator/undefined) [@harshadesilvamp](/creator/undefined) [@adbhq](/creator/undefined) [@neshella](/creator/undefined) [@stevehankes](/creator/undefined) **Top assets mentioned** [April (APRIL)](/topic/april) [Rally (RLY)](/topic/rally) [Reserve (RSV)](/topic/reserve) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "#SriLanka's tax collections went up 45% to Rs1491.3 bn up to May [----] and not-tax revenues rose 38% to Rs125.5bn helping boost total revenues 44% to Rs1616bn. Current spending was down 7% to Rs1792.8bn. Interest costs fell 13% to Rs921.1bn https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-budget-deficit-steeply-down-in-may-2024-174116/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-budget-deficit-steeply-down-in-may-2024-174116/" [X Link](https://x.com/economynext/status/1817764391120699896) 2024-07-29T03:29Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "Tilak Siyambalapitiya one of Sri Lankas top energy experts has been appointed as the chairman of state-owned CEB with immediate effect under the government of newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake the state media reported. https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-top-energy-expert-tilak-siyambalapitiya-appointed-as-ceb-chairman-181118/ https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-top-energy-expert-tilak-siyambalapitiya-appointed-as-ceb-chairman-181118/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1839237127474913352) 2024-09-26T09:34Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements "Injured Sri Jayewardenepura student Pasindu Hirushan is asking the Supreme Court to make University staff to enforce discipline to stop ragging https://economynext.com/opinion-onus-on-university-staff-to-enforce-discipline-to-stop-ragging-73618/ https://economynext.com/opinion-onus-on-university-staff-to-enforce-discipline-to-stop-ragging-73618/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1302581664741289985) 2020-09-06T12:17Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements "- The OIC is concerned with the situation of Muslims in Sri Lanka" - Urges govt to take swift action re: COVID-19 cremation - OIC comprises [--] member states with a collective population of over [---] billion - Visiting Pakistan PM to meet local Muslim MPs https://economynext.com/oic-raises-sri-lanka-cremation-issue-at-unhrc-urges-gosl-for-swift-action-79115/ https://economynext.com/oic-raises-sri-lanka-cremation-issue-at-unhrc-urges-gosl-for-swift-action-79115/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1364449709926965248) 2021-02-24T05:38Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements "Scenes outside the Viharamaha Devi Park Colombo where an anti-ecocide mural was taken down by CMC workers. The Wildlife Nature Protection Society (WNPS) told EN that they obtained permission for the mural from the CMC last week" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1372855651794182144) 2021-03-19T10:21Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements "The opposition Jantha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) is now engaged in a protest in Colombo Fort against alleged deforestation in Sri Lanka" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1373956232231362566) 2021-03-22T11:14Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements "This is the second time this month that the church has appeared to backtrack on a hard-hitting statement attributed to the Colombo Archbishop. https://economynext.com/cardinal-does-180-claims-he-never-said-easter-bombings-were-politically-motivated-80920/ https://economynext.com/cardinal-does-180-claims-he-never-said-easter-bombings-were-politically-motivated-80920/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1384096120695971843) 2021-04-19T10:46Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements "Sri Lanka must abolish the all-powerful executive presidency and strengthen parliament without paving the way to a similarly dictatorial premiership while ensuring adequate checks and balances opposition leader Sajith Premadasa said. https://economynext.com/in-fiery-speech-sri-lanka-opposition-leader-calls-for-abolishing-executive-presidency-92572/ https://economynext.com/in-fiery-speech-sri-lanka-opposition-leader-calls-for-abolishing-executive-presidency-92572/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1511221284872790016) 2022-04-05T05:56Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "Protest currently under way outside the Mahinda Rajapaksa Nelum Pokuna Theatre Colombo" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1511686408859054082) 2022-04-06T12:45Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements "#SriLanka's Bar Association rep weighs in on attack on #GotaGoGama by pro @PresRajapaksa mob. "The police didn't lift a single baton against the thugs who came here. This is clearly a planned attack against ordinary people by the Police and Government." - BASL Lawyer" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1523942694137253888) 2022-05-10T08:27Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "#SriLanka Investigations into the assault on peaceful demonstrators at Galle Face has shown top-level political interference that led to mob violence and the retaliatory attacks that followed official sources said. #ProtestLK #EconomicCrisisLK https://economynext.com/shocking-details-on-sri-lankas-black-monday-revealed-94274/ https://economynext.com/shocking-details-on-sri-lankas-black-monday-revealed-94274/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1525844371618557953) 2022-05-15T14:23Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "#SriLanka "Although we want #FDIs to get through this crisis we don't want @AdaniOnline for their corruption and Human Rights violations." #Adani #SriLanka #EconomicCrisisLK #AlertSL #Power @CEB_lk @AdaniOnline" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1537372481765314560) 2022-06-16T09:52Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "Protesters at Majestic City Colombo are marching towards the Ministry of Power demanding to stop the @AdaniOnline renewable power project. #Adani #SriLanka #EconomicCrisisLK #AlertSL #PowerCutLK @CEB_lk" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1537383612815114240) 2022-06-16T10:36Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements "#SriLanka's #FuelCrisisLK hasn't stopped #SriLankans from attending the #July09 protest in #Colombo. Protestors seen walking and hitching hike to the #ProtestLK which anticipates over [-----] protestors attending. #OccupyGalleFace #ColomboFort #GoHomeGota #Gotabaya #Aragalaya" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1545634926174814211) 2022-07-09T05:04Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements "I think we need to seriously consider getting a report on using nuclear energy in #SriLanka more energy you have more energy you can sell to #India. At the same time keep more renewable energy available here. #SLNews #LKA @advocatalk @RW_UNP https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-need-to-seriously-consider-nuclear-energy-feasibility-president-98234/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-need-to-seriously-consider-nuclear-energy-feasibility-president-98234/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1555447795129393152) 2022-08-05T06:57Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "#SriLanka's #aragalaya protestors have received information from the Court of Appeal thus allowing the protestors to continue #OccupyGalleFace until August [--] [----]. @GotaGoGamaMedia #GotaGoGama" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1555478392723877888) 2022-08-05T08:58Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements "If I was invited to be the President of the US or even the Prime Minister of the UK I would not accept those positions but would choose to stand with my nation my country @sajithpremadasa said. #SriLanka #SLNews #LKA https://economynext.com/joining-all-party-cabinet-wont-be-a-system-change-sri-lanka-opp-leader-98694/ https://economynext.com/joining-all-party-cabinet-wont-be-a-system-change-sri-lanka-opp-leader-98694/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1559838280191188993) 2022-08-17T09:43Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "We are seeing the pressure on the rupee easing as a result of exports growing and imports contracting and we hope that trend will continue Weerasinghe said at a policy review meeting. #SriLanka #SriLankaCrisis #LKA #SLNews @CBSL https://economynext.com/pressure-on-sri-lankas-exchange-rate-is-easing-central-bank-chief-98781/ https://economynext.com/pressure-on-sri-lankas-exchange-rate-is-easing-central-bank-chief-98781/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1560556927544745984) 2022-08-19T09:18Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements "#SriLanka will change laws to allow foreign universities to set up branches in the country #President @RW_UNP said in a revised budget for [----]. #SLNews #LKA https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-allow-foreign-universities-to-start-branches-99222/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-allow-foreign-universities-to-start-branches-99222/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1564823386684997632) 2022-08-31T03:52Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "The state-owned #SriLanka Rupahavini Corporation (SLRC) #SriLankas national television network has returned to its former trilingual logo after internal and external pressure an official said. #SriLanka #SLNews #LKA #ProtestLK https://economynext.com/solo-mans-protest-forces-sri-lanka-state-run-tv-to-revert-trilingual-logo-100827/ https://economynext.com/solo-mans-protest-forces-sri-lanka-state-run-tv-to-revert-trilingual-logo-100827/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1578304474988150784) 2022-10-07T08:41Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "#SriLanka is on a disinflation path much earlier than expected by observers which will also be borne out by November data @CBSL Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe said. #SLNews #LKA #EconomicCrisisLK https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-on-a-clear-disinflation-path-faster-than-expected-cb-governor-104395/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-on-a-clear-disinflation-path-faster-than-expected-cb-governor-104395/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1597138331464531968) 2022-11-28T08:00Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements "I say to #China and the @ChinaEmbSL that as [--] million #SriLankans irrespective of ethnic or religious differences got together to say Go home Gota dont push us to a place where we will be saying #China go home @ShanakiyanR said. #LKA #SLNews https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-debt-restructuring-opposition-mp-warns-of-china-go-home-protests-104858/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-debt-restructuring-opposition-mp-warns-of-china-go-home-protests-104858/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1598638702397640704) 2022-12-02T11:22Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements ""Liquor is the highest tax earner in the country. In this paradise we are closing bars after 11pm. We need to keep this country open [--] hours. People must have to have entertainment. - Diana Gamage #SriLanka #SLNews #LKA #EconomicCrisisLK https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-state-tourism-minister-backs-night-life-with-with-247-operation-of-wine-stores-104952/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-state-tourism-minister-backs-night-life-with-with-247-operation-of-wine-stores-104952/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1598923951954333697) 2022-12-03T06:15Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "The leaking of a video of a former MP flashing a pet dog does not warrant a police investigation but underscored the inadequacy of privacy laws a top officer said Saturday. #SriLanka #SLNews #LKA #EconomicCrisisLK https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-revenge-porn-spark-calls-for-tougher-privacy-laws-107498/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-revenge-porn-spark-calls-for-tougher-privacy-laws-107498/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1606688505522196480) 2022-12-24T16:29Z 12.8K followers, 55.3K engagements "#SriLanka's Ambewela farms has seen strong progress since privatization and President @RW_UNP has asked for the firm to be given [--] acres of unused land to grow fodder. #SLNews #LKA #EconomicCrisisLK https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-privatized-ambewela-farm-show-strong-progress-president-107755/ https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-privatized-ambewela-farm-show-strong-progress-president-107755/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1608717291872714753) 2022-12-30T06:51Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements "Hundreds of Sri Lankans vented out their anger on @GotabayaR expressing displeasure on #Rajapaksas recent visit to a private #Dubai zoo in the United Arab Emirates. #SriLanka #SLNews #LKA #EconomicCrisisLK #Gotabaya https://economynext.com/sri-lankans-vent-out-anger-against-ousted-leader-on-his-dubai-zoo-visit-108347/ https://economynext.com/sri-lankans-vent-out-anger-against-ousted-leader-on-his-dubai-zoo-visit-108347/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1611011273436852225) 2023-01-05T14:46Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements "#SriLankas inflation will come down to single digit levels by year end helping bring rates down @CBSL Nandalal Weerasinghe said but there was no public forecast on growth. #SLNews #LKA #EconomicCrisisLK https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-will-have-single-digit-inflation-by-year-end-cb-governor-110049/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-will-have-single-digit-inflation-by-year-end-cb-governor-110049/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1617786355270193152) 2023-01-24T07:28Z 12.8K followers, 24.3K engagements "Sri Lankan culinary YouTube channel Ap Amma is the countrys highest-earning channel on the platform according to a survey. reported that the channel has earned an estimated [------] USD since its inception. #SriLanka #ApeAmma https://economynext.com/ape-amma-named-sri-lankas-highest-earning-youtube-channel-110669/ http://CashnetUSA.com https://economynext.com/ape-amma-named-sri-lankas-highest-earning-youtube-channel-110669/ http://CashnetUSA.com" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1619999765168783360) 2023-01-30T10:03Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements "A new Monetary Law Act Sri Lanka has unveiled a draft for a new Monetary Law Act which will give independence to the central bank. #monetaryact #banks" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1630488057450229760) 2023-02-28T08:40Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements "Sri Lanka expects to raise an ambitious $4.5 billion from selling state-owned enterprises. The list includes @SriLankaTelecom @LitroGasLanka Sri Lankan Catering Airport Ground handling @HiltonHotels. #SriLanka #SLnews #EconomicCrisislk https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-eyes-4-5-bln-from-profitable-loss-making-state-asset-divestment-114296/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-eyes-4-5-bln-from-profitable-loss-making-state-asset-divestment-114296/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1633083414919229446) 2023-03-07T12:33Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements "#SriLanka will build a Road Maintenance Fund by taxing fuel and charging a feel on the annual license fees of vehicles to maintain the countrys roads an official said. #SLNews #LKA #EconomicCrisisLK https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-build-road-fund-with-fuel-tax-revenue-licenses-118180/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-build-road-fund-with-fuel-tax-revenue-licenses-118180/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1647854938188574722) 2023-04-17T06:50Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements "Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe has apologised to the Japanese government for the unilateral cancellation of a Japan-funded [---] billion dollar light rail transit (LRT) project. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-president-apologises-to-japan-for-cancellation-of-light-rail-project-121471/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-president-apologises-to-japan-for-cancellation-of-light-rail-project-121471/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1661744322981797889) 2023-05-25T14:41Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements "Sri Lanka plans to lift import controls on [---] items which were banned during forex shortages in the past two years which was hurting small and medium industries State Minister for Finance Shehan Semasinghe said. #imports #exports #trade" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1663382993233387521) 2023-05-30T03:13Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements "#SriLankas foreign reserves grew [---] million US dollars to [----] million US dollars in May [----] from [----] million US dollars in April official data showed amid weak credit and better inflows. #LKA #EconomicCrisisLK https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-forex-reserves-rise-us722mn-in-may-2023-122901/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-forex-reserves-rise-us722mn-in-may-2023-122901/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1666399887578255361) 2023-06-07T11:01Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements "#SriLanka has to monitor and regulate private tuition which has become a [--] billion rupee a year industry State Minister of Higher Education Suren Ragahavan said. #SLNews #LKA #EconomicCrisisLK https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-wants-regulate-tax-and-license-private-tuition-124073/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-wants-regulate-tax-and-license-private-tuition-124073/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1685157775599697921) 2023-07-29T05:18Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements "If #SriLanka allows elections to distract from the path of recovery stabilisation and growth the country will be hit by a fresh crisis far worse than any before former @CBSL governor Indrajit Coomaraswamy said. #LKA #SLNews #EconomicCrisisLK https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-must-not-allow-elections-to-distract-from-stabilisation-ex-central-bank-chief-130752/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-must-not-allow-elections-to-distract-from-stabilisation-ex-central-bank-chief-130752/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1700185704754721282) 2023-09-08T16:33Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements "Kaushali Kusumapala has been appointed Country Director for #SriLanka and the Maldives becoming the first woman to hold the position the company said. https://economynext.com/kaushali-kusumapala-appointed-coca-cola-country-director-for-sri-lanka-and-the-maldives-158522/ https://economynext.com/kaushali-kusumapala-appointed-coca-cola-country-director-for-sri-lanka-and-the-maldives-158522/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1779768312081318001) 2024-04-15T07:06Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements "A $1.5 billion worth Light Rail Transit (LRT) project unilaterally cancelled by former Sri Lanka leader Gotabaya Rajapaksa could be considered a new possible future project Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Mizukoshi Hideaki said. https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-canceled-japan-funded-lrt-could-be-possible-future-project-japanese-envoy-173629/ https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-canceled-japan-funded-lrt-could-be-possible-future-project-japanese-envoy-173629/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1816099133440286905) 2024-07-24T13:12Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements "Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa and President Ranil Wickremesinghe gained ground in a voting intent poll for June [----] with with the former surpassing Anura Kumara Dissanayake by [--] points with the latter catching up at only [--] points behind. https://economynext.com/sajith-surges-past-akd-president-catching-up-sri-lanka-voting-intent-poll-finds-174789/ https://economynext.com/sajith-surges-past-akd-president-catching-up-sri-lanka-voting-intent-poll-finds-174789/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1818885451539005646) 2024-08-01T05:44Z 12.8K followers, 12.2K engagements "Sri Lankas central bank has repaid [---] million dollars to the Reserve Bank of India in the first six months of [----] official data show. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-central-bank-repays-india-450mn-to-june-2024-179007/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-central-bank-repays-india-450mn-to-june-2024-179007/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1832856900347781314) 2024-09-08T19:01Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements "Sri Lankas former president Ranil Wickremesinghe has never requested presidential immunity in the controversial bond scam legal process as claimed by Cabinet Spokesman Vijitha Herath his sources said. https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-ex-leader-denies-immunity-claim-in-bond-scam-182192/ https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-ex-leader-denies-immunity-claim-in-bond-scam-182192/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1841816937275576424) 2024-10-03T12:25Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements "Stasshani Jayawardena daughter of Harry Jayawardena has been appointed chairperson of Sri Lankas Aitken Spence and group companies Browns Beach Hotels and Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings. https://economynext.com/stasshani-jayawardena-appointed-chairperson-of-sri-lankas-aitken-spence-203922 https://economynext.com/stasshani-jayawardena-appointed-chairperson-of-sri-lankas-aitken-spence-203922" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1887738916624867404) 2025-02-07T05:43Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements "Hasitha Jayawardena son of Harry Jayawardena has been appointed chairperson of Sri Lankas Melstacorp. https://economynext.com/hasitha-jayawardena-appointed-chairperson-of-sri-lankas-melstacorp-203964/ https://economynext.com/hasitha-jayawardena-appointed-chairperson-of-sri-lankas-melstacorp-203964/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1887752573324829085) 2025-02-07T06:37Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements "Distribution of Elephant House beverages in India has started under a partnership struck with Reliance Retail Ventures Limited Ceylon Cold Stores a unit of Sri Lankas John Keells Holdings said. https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-elephant-house-drinks-distribution-begins-in-india-224527/ https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-elephant-house-drinks-distribution-begins-in-india-224527/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1931164716002627584) 2025-06-07T01:42Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements "President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and his party threatened to sack him . But outgoing Finance Secretary Mahinda Siriwardena earned appreciation from the same leader who threatened to oust him after standing for tough reforms. https://economynext.com/from-sacking-to-praising-sri-lanka-outgoing-finmin-secretary-retires-after-tough-reforms-226158 https://economynext.com/from-sacking-to-praising-sri-lanka-outgoing-finmin-secretary-retires-after-tough-reforms-226158" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1935281557247266929) 2025-06-18T10:20Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements "Sri Lanka has given a 25-year tax holiday and the next [--] years at half the rate to IFC Colombo [--] (Pvt) Ltd which will develop a mixed use plot in the Colombo Port City. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-gives-25-year-tax-holiday-to-port-city-chec-real-estate-unit-231825/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-gives-25-year-tax-holiday-to-port-city-chec-real-estate-unit-231825/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1947159406182859020) 2025-07-21T04:59Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements "We are four hours away from the Middle East and other parts of South Asia and very close even to Southeast Asia so we have very big tourist arrivals from India China other Southeast Asian countries the Middle East. #SriLanka JKH chairman https://economynext.com/city-of-dreams-casino-and-luxury-hotels-aim-to-up-sri-lankas-tourism-game-234306/ https://economynext.com/city-of-dreams-casino-and-luxury-hotels-aim-to-up-sri-lankas-tourism-game-234306/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1951827444937486468) 2025-08-03T02:08Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements "".@AdaniOnline a climate villain" #EconomicCrisisLK #ProtestLK #SLnews" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1537366700475052032) 2022-06-16T09:29Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "#SriLanka "We aren't against renewable energy we are against corruption"- Protester #Adani #SriLanka #EconomicCrisisLK #AlertSL #Power @CEB_lk @AdaniOnline" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1537368206263713792) 2022-06-16T09:35Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "#aragalaya protestors inside the residence of the #President. #ProtestLK #aragalaya #EconomicCrisisLK #CountryToColombo #GotaGoGama #OccupyGalleFace #GoHomeGota #occupypresidentshouse" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1545679176807882752) 2022-07-09T08:00Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "#SriLanka's #aragalaya protestors write messages on the water cannon trucks. #ProtestLK #aragalaya #EconomicCrisisLK #CountryToColombo #GotaGoGama #OccupyGalleFace #GoHomeGota #OccupyPresidentsHouse #PowerToThePeople" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1545708250515255297) 2022-07-09T09:55Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements "#LKA Former Army chief Field Marshal Sarath Foneska ready to take the Presidency if the majority wants. He said he is already getting invitation from @PodujanaParty to nominate his name for the PM post" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1547524296368537600) 2022-07-14T10:11Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements ""We have [--] billion from exports another [---] to [---] million from remittances. Then if we can curtail the imports to about [---] billion then we can we can manage the balance- @CBSL Governor #SriLanka #sl #lka #lk #slnews #newslk" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1548572420185149440) 2022-07-17T07:36Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "@MASumanthiran says - "@RW_UNP became President on account of this protest and has formed a government on the back of the protest. Once you have sat and taken your positions you say this is illegal then all that happened is also illegal. Then occupying the post is also illegal"" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1552223856617668610) 2022-07-27T09:26Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements "Sri Lankas Colombo Dockyard a unit of Japans Onomichi Dockyard said it had lost a shipbuilding contract after the Indian Ocean Islands government defaulted on its foreign debt. #sl #slnews #newssl #lka https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-loses-norway-shipbuilding-deal-over-sovereign-default-98032/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-loses-norway-shipbuilding-deal-over-sovereign-default-98032/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1553281696447229952) 2022-07-30T07:29Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements ""Earlier the people were with us but after they got gas and QR was implemented they forgot about corruption and stolen lands and money that is why we have no crowd. This is the problem with the Colombo crowd they will only fight when they are inconvenienced"-Protestor" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1556971678546411522) 2022-08-09T11:52Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements "State-run fuel retailer CPC is earning 45-50 rupees from each liter of petrol at the moment as the second largest loss-making state-owned enterprise is looking for some recovery from past losses - Energy Minister @kanchana_wij #slnews #SriLanka #lka #lk #newslk" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1565593763711295489) 2022-09-02T06:53Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements "Since we are giving benefits to the migrant workers the foreign remittance is increasing and our target is to achieve the $1 billion per month target at the end of [----] @nanayakkara77 said. #SriLanka #SLNews #LKA #EconomicCrisisLK https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-minister-aims-ambitious-1-bln-monthly-remittance-by-2023-103425/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-minister-aims-ambitious-1-bln-monthly-remittance-by-2023-103425/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1593821861653409792) 2022-11-19T04:21Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements "From November 1-24 #SriLanka has welcomed [-----] tourists led by [-----] Russian holiday makers followed by [----] Indians and [----] British. #SLNews #LKA #Russia #India #UK https://economynext.com/russian-tourists-lead-sri-lanka-winter-tourism-arrivals-104357/ https://economynext.com/russian-tourists-lead-sri-lanka-winter-tourism-arrivals-104357/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1596750672309137409) 2022-11-27T06:20Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements "#SriLanka has spent [---] million rupees to move all duty-free electronic shops at the Bandaranaike International Airport to the second floor to create a better order and ambience in the airport officials said. #SLNews #LKA #EconomicCrisisLK https://economynext.com/crisis-hit-sri-lanka-spends-rs-225-mln-to-beautify-airport-108147/ https://economynext.com/crisis-hit-sri-lanka-spends-rs-225-mln-to-beautify-airport-108147/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1610511959056879621) 2023-01-04T05:42Z 12.8K followers, 32.1K engagements "#SriLankas @CabinetSL of Ministers approved a proposal by President @RW_UNP discuss resuming a Japan funded. Light Rail Transit (LRT) project cabinet spokesman said as the island nation is in the process of mending ties with #Tokyo. #SLNews #LKA https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-president-cleared-to-discuss-cancelled-lrt-after-soured-japan-relations-121804/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-president-cleared-to-discuss-cancelled-lrt-after-soured-japan-relations-121804/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1663488458147659776) 2023-05-30T10:12Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements "If Sri Lanka allows elections to distract from the path of recovery stabilisation and growth the country will be hit by a fresh crisis far worse than any before former central bank governor Indrajit Coomaraswamy said. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-must-not-allow-elections-to-distract-from-stabilisation-ex-central-bank-chief-130752/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-must-not-allow-elections-to-distract-from-stabilisation-ex-central-bank-chief-130752/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1700084492436914499) 2023-09-08T09:51Z 12.8K followers, 16.8K engagements "Sri Lanka has on average about [-----] electricity customers who are without electricity after being disconnected for not paying bills and not a million or hundreds of thousands as claimed Power Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-has-about-12000-disconnected-power-customers-a-day-minister-173091/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-has-about-12000-disconnected-power-customers-a-day-minister-173091/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1814884668220879146) 2024-07-21T04:46Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements "Sri Lankas debt restructuring process has neared its end and a bond exchange can be expected in 6-8 weeks after establishing comparability if the government proceeds with the existing DSA CB Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe said. https://economynext.com/isb-deals-near-completion-if-sri-lanka-proceeds-with-current-dsa-central-bank-chief-181308/ https://economynext.com/isb-deals-near-completion-if-sri-lanka-proceeds-with-current-dsa-central-bank-chief-181308/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1839590204254146899) 2024-09-27T08:57Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements "Defaulted loans of [-------] billion yen (about [---] billion Us dollars) due from Sri Lanka were rescheduled till [----] an interest rates below [--] percent as per a statement from Japans Ministry of Foreign Affairs. https://economynext.com/japan-re-schedules-yen-loans-to-sri-lanka-till-2042-at-below-1-pct-209155/ https://economynext.com/japan-re-schedules-yen-loans-to-sri-lanka-till-2042-at-below-1-pct-209155/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1898956545569989032) 2025-03-10T04:38Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements "Sri Lankas Browns Investments PLC said that its subsidiary Browns Ari Resort (Private) Limited has sold a property it owned in the Maldives for [--------] dollars. https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-browns-investments-subsidiary-sells-maldives-resort-for-57mn-253978/ https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-browns-investments-subsidiary-sells-maldives-resort-for-57mn-253978/" [X Link](https://x.com/economynext/status/2001968263220388030) 2025-12-19T10:50Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "#Pakistan has sought a [--] billion US dollar loan from #SaudiArabia in the style of #SriLankas frequent bridging finance as monetary instability created forex shortages and its central bank ran out of remaining reserves. #SLNews #LKA #EconomicCrisisLK https://economynext.com/pakistan-seeks-sri-lanka-style-us3bn-bridging-finance-from-saudi-arabia-108490/ https://economynext.com/pakistan-seeks-sri-lanka-style-us3bn-bridging-finance-from-saudi-arabia-108490/" [X Link](https://x.com/economynext/status/1611618539286462464) 2023-01-07T06:59Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements "Altair Residences a high rise project in Colombo has begun issuing title deeds after being taken over by Blackstone India a statement said. https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-altair-issues-title-deeds-under-blackstone-management-259346/ https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-altair-issues-title-deeds-under-blackstone-management-259346/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2016809865755361554) 2026-01-29T09:45Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "The CSE closed up on Thursday with market turnover at Rs11.1bn. The ASPI closed up 0.15% (34.49 points) at 23768; while the S&P SL20 was up 0.08% (5.47 points) at [----]. Capital Goods stocks contributed Rs5.5bn. John Keells Holdings was the top positive contributor to ASPI closing at Rs [-----] a 1.34% (30 cent) rise" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2019354879991640117) 2026-02-05T10:18Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "Sri Lankas City of Dreams casino to be operated by Melco Resorts and Entertainment is expected to open in the third quarter of the [----] calendar year John Keells Holdings its partner in the island said. https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-city-of-dreams-casino-to-open-in-third-quarter-2025-203349/ https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-city-of-dreams-casino-to-open-in-third-quarter-2025-203349/" [X Link](https://x.com/economynext/status/1886856426141966417) 2025-02-04T19:16Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "Sri Lanka has sold [-----] million rupees of treasury bills offered on tap at average rates of [----] percent [----] percent and [----] percent the public debt management office said bringing the total of bills sold this week to [-----] billion rupees. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-sells-extra-rs12-5bn-treasury-bills-after-auction-259357/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-sells-extra-rs12-5bn-treasury-bills-after-auction-259357/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2016842091889123513) 2026-01-29T11:53Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "Sri Lankas Colombo Stock Exchange saw a dip on Thursday as some companies saw some selling pressure despite overall buying interest brokers said. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-stocks-close-down-real-estate-shares-push-turnover-259361/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-stocks-close-down-real-estate-shares-push-turnover-259361/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2016843001977557098) 2026-01-29T11:56Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "Sri Lanka has sold [-------] billion rupees in [----] [----] and [----] bonds after offering [---] billion data from the public debt management office showed. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-sells-rs179-06bn-in-2030-2034-and-2037-bonds-259383/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-sells-rs179-06bn-in-2030-2034-and-2037-bonds-259383/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2016843779014377559) 2026-01-29T12:00Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "Sri Lankas rupee was quoted at 309.10/20 to the US dollar in the spot market Friday improving from 309.58/63 the previous day having depreciated in recent weeks dealers said while bond yields were broadly steady. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-rupee-opens-stronger-bond-yields-steady-259379/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-rupee-opens-stronger-bond-yields-steady-259379/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2017091641027547267) 2026-01-30T04:24Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "The International Monetary Fund is discussing combining the fifth and sixth reviews of the of the Extended Fund Facility with Sri Lanka Mission Chief Evan Papageorgiou said after last review was delayed due to Cyclone Ditwah. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-may-get-over-u700mn-in-imf-double-review-259409/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-may-get-over-u700mn-in-imf-double-review-259409/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2017091912017334392) 2026-01-30T04:26Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "Sri Lankas Central Bank will continue its dollar purchasing from the market in January after acquiring the US currency for the past few months straight Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe said. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-central-bank-to-continue-dollar-purchases-in-january-259424/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-central-bank-to-continue-dollar-purchases-in-january-259424/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2017096260776542252) 2026-01-30T04:43Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "Credit to Sri Lankas private sector slowed in December after being steady at around [---] billion rupees monthly a top Central Bank official said amid an expected slowdown in economic activities after Cyclone Ditwah disaster. https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-private-sector-credit-slows-in-december-cb-official-259401/ https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-private-sector-credit-slows-in-december-cb-official-259401/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2017114831296631234) 2026-01-30T05:57Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "Sri Lankas rupee closed weaker at 309.25/35 to the US dollar in the spot market Friday after opening at 309.10/20 having depreciated in recent weeks while bond yields closed broadly steady dealers said. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-rupee-closes-weaker-bond-yields-steady-259482/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-rupee-closes-weaker-bond-yields-steady-259482/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2017196365869375970) 2026-01-30T11:21Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "Sri Lanka tourist arrivals rose [---] percent from a year ago to [------] in January [----] data from the tourism development authority showed. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-tourist-arrivals-up-9-7-pct-in-jan-2026-259647/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-tourist-arrivals-up-9-7-pct-in-jan-2026-259647/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2018586663539339744) 2026-02-03T07:25Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "Sri Lankas Senthilverl Holdings has increased its stake in Colombo Dockyard to [-----] percent of the issued share capital according to a stock exchange filing. https://economynext.com/senthilverl-holdings-ups-stake-in-colombo-dockyard-to-12-20-pct-259643/ https://economynext.com/senthilverl-holdings-ups-stake-in-colombo-dockyard-to-12-20-pct-259643/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2018593082779074843) 2026-02-03T07:51Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "Sri Lanka has recorded a [---] billion US dollar surplus in the current account in [----] official data show indicative of net outflows through the financial account for debt repayment. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-current-account-surplus-1-7bn-amid-debt-repayments-259614/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-current-account-surplus-1-7bn-amid-debt-repayments-259614/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2018597033037488486) 2026-02-03T08:06Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "Sri Lanka has set up a Tax Policy Analysis Unit (TPAU) under the Department of Fiscal Policy in its Ministry of Finance in keeping with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) recommendations. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-sets-up-tax-policy-analysis-unit-259602/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-sets-up-tax-policy-analysis-unit-259602/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2018618906722897953) 2026-02-03T09:33Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "Sri Lankas rupee was quoted at 309.30/40 to the US dollar in the spot market Friday stronger from 309.45/50 the previous day while bond yields continued to edge lower on the the mid to long end of the yield curve dealers said. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-rupee-opens-stronger-bond-yields-edge-lower-259866/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-rupee-opens-stronger-bond-yields-edge-lower-259866/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2019633788096246056) 2026-02-06T04:46Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "Sri Lankas central bank has sold [-----] billion rupees of foreign exchange (about [---] billion US dollars) to the government to repay debt in [----] in unsterilized reserve sales official data showed. https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-central-bank-makes-over-1-1bn-of-unsterilized-forex-sales-to-repay-debt-259799/ https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-central-bank-makes-over-1-1bn-of-unsterilized-forex-sales-to-repay-debt-259799/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2019634290368360771) 2026-02-06T04:48Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "Sri Lankas rupee was quoted at 309.38/42 to the US dollar in the spot market Monday from 309.35/45 Friday dealers said while bond yields on the [----] tenors opened lower with the rest of the yield curve intact. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-rupee-opens-flat-bond-yields-steady-260241/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-rupee-opens-flat-bond-yields-steady-260241/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2020727821707210813) 2026-02-09T05:13Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "Sri Lankas state finances are improving with peoples incomes recovering to almost pre-crisis levels but the new International Monetary Fund loan exposes the fragility of the flexible inflation targeting flexible exchange rate regime. https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-new-imf-loan-fx-debt-addiction-exposes-fragility-of-monetary-regime-260223/ https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-new-imf-loan-fx-debt-addiction-exposes-fragility-of-monetary-regime-260223/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2020728210938630386) 2026-02-09T05:15Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "Sri Lankas central bank has warned local residents not to transact in US dollars amid a trend towards more dollarized transactions as people exercising such liberties are liable to end up in jail after summary trial and pay fines. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-central-bank-warns-of-fines-imprisonment-for-breaking-money-monopoly-260745/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-central-bank-warns-of-fines-imprisonment-for-breaking-money-monopoly-260745/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2021870873821778049) 2026-02-12T08:55Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "#SriLanka expedites US$191mn India financed rail power deals #lka https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-expedites-us191mn-india-financed-rail-power-deals-71039/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-expedites-us191mn-india-financed-rail-power-deals-71039/" [X Link](https://x.com/economynext/status/1272021104610205696) 2020-06-14T04:20Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements "#SriLankas HTCey Aqua culture to build hi-tech shrimp farm in Puttalam #lka https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-htcey-aqua-culture-to-build-hi-tech-shrimp-farm-in-puttalam-73096/ https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-htcey-aqua-culture-to-build-hi-tech-shrimp-farm-in-puttalam-73096/" [X Link](https://x.com/economynext/status/1295557192993705984) 2020-08-18T03:04Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements "#SriLankas INSEE Cement a unit of Siam City Cement of Thailand said it was adding two ships to boost supplies as forex shortages cut off imports to the island disrupting construction. #lka https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-cement-supplies-to-be-boosted-by-insee-with-two-ships-87580/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-cement-supplies-to-be-boosted-by-insee-with-two-ships-87580/" [X Link](https://x.com/economynext/status/1456158459167117313) 2021-11-04T07:16Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements "A visibly irate de Silva told parliament that Cabraal and the other Central Bank officials refusal to attend parliament as requested by the Committee on Public Finances was an insult to the legislature the sole authority on matters of public finance. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-opposition-mp-harsha-de-silva-lambasts-govt-over-central-bank-chiefs-absence-92010/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-opposition-mp-harsha-de-silva-lambasts-govt-over-central-bank-chiefs-absence-92010/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1506938528101371908) 2022-03-24T10:18Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "#lka "Three years after the #EasterSundayAttacksLK bombings that destroyed harmony among communities Sri Lankans have come together to protest to oust the incumbent govt" protesters said" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1517060662844792833) 2022-04-21T08:40Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements "Sri Lanka will not have access to an IMF Rapid Financial Instrument as a bridging facility until the govt presents a viable fiscal plan and any no confidence motion must be delayed until broad consensus is established on the best way forward @RW_UNP said https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-former-pm-says-no-rfi-wants-no-confidence-motion-delayed-calls-for-broad-consensus-93304/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-former-pm-says-no-rfi-wants-no-confidence-motion-delayed-calls-for-broad-consensus-93304/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1517407729853562881) 2022-04-22T07:39Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "Lawyers from the Bar Association of #SriLanka launched a protest today demanding the arrest of those instigated violence against peaceful protesters on May 09th. #ProtestLK #aragalaya" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1526504270752673792) 2022-05-17T10:05Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "EWIS #SriLanka denies the allegations made by the state-owned medicine buyer saying only [--] million rupees was spent on the Software made for the Medicine Supply Division and the cost for the total project was [---] million rupees. Sanjeewa Wickramanayaka - Chairman #SLNews" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1532589917980991488) 2022-06-03T05:08Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements "#SriLanka #GotaGoGama protesters have launched a protest in front of #MajesticCityComplex in Colombo against @AdaniOnline 's renewable power project #SriLankaEconomicCrisis #PowerCrisis" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1537362651038519297) 2022-06-16T09:13Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "@AdaniOnline "@narendramodi is baiting Sri Lanka" protesters chant" [X Link](https://x.com/economynext/status/1537364127110561793) 2022-06-16T09:19Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements ""Yes to Renewable Energy No to Gota- Modi-Adani corruption deal" #SriLankaCrisis #GotaGoHome2022 #PowerCutLK" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1537365035911348224) 2022-06-16T09:22Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "#SriLanka "We are thankful for @IndiainSL's support but there are deals within deals going on. We still call for transparency" #Adani #SriLanka #EconomicCrisisLK #AlertSL #Power #CEB @AdaniOnline" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1537371323617333248) 2022-06-16T09:47Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements "Group led by #SriLanka opposition @sjbsrilanka members protested in front of PM @RW_UNP 's office at Flower road asking @GotabayaR to step down immediately as he and Ranil had failed to fix the economy. @Hirunikaconnect @RehanJayawick" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1543973472107466752) 2022-07-04T15:02Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements "Endorsing a view expressed by President @RW_UNP that #SriLanka must be developed into a hub of the Indo-Pacific region main opposition @sjbsrilanka - MP @HarshadeSilvaMP called for an all-party government to work towards creating this new #SriLanka. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-opposition-mp-endorses-presidents-views-on-reform-calls-for-consensus-98151/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-opposition-mp-endorses-presidents-views-on-reform-calls-for-consensus-98151/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1554733405970972672) 2022-08-03T07:38Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements "The apparent suicide of an undergraduate student in #SriLankas Peradeniya University has once again resulted in heated debate about ragging at the island nations state-run institutes of higher education. #SLNews #LKA https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-peradeniya-university-student-suicide-puts-spotlight-back-on-ragging-100176/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-peradeniya-university-student-suicide-puts-spotlight-back-on-ragging-100176/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1572845728619438085) 2022-09-22T07:10Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements "#SriLankas debt restructuring efforts were backed back by #Japan #France and other countries at an ambassadors forum with #President @RW_UNP an official said. #LKA #SLNews #EconomicCrisisLK https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-gets-backing-from-japan-bi-lateral-lender-envoys-for-debt-talks-100200/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-gets-backing-from-japan-bi-lateral-lender-envoys-for-debt-talks-100200/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1573148681532211200) 2022-09-23T03:14Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements "#SriLankas public administration ministry will likely issue a circular allowing state workers to wear suitable attire of their choice to work an official said. #SLNews #LKA #EconomicCrisisLK https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-public-sector-to-let-saree-go-as-office-attire-as-prices-skyrocket-100230/ https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-public-sector-to-let-saree-go-as-office-attire-as-prices-skyrocket-100230/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1573273592460353536) 2022-09-23T11:30Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements "#SriLanka President @RW_UNP declared war-time high security zone (HSZ) in capital #Colombo after months of protests in those areas ousted his predecessor and previous government. #SLNews #LKA https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-president-brings-back-war-time-high-security-zones-after-protests-100281/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-president-brings-back-war-time-high-security-zones-after-protests-100281/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1573544195801100288) 2022-09-24T05:25Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "#SriLankas Trinco Petroleum Terminal Ltd a joint venture between state-run Ceylon Petroleum Corporation and #India Lanka IOC plans to invest up to [--] million dollars in refurbishing [--] oil tanks in Trincomalee an official said. #SLNews #LKA https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-trinco-petroleum-terminal-to-invest-up-to-us70mn-in-tank-farm-101740/ https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-trinco-petroleum-terminal-to-invest-up-to-us70mn-in-tank-farm-101740/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1588006545862070272) 2022-11-03T03:13Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements "High defence budget comes when the countrys armed forces are not fighting any external or internal war. @RW_UNP allocated Rs. [---] bn for defence and public security while allocating Rs. [---] bn for health and Rs [---] bn for education. #SriLanka #LKA https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-analysts-frown-upon-wickremesinghes-high-defence-budget-103035/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-analysts-frown-upon-wickremesinghes-high-defence-budget-103035/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1592543796759519232) 2022-11-15T15:43Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "#SriLanka is discussing with the @WorldBank and @ADB_HQ to get loans of [---] billion #US dollars after a reform program with @IMFNews is approved former @CBSL Governor Indrajit Coomaraswamy said. #LKA #SLNews https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-in-talks-with-adb-world-bank-for-us1-9bn-in-loans-after-imf-104560/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-in-talks-with-adb-world-bank-for-us1-9bn-in-loans-after-imf-104560/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1597861675549413377) 2022-11-30T07:54Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements "A protest held outside the @ChinaEmbSL against opposition legislator @ShanakiyanR was likely the work of a paid group with little knowledge of #SriLanka crisis and pushing someone elses racist agenda the MP said. #SLNews #LKA #EconomicCrisisLK #China https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-opposition-mp-sees-racist-agenda-behind-behind-pro-china-demonstration-105932/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-opposition-mp-sees-racist-agenda-behind-behind-pro-china-demonstration-105932/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1601476278833795078) 2022-12-10T07:17Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements "#SriLankas army has decided to vacate posts of over [-----] military personnel on a budget proposed by President @RW_UNP as the island nation struggling to reduce government spending ahead of an @IMFNews deal. #LKA #EconomicCrisisLK https://economynext.com/crisis-hit-sri-lanka-cuts-over-16000-army-personnel-ahead-of-imf-deal-106711/ https://economynext.com/crisis-hit-sri-lanka-cuts-over-16000-army-personnel-ahead-of-imf-deal-106711/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1603964492458885125) 2022-12-17T04:05Z 12.8K followers, 46.7K engagements "Popular Sri Lankan culinary YouTube channel Ap Amma is the countrys highest-earning channel on the platform according to a US survey. https://economynext.com/ape-amma-named-sri-lankas-highest-earning-youtube-channel-110669/ https://economynext.com/ape-amma-named-sri-lankas-highest-earning-youtube-channel-110669/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1619962023235964928) 2023-01-30T07:33Z 12.8K followers, 14.8K engagements "The sad part is the people who ruined this country are still in power and it is the people who have nothing to do with this facing the burden of rebuilding the country - Peter D' Almeida at the Union's protest on Feb [--]. #SriLanka #SLnews #EconomicCrisisLK" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1623401430936875009) 2023-02-08T19:20Z 12.8K followers, 21.3K engagements "#SriLanka has posted a balance of payments surplus of [---] million US dollars in January [----] data shows as the islands intermediate regime central bank operated peg with complementary monetary policy. #LKA #SLNews #EconomicCrisisLK https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-posts-us211mn-bop-surplus-in-jan-2023-analysis-113793/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-posts-us211mn-bop-surplus-in-jan-2023-analysis-113793/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1631207531837046785) 2023-03-02T08:19Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements "Govt. invites private investors to start a public transport service with battery-driven buses. #srilankanews #government #privateinvestors #publictransportservice #srilankagovernment #electricvehicles" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1631539775734685696) 2023-03-03T06:19Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements "#SriLanka will end a guidance peg and will also end a surrender rule from next week allowing the rupee to trade more freely but will buy dollars to build reserves @CBSL Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe said. #SLNews #LKA #EconomicCrisisLK https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-lift-surrender-rule-guidance-peg-cb-governor-114018/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-lift-surrender-rule-guidance-peg-cb-governor-114018/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1631919487866863617) 2023-03-04T07:28Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements "President @RW_UNP bowed to the influential Bar Association of #SriLanka and rejected Public Security ministers nominee for the new police chief a source close to the president said. #SLNews #LKA #EconomicCrisisLK https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-president-decides-against-controversial-cop-115909/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-president-decides-against-controversial-cop-115909/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1637744632699158528) 2023-03-20T09:15Z 12.8K followers, 12.3K engagements "We have a bulky public sector did you know we have one public sector employee for every [--] people in the country and theres [--] million of us and counting in the island. #SriLanka #SLNews #LKA #EconomicCrisisLK https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-still-has-no-intention-of-laying-off-public-sector-employees-state-finmin-115715/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-still-has-no-intention-of-laying-off-public-sector-employees-state-finmin-115715/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1645335816716300290) 2023-04-10T08:00Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements "The Colombo Stock Exchange closed up on Tuesday data on its site showed. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-stocks-close-up-consumer-durables-and-apparel-sector-contribute-158054/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-stocks-close-up-consumer-durables-and-apparel-sector-contribute-158054/" [X Link](https://x.com/economynext/status/1777657885897478552) 2024-04-09T11:20Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "A civil society activist has lodged a complaint at the Committee to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption against a recent cabinet decision to increase the deposit placed by candidates contesting elections. https://economynext.com/activist-complains-to-sri-lanka-bribery-commission-on-election-deposit-increase-158290/ https://economynext.com/activist-complains-to-sri-lanka-bribery-commission-on-election-deposit-increase-158290/" [X Link](https://x.com/economynext/status/1778625850851901442) 2024-04-12T03:27Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "$SriLanka's Iran-designed Uma Oya (River) project will irrigate [----] acres of new agricultural land generate [---] Gigawatt hours of electricity and also provide drinking water. Iran president to declare open on April [--] https://economynext.com/iran-president-to-open-sri-lanka-514mn-irrigation-hydro-power-project-159760/ https://economynext.com/iran-president-to-open-sri-lanka-514mn-irrigation-hydro-power-project-159760/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1782762152602022254) 2024-04-23T13:23Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements "#SriLanka car import relaxation will be linked to ending the practice of giving permits to special interest groups like civil servants according to an International Monetary Fund program. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-end-patrician-tax-free-car-permits-under-imf-deal-168339/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-end-patrician-tax-free-car-permits-under-imf-deal-168339/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1802588029154206026) 2024-06-17T06:24Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements "Sri Lanka will host an Ed Sheeran concert in January [----] in coordination with Cinnamon Life Minister of Tourism Harin Fernando said. https://economynext.com/ed-sheeran-concert-in-sri-lanka-in-january-minister-169206/ https://economynext.com/ed-sheeran-concert-in-sri-lanka-in-january-minister-169206/" [X Link](https://x.com/economynext/status/1805128508978684286) 2024-06-24T06:39Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements "Sri Lankas Opposition leader has asked the government to give public sector jobs to [-----] unemployed graduates despite the country having a bloated state service sector and an ongoing strike today by public servants demanding salary increases. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-opposition-legislator-bats-for-teacher-jobs-for-unemployed-graduates-171373/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-opposition-legislator-bats-for-teacher-jobs-for-unemployed-graduates-171373/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1810553280168390848) 2024-07-09T05:55Z 12.8K followers, 28.5K engagements "Sri Lanka will reduce the [-----] approved cadre in the state-run Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) through Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) and by not filling retired cadre position unless its necessary while restructuring CEB Energy Minister Kanchana Wjesekera said. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-reduce-ceb-cadres-gradually-from-26000-with-restructure-172378/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-reduce-ceb-cadres-gradually-from-26000-with-restructure-172378/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1813416818025074691) 2024-07-17T03:33Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements "Sri Lankas Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has faced criticism for his inability to face challenges after he cancelled a live interview with a privately-owned local television channel and for evading responsibility as a leader. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-opposition-leader-faces-criticism-after-backing-out-of-tv-show-179815/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-opposition-leader-faces-criticism-after-backing-out-of-tv-show-179815/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1836276931118944621) 2024-09-18T05:31Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements "Sri Lankas [----] economic growth will be stronger than the expected [--] percent due to increased economic activities Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe said. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-cb-chief-sees-strong-more-than-expected-4-pct-growth-in-2024-181371/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-cb-chief-sees-strong-more-than-expected-4-pct-growth-in-2024-181371/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1839884157671154023) 2024-09-28T04:25Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements "Sri Lanka will seek membership of the BRICS organization at a meeting in Russia later this month Cabinet Spokesman Vijitha Herath said. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-seek-brics-membership-this-month-cabinet-spokesman-182752/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-seek-brics-membership-this-month-cabinet-spokesman-182752/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1843515871123395057) 2024-10-08T04:56Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements "I also requested the Maldives side to considerthe possibility of using the Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) and #SriLankan Rupee for cross-border transactions by the Sri Lankan workforce"#SriLanka Minister Herath https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-requests-maldives-to-consider-local-currencies-for-cross-border-transactions-206639/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-requests-maldives-to-consider-local-currencies-for-cross-border-transactions-206639/" [X Link](https://x.com/economynext/status/1893111831641636904) 2025-02-22T01:33Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "#SriLankas John Keells Holdings said it reported a loss of [-----] million rupees in the June [----] quarter driven by losses in its City of Dreams project though EV sales brought profits. https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-john-keells-holdings-lose-rs-803-7mn-in-june-quarter-233701/ https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-john-keells-holdings-lose-rs-803-7mn-in-june-quarter-233701/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1950731777909117189) 2025-07-31T01:34Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements "#SriLanka has spent [-----] million dollars on personal vehicle imports up to July [----] up from [----] million dollars last year while another [-----] million dollars were for commercial vehicles. Total investment goods which are strongly linked to credit surged [----] percent to [----] million dollars up to July. Building material imports were [-----] million dollars. In the crisis year of [----] when macroeconomists cut rates and directed banks to lend for construction at rock bottom rates building material imports hit [---] million dollars by July and [----] billion US dollars by December." [X Link](https://x.com/economynext/status/1962346229830238437) 2025-09-01T02:46Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "Sri Lankas official remittances rose 25.2% to US$695.7mn in September [----] while the total in the first [--] months reached US$5.81bn rising [--] percent from a year ago central bank data showed with more people leaving to work abroad. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-worker-remittances-up-25-2-pct-in-september-2025-243619/#modal-one https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-worker-remittances-up-25-2-pct-in-september-2025-243619/#modal-one" [X Link](https://x.com/economynext/status/1976721736591654972) 2025-10-10T18:49Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "Sri Lankas official remittances rose 21.2% to $712mn in Oct [----] while the total in the first [--] months reached $6.52bn rising 20.1% from a year ago central bank data showed with more people leaving to work abroad. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-worker-remittances-up-21-pct-to-usd712mn-in-october-2025-247619/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-worker-remittances-up-21-pct-to-usd712mn-in-october-2025-247619/" [X Link](https://x.com/economynext/status/1987766303206392074) 2025-11-10T06:16Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "Sri Lanka has sold [-----] billion rupees of Treasury bills at an auction data from the Ministry of Finances Public Debt Management Office showed. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-sells-rs40-62bn-treasury-bills-yields-flat-253614/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-sells-rs40-62bn-treasury-bills-yields-flat-253614/" [X Link](https://x.com/economynext/status/2001256715120206257) 2025-12-17T11:42Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "To mitigate the impact on the exchange rate Sri Lanka expected to get [---] million dollars more than previously planned from the International Monetary Fund World Bank and Asian Development he said. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-use-rs1-2trn-cash-buffer-for-cyclone-relief-500mn-foreign-funds-president-254024/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-use-rs1-2trn-cash-buffer-for-cyclone-relief-500mn-foreign-funds-president-254024/" [X Link](https://x.com/economynext/status/2002017156939301298) 2025-12-19T14:04Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "Sri Lankas Central Bank will introduce a benchmark intra-day reference exchange rate this year to ensure transparency in the foreign exchange market Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe said. https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-cb-to-introduce-intra-day-reference-fx-rate-this-year-dealers-welcome-move-256611/ https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-cb-to-introduce-intra-day-reference-fx-rate-this-year-dealers-welcome-move-256611/" [X Link](https://x.com/economynext/status/2009242556715159752) 2026-01-08T12:35Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "Sri Lankas foreign exchange revenue from tourism in December [----] fell [----] percent from a year ago to US$308.6 million the central bank said quoting tourism promotion authority data. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-december-tourism-revenue-down-14-8-pct-after-survey-change-256916/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-december-tourism-revenue-down-14-8-pct-after-survey-change-256916/" [X Link](https://x.com/economynext/status/2010455598186533353) 2026-01-11T20:55Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "Most banks in the Asia-Pacific region (APAC) will maintain broadly steady profitability in [----] as regional monetary easing cycles near their end Fitch Ratings says in a new report. https://economynext.com/asia-pacific-banks-will-maintain-resilient-profitability-as-rate-cut-cycles-ebb-fitch-says-257436/ https://economynext.com/asia-pacific-banks-will-maintain-resilient-profitability-as-rate-cut-cycles-ebb-fitch-says-257436/" [X Link](https://x.com/economynext/status/2011403325108040023) 2026-01-14T11:41Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "Sri Lanka has sold [-----] million rupees of treasury bills offered on tap at average rates of [----] percent and [----] percent the public debt management office said bringing the total of bills sold this week to [---] billion rupees. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-sells-extra-rs13-57bn-treasury-bills-after-auction-257479/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-sells-extra-rs13-57bn-treasury-bills-after-auction-257479/" [X Link](https://x.com/economynext/status/2011863045346378071) 2026-01-15T18:08Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd a unit of China Harbour Engineering Corporation said. it will invest another [---] million US dollars in the reclaimed special economic zone in Sri Lankas capital Colombo. https://economynext.com/chec-port-city-to-invest-300mn-more-in-sri-lanka-sez-257494/ https://economynext.com/chec-port-city-to-invest-300mn-more-in-sri-lanka-sez-257494/" [X Link](https://x.com/economynext/status/2011863163076297048) 2026-01-15T18:08Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "Sri Lanka will host Cascale Forum bringing together more than [---] global apparel manufactures brands retailers non-governmental agencies and policymakers to Colombo from March [--] to April [--] on theme of building a fairer more resilient supply chain. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-host-global-apparel-confab-cascale-forum-257916/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-host-global-apparel-confab-cascale-forum-257916/" [X Link](https://x.com/economynext/status/2013134716849840255) 2026-01-19T06:21Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "New active credit cards in Sri Lanka increased by [-----] in November last year the central bank data showed as the countrys economic recovery and lower interest rates help boost the usage of them. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-sees-10785-new-active-credit-cards-in-november-2025-258089/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-sees-10785-new-active-credit-cards-in-november-2025-258089/" [X Link](https://x.com/economynext/status/2013331482455220302) 2026-01-19T19:23Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "Sri Lankas Colombo Stock Exchange closed flat on Tuesday amidst stagnant market conditions brokers said while speculative interest in Colombo Dockyard drove turnover. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-stocks-close-flat-dockyard-drives-turnover-258229/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-stocks-close-flat-dockyard-drives-turnover-258229/" [X Link](https://x.com/economynext/status/2013562714631872822) 2026-01-20T10:42Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "Sri Lankas Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism Vijitha Herath invited the island nations expatriates to bring in new investment into the tourism industry citing the country now has both economic and political stability. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-minister-invites-expatriates-to-bring-in-new-investors-into-tourism-258246/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-minister-invites-expatriates-to-bring-in-new-investors-into-tourism-258246/" [X Link](https://x.com/economynext/status/2013845447018979697) 2026-01-21T05:25Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "Sri Lanka-based food manufacturer CBL Group said it bought a coconut processing plant in Indonesia for [--] million dollars to strengthen its supply chain and boost its position in value added products. https://economynext.com/sr-lankas-cbl-buys-indonesia-coconut-factory-for-25mn-258512/ https://economynext.com/sr-lankas-cbl-buys-indonesia-coconut-factory-for-25mn-258512/" [X Link](https://x.com/economynext/status/2014188755075396047) 2026-01-22T04:09Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "Sri Lankas Nations Trust Bank said it has secured a debt financing package of up to [--] million dollars from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) which is the World Bank Groups private sector arm. https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-nations-trust-bank-secures-70mn-ifc-financing-258590/ https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-nations-trust-bank-secures-70mn-ifc-financing-258590/" [X Link](https://x.com/economynext/status/2014197444184285301) 2026-01-22T04:44Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "US-based JPMorgan Chase has bought WealthOS a pensions management firm which has offices in Sri Lanka and the UK a media report said. https://economynext.com/jp-morgan-buys-sri-lanka-linked-pension-tech-firm-wealthos-258759/ https://economynext.com/jp-morgan-buys-sri-lanka-linked-pension-tech-firm-wealthos-258759/" [X Link](https://x.com/economynext/status/2014619483948908868) 2026-01-23T08:41Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "An IMF team led by mission chief Evan Papageorgiou ended its 6-day visit to hold discussions on the impact of Cyclone Ditwah and said it plans to field a mission to resume discussions on economic policies for the next review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF). https://economynext.com/imf-staff-concludes-sri-lanka-visit-says-to-discuss-policies-for-next-eff-review-259204/ https://economynext.com/imf-staff-concludes-sri-lanka-visit-says-to-discuss-policies-for-next-eff-review-259204/" [X Link](https://x.com/economynext/status/2016399316349526512) 2026-01-28T06:33Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "Sri Lankas rupee was quoted at 309.58/63 to the US dollar in the spot market Thursday improving slightly from 309.60/67 the previous day having depreciated in recent weeks while bond yields were broadly steady from the previous close dealers said. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-rupee-opens-stronger-bond-yields-steady-259284/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-rupee-opens-stronger-bond-yields-steady-259284/" [X Link](https://x.com/economynext/status/2016728755868488055) 2026-01-29T04:22Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "Profits at Sri Lankas John Keells Holdings rose [---] percent to [---] billion rupees in the December [----] quarter with strong revenues from its vehicle sales and casino operations. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-john-keells-holdings-december-net-jumps-128-pct-helped-by-byd-casino-259278/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-john-keells-holdings-december-net-jumps-128-pct-helped-by-byd-casino-259278/" [X Link](https://x.com/economynext/status/2016733988203995577) 2026-01-29T04:43Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "Sri Lanka is offering grants of [-----] to [------] rupees for micro and small enterprises affected by Cyclone Ditwah up to [--] million rupees for commercial building repairs and 3-5 percent interest loans with 10-year repayment options. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-offers-grants-low-interest-loans-for-businesses-hit-by-cyclone-ditwah-259303/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-offers-grants-low-interest-loans-for-businesses-hit-by-cyclone-ditwah-259303/" [X Link](https://x.com/economynext/status/2016760797712830958) 2026-01-29T06:30Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "Fitch Ratings has affirmed Sri Lanka-based power generator WindForces National Long-Term Rating at A+'(lka) with a stable outlook based on its growing scale as a prominent renewable power generator in the island and several regional markets. https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-windforce-alka-rating-affirmed-by-fitch-259312/ https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-windforce-alka-rating-affirmed-by-fitch-259312/" [X Link](https://x.com/economynext/status/2016779878415446284) 2026-01-29T07:46Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "Hotel reservations by tourists in Sri Lanka have declined slightly this month possibly after Cyclone Ditwah devastation in November despite hotel damage being minimal Krishan Balendra Chairman of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce said. https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-hotel-bookings-dip-in-january-chamber-chief-259325/ https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-hotel-bookings-dip-in-january-chamber-chief-259325/" [X Link](https://x.com/economynext/status/2016796379990151454) 2026-01-29T08:51Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "#SriLanka Access Engineering March net almost stagnant #Economynext #lka http://economynext.com/Sri_Lanka_Access_Engineering_March_net_almost_stagnant-3-5132-4.html http://economynext.com/Sri_Lanka_Access_Engineering_March_net_almost_stagnant-3-5132-4.html" [X Link](https://x.com/economynext/status/737502658227904514) 2016-05-31T04:35Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements "#SriLanka hikes #foodtax on onions by midnight gazette #lka http://www.economynext.com/Sri_Lanka_hikes_food_tax_on_onions_by_midnight_gazette-3-5912-1.html#.V7ppNypkhRk.twitter http://www.economynext.com/Sri_Lanka_hikes_food_tax_on_onions_by_midnight_gazette-3-5912-1.html#.V7ppNypkhRk.twitter" [X Link](https://x.com/economynext/status/767555640428339200) 2016-08-22T02:54Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements "#SriLanka's Sept exports up 4.4-pct to $1055mn #lka https://economynext.com/Sri_Lanka_s_Sept_exports_up_4.4_pct_to_$1055mn-3-12755-1.html https://economynext.com/Sri_Lanka_s_Sept_exports_up_4.4_pct_to_$1055mn-3-12755-1.html" [X Link](https://x.com/Economynext/status/1068017048561872896) 2018-11-29T05:41Z 12.7K followers, [--] engagements "Sri Lanka to buy US$760mn in chemical fertilizer #lka https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-buy-us760mn-in-chemical-fertilizer-60507/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-buy-us760mn-in-chemical-fertilizer-60507/" [X Link](https://x.com/Economynext/status/1240930969885933568) 2020-03-20T09:19Z 12.7K followers, [--] engagements "#SriLankas #LOLC gets US$422mn for first tranche of #Cambodia unit #lka https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-lolc-gets-us422mn-for-first-tranche-of-cambodia-unit-65646/ https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-lolc-gets-us422mn-for-first-tranche-of-cambodia-unit-65646/" [X Link](https://x.com/Economynext/status/1249862139306815491) 2020-04-14T00:48Z 12.7K followers, [--] engagements "#SriLanka strong export recovery in June to US$950mn: Basil #lka https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-strong-export-recovery-in-june-to-us950mn-basil-71769/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-strong-export-recovery-in-june-to-us950mn-basil-71769/" [X Link](https://x.com/Economynext/status/1281049933265715201) 2020-07-09T02:17Z 12.7K followers, [--] engagements "Sri Lanka flags off US$675mn elevated expressway by China Harbour https://www.getrevue.co/profile/EconomyNext/archive/649190 https://www.getrevue.co/profile/EconomyNext/archive/649190" [X Link](https://x.com/Economynext/status/1403159489826725888) 2021-06-11T01:17Z 12.6K followers, [--] engagements "The required #fuel #gas and ordered essentials will continue to be received from July [--] while all arrangements have been made to prevent #food shortage in the country under various #agricultural programmes. #SriLanka #EconomicCrisisLK #FuelCrisisLK #GasCrisisLK #FoodShortage" [X Link](https://x.com/Economynext/status/1545466166738833408) 2022-07-08T17:53Z 12.7K followers, [--] engagements "The #PMD also said a Constitutional Amendment to reduce the power of the president has been already approved by the cabinet. @CabinetSL @GotabayaR #SriLanka #EconomicCrisisLK #Gotabaya #CabinetApproved" [X Link](https://x.com/Economynext/status/1545466168815026176) 2022-07-08T17:53Z 12.7K followers, [--] engagements "#SriLanka shares open weaker on Thursday (25) for the second session as profit-taking continues. The main ASPI was down [-----] points within the first 5-minutes of trade - @CSE_Media" [X Link](https://x.com/Economynext/status/1562668578012143618) 2022-08-25T05:09Z 12.7K followers, [--] engagements "🎯Bourse sees heavy foreign outflows; index gains https://www.getrevue.co/profile/EconomyNext/archive/1451615 https://www.getrevue.co/profile/EconomyNext/archive/1451615" [X Link](https://x.com/Economynext/status/1590856888677126146) 2022-11-11T00:00Z 12.7K followers, [--] engagements "Up to August [----] #SriLanka had printed Rs1217bn (classified as central bank credit to government) up from [-----] billion rupees last year compared to a budget deficit of only [----] billion rupees. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-tax-revenues-surge-38-pct-to-august-22-as-economy-inflates-budget-deficit-down-103312/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-tax-revenues-surge-38-pct-to-august-22-as-economy-inflates-budget-deficit-down-103312/" [X Link](https://x.com/economynext/status/1593436405446819841) 2022-11-18T02:50Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements "#SriLankas central government rupee debt has shrunk [--] percent as the rupee collapsed after two years of money printing and holders lost about [--] billion #US dollars in value based on data released by the Finance Ministry shows. #LKA #SLNews https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-rupee-debt-holders-take-35-pct-real-hair-cut-by-june-103812/ https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-rupee-debt-holders-take-35-pct-real-hair-cut-by-june-103812/" [X Link](https://x.com/Economynext/status/1595373774987489281) 2022-11-23T11:08Z 12.7K followers, [--] engagements "Reserve Bank of #Zimbabwe is one of the most notorious soft-pegged central banks in the world that had created hyperinflation in the past using modern liquidity tools and legal tender laws. #SriLanka inflation peaks at 70.2-pct Zimbabwe 285-pct in Aug https://economynext.com/zimbabwe-inflation-peaks-at-285-pct-imf-says-against-70-2-pct-in-sri-lanka-106595/ https://economynext.com/zimbabwe-inflation-peaks-at-285-pct-imf-says-against-70-2-pct-in-sri-lanka-106595/" [X Link](https://x.com/Economynext/status/1603570922954231809) 2022-12-16T02:01Z 12.7K followers, [---] engagements "#SriLanka Customs now estimated that they could collect only [---] billion rupees against an ambitious target of Rs1226bn https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-customs-revenues-below-target-mulls-lifting-car-import-ban-123351/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-customs-revenues-below-target-mulls-lifting-car-import-ban-123351/" [X Link](https://x.com/Economynext/status/1668534047944105984) 2023-06-13T08:21Z 12.7K followers, [----] engagements ".@IMFNews said a [---] billion US dollar 9-month stand-by arrangement has been reached with #Pakistan after a [---] billion US dollar program from July [----] failed to reign in its central bank and maintain external stability. #SriLanka #EconomicCrisis https://economynext.com/pakistan-gets-us3bn-imf-deal-after-eff-fails-in-sri-lanka-style-forex-trouble-124795/ https://economynext.com/pakistan-gets-us3bn-imf-deal-after-eff-fails-in-sri-lanka-style-forex-trouble-124795/" [X Link](https://x.com/Economynext/status/1674717960567668736) 2023-06-30T09:54Z 12.7K followers, [---] engagements "Sri Lanka should aim to get state revenues more than [--] percent of gross domestic product and avoid revenue shortfalls next year @IMFNews' Senior Mission Chief Peter Breuer said - https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-should-aim-for-revenues-of-12-pct-of-gdp-avoid-shortfalls-imf-136240/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-should-aim-for-revenues-of-12-pct-of-gdp-avoid-shortfalls-imf-136240/" [X Link](https://x.com/Economynext/status/1715345875197890954) 2023-10-20T12:35Z 12.7K followers, [---] engagements "Sri Lanka parliamentary panel directs Finmin to impose tax after controversial sugar levy - https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-parliamentary-panel-directs-finmin-to-impose-tax-after-controversial-sugar-levy-138902/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-parliamentary-panel-directs-finmin-to-impose-tax-after-controversial-sugar-levy-138902/" [X Link](https://x.com/Economynext/status/1721972149542326684) 2023-11-07T19:25Z 12.7K followers, [---] engagements "Sampath Bank Plc saw high volumes traded (85mn) and the share closed down at [-----] as did LB Finance Plc (79mn) flat at [-----]. #SriLanka https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-stocks-close-up-jkh-pushes-turnover-to-12bn-150288/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-stocks-close-up-jkh-pushes-turnover-to-12bn-150288/" [X Link](https://x.com/Economynext/status/1755176936815440243) 2024-02-07T10:29Z 12.7K followers, [---] engagements "#SriLankas macro-economists had inveigled President Ranil Wickremesinghe to handed them the power to conduct monetary policy (read print money) and generate inflation of [--] percent a year with room to push up price rises to [--] percent. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-should-protest-the-7-pct-annual-inflation-target-not-a-3-pct-vat-hike-151314/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-should-protest-the-7-pct-annual-inflation-target-not-a-3-pct-vat-hike-151314/" [X Link](https://x.com/Economynext/status/1761215428703961250) 2024-02-24T02:24Z 12.7K followers, [----] engagements "#SriLanka remittances tourism along with exports totaled [----] million dollars [---] million more than imports of [----] million dollars which also picked up from March central bank data shows. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-key-services-help-inflows-outpace-imports-by-514mn-in-may-160829/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-key-services-help-inflows-outpace-imports-by-514mn-in-may-160829/" [X Link](https://x.com/Economynext/status/1785916649297822198) 2024-05-02T06:18Z 12.7K followers, [---] engagements "If the central bank doesnt print money(cut rates with reverse repo injections or standing facilities)and runs deflationary policy(sells down its Treasury bills on a net basis)the balance of payments can be kept a surplus and the exchange rate unchanged. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-key-services-help-inflows-outpace-imports-by-514mn-in-may-160829/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-key-services-help-inflows-outpace-imports-by-514mn-in-may-160829/" [X Link](https://x.com/Economynext/status/1785952263133139209) 2024-05-02T08:39Z 12.7K followers, [---] engagements "#SriLanka will impose tax on owner occupied houses charge value added tax on digital services and remove exemptions on services exports under a revised deal agreed with the International Monetary Fund. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-tax-housing-in-imf-deal-vat-on-digital-services-services-export-exemption-to-go-167914/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-tax-housing-in-imf-deal-vat-on-digital-services-services-export-exemption-to-go-167914/" [X Link](https://x.com/Economynext/status/1801459100951449679) 2024-06-14T03:38Z 12.7K followers, [----] engagements "According to official data the outstanding debt due to the Reserve Bank of India fell to US$2226.43mn by end March [----] from US$2451.43mn in December. From October the #SriLanka's central bank had repaid US$375mn RBI. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-repays-us225mn-to-reserve-bank-of-india-in-first-quarter-168998/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-repays-us225mn-to-reserve-bank-of-india-in-first-quarter-168998/" [X Link](https://x.com/Economynext/status/1804380544010179068) 2024-06-22T05:07Z 12.7K followers, [---] engagements "Sri Lankas goods exports grew 18.22-pct from a year ago to 1.09bn dollars in Oct [----] the islands export promotion office said helped by a spike in exports of apparel and textiles tea rubber and coconut based products and spics and concentrates. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-goods-exports-rise-18-22-pct-in-october-2024-apparels-tea-rubber-coconut-up-122870/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-goods-exports-rise-18-22-pct-in-october-2024-apparels-tea-rubber-coconut-up-122870/" [X Link](https://x.com/TerraTrustz/status/1864243180759396862) 2024-12-04T09:39Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements "President Dissanayakes ruling Nationals People Power administration decided to approve some proposals including reaffirming One China policy which recognises Taiwan as a breakaway province of China and to be unified with the mainland one day. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-cabinet-approves-china-related-proposals-ahead-of-presidents-beijing-visit-198492 https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-cabinet-approves-china-related-proposals-ahead-of-presidents-beijing-visit-198492" [X Link](https://x.com/Economynext/status/1876591515725893881) 2025-01-07T11:27Z 12.7K followers, [---] engagements "#SriLanka's revenues went up 34% to Rs3370bn rupees and non-tax revenues rose 14% to Rs280.5bn. Total revenues were up 32% to Rs3664bn The budget for [----] targeted a 34% rise in total revenues and a 40% rise in tax collections. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-budget-deficit-down-40-pct-by-november-2024-199333/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-budget-deficit-down-40-pct-by-november-2024-199333/" [X Link](https://x.com/Economynext/status/1879370456723239175) 2025-01-15T03:30Z 12.6K followers, [---] engagements "Sri Lankas West Container Terminal built with Indias Adani Ports is expecting its test vessel after commissioning cranes in February its joint venture partner said as Indias newly built Vizhinjam port marks [---] vessels. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-adani-terminal-eyes-first-test-vessel-as-indias-vizhinjam-tops-150-203275/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-adani-terminal-eyes-first-test-vessel-as-indias-vizhinjam-tops-150-203275/" [X Link](https://x.com/Economynext/status/1886678326775087585) 2025-02-04T07:29Z 12K followers, [---] engagements "Sri Lankas main (Maha) season rice harvest is projected at [----] million metric tonnes based on cultivation up to December [----] including re-cultivation after crop damage the Department of Agriculture has said. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-main-rough-rice-harvest-projected-at-2-56mn-tonnes-lowest-since-2021-203656 https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-main-rough-rice-harvest-projected-at-2-56mn-tonnes-lowest-since-2021-203656" [X Link](https://x.com/Economynext/status/1887337955876077732) 2025-02-06T03:10Z 12.6K followers, [---] engagements "Sri Lanka Cabinet of Ministers have approved a proposal to sign agreements on investment promotion and security with the United Arab Emirates during the current three-day official visit of President Anura Kumara Disanayake the government said. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-sign-mutual-investment-promotion-security-deals-with-uae-204812/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-sign-mutual-investment-promotion-security-deals-with-uae-204812/" [X Link](https://x.com/Economynext/status/1889877680205763054) 2025-02-13T03:22Z 12K followers, [---] engagements "Sri Lankas rupee was quoted at 296.70/297.00 to the US dollar in the spot market Thursday broadly flat from Tuesdays close of 296.80/297.00 dealers said while bond yields were slightly down. https://economynext.com/spot-us-dollar-296-70-297-00-rupees-bond-yields-down-204994 https://economynext.com/spot-us-dollar-296-70-297-00-rupees-bond-yields-down-204994" [X Link](https://x.com/Economynext/status/1889896554255016088) 2025-02-13T04:37Z 12K followers, [---] engagements "Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed an agreement on Reciprocal Promotion and Protection of Investments to strengthen economic and investment relations between the two countries the Presidents Media Division (PMD) said. https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-upcoming-budget-should-revaluate-spend-on-agriculture-ips-204998 https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-upcoming-budget-should-revaluate-spend-on-agriculture-ips-204998" [X Link](https://x.com/Economynext/status/1889981338700431716) 2025-02-13T10:13Z 12K followers, [---] engagements "A fringe Sri Lankan group protested in front of the US Embassy in capital Colombo and urged US President Donald Trump to investigate if the USAID funding was used to oust former leader Gotabaya Rajapaksa through mass protests. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-group-protests-in-front-of-us-embassy-over-usaid-funding-205165/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-group-protests-in-front-of-us-embassy-over-usaid-funding-205165/" [X Link](https://x.com/Economynext/status/1890245117468110907) 2025-02-14T03:42Z 12K followers, [---] engagements "Sri Lankas rupee was quoted at 295.20/50 to the US dollar in the spot market Friday stronger from Thursdays close of 295.90/296.20 dealers said while bond yields were broadly steady. https://economynext.com/spot-us-dollar-295-20-50-rupees-bond-yields-flat-205234/ https://economynext.com/spot-us-dollar-295-20-50-rupees-bond-yields-flat-205234/" [X Link](https://x.com/Economynext/status/1890253422735290722) 2025-02-14T04:15Z 12K followers, [---] engagements "A unit of Sri Lankas Norochcholai Power Plant has been reconnected to the national grid on Friday morning making it unnecessary to continue with power cuts the countrys power utility said. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-power-cuts-to-stop-with-reconnection-of-norochcholai-unit-205238 https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-power-cuts-to-stop-with-reconnection-of-norochcholai-unit-205238" [X Link](https://x.com/Economynext/status/1890282313919193171) 2025-02-14T06:09Z 12K followers, [---] engagements "Sri Lankas coconut sales volumes dropped [--] percent to [-----] nuts recording an all time low at this weeks auction Coconut Development Authority data showed. https://economynext.com/few-buyers-at-sri-lanka-coconut-auction-amidst-rs140-price-cap-205242 https://economynext.com/few-buyers-at-sri-lanka-coconut-auction-amidst-rs140-price-cap-205242" [X Link](https://x.com/Economynext/status/1890286402774126606) 2025-02-14T06:26Z 12K followers, [---] engagements "Withdrawal of wind power deals" [X Link](https://x.com/Economynext/status/1890369743321985429) 2025-02-14T11:57Z 12K followers, [--] engagements "Price negotiations" [X Link](https://x.com/Economynext/status/1890369746027311150) 2025-02-14T11:57Z 12K followers, [--] engagements "Political context" [X Link](https://x.com/Economynext/status/1890369751245025444) 2025-02-14T11:57Z 12K followers, [---] engagements "Ongoing challenges" [X Link](https://x.com/Economynext/status/1890369753795162243) 2025-02-14T11:57Z 12K followers, [---] engagements "Before the vehicle imports were liberalized there was a lot of speculation in the market. That also disrupted the forex market to some extent. I dont think there will be a large pressure on the foreign exchange from vehicle imports #srilanka https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-cb-does-not-see-strong-forex-demand-despite-vehicle-imports-officials-205328/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-cb-does-not-see-strong-forex-demand-despite-vehicle-imports-officials-205328/" [X Link](https://x.com/Economynext/status/1891318113741791244) 2025-02-17T02:45Z 12K followers, [---] engagements "Sri Lankas foreign exchange revenue from tourism rose to $362.1 million in January rising [----] percent compared to the same month last year the central bank said quoting tourism promotion authorities. https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-tourism-revenue-up-34-5-pct-in-january-205352/ https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-tourism-revenue-up-34-5-pct-in-january-205352/" [X Link](https://x.com/Economynext/status/1891333622516654221) 2025-02-17T03:47Z 12K followers, [---] engagements "The Sri Lanka National Hydrographic Office (SLNHO) and the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) have signed a bilateral arrangement to boost the island nations water mapping capabilities. https://economynext.com/uk-to-help-sri-lanka-chart-its-waters-205374/ https://economynext.com/uk-to-help-sri-lanka-chart-its-waters-205374/" [X Link](https://x.com/Economynext/status/1891333709355188634) 2025-02-17T03:47Z 12K followers, [---] engagements "Sri Lanka is presenting a budget which can help pass a review of the International Monetary Fund program where vehicle imports are expected to help boost the revenue to gross domestic product ratio. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-present-budget-for-2025-which-can-pass-imf-muster-205440/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-present-budget-for-2025-which-can-pass-imf-muster-205440/" [X Link](https://x.com/Economynext/status/1891334189212909997) 2025-02-17T03:49Z 12K followers, [---] engagements "Sri Lankas rupee was quoted at 295.40/80 to the US dollar in the spot market Monday broadly flat from Fridays close of 295.40/70 dealers said while bond yields were steady. https://economynext.com/spot-us-dollar-295-40-80-rupees-bond-yields-flat-205542 https://economynext.com/spot-us-dollar-295-40-80-rupees-bond-yields-flat-205542" [X Link](https://x.com/Economynext/status/1891340855341879427) 2025-02-17T04:16Z 12K followers, [---] engagements "Sri Lankas cabinet of ministers has approved a budget for [----] earlier on Monday the Department of Government Information said. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-cabinet-approves-budget-for-2025-205547// https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-cabinet-approves-budget-for-2025-205547//" [X Link](https://x.com/Economynext/status/1891342722457334201) 2025-02-17T04:23Z 12K followers, [---] engagements "Sri Lankas rupee closed at 295.25/50 to the US dollar in the spot market Monday stronger from Fridays close of 295.40/70 dealers said while bond yields were broadly steady. https://economynext.com/spot-us-dollar-295-25-50-rupees-bond-yields-flat-205734 https://economynext.com/spot-us-dollar-295-25-50-rupees-bond-yields-flat-205734" [X Link](https://x.com/Economynext/status/1891455193683825137) 2025-02-17T11:50Z 12K followers, [---] engagements "Sri Lankas state-run Ceylon Electricity Board has made a statement on the recent cascading failure of the grid which was triggered by incident involving an electrocuted monkey. https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-ceb-makes-statement-on-cascading-failure-205838 https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-ceb-makes-statement-on-cascading-failure-205838" [X Link](https://x.com/Economynext/status/1891701826388373748) 2025-02-18T04:10Z 12K followers, [---] engagements Limited data mode. 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"#SriLanka's tax collections went up 45% to Rs1491.3 bn up to May [----] and not-tax revenues rose 38% to Rs125.5bn helping boost total revenues 44% to Rs1616bn. Current spending was down 7% to Rs1792.8bn. Interest costs fell 13% to Rs921.1bn https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-budget-deficit-steeply-down-in-may-2024-174116/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-budget-deficit-steeply-down-in-may-2024-174116/"
X Link 2024-07-29T03:29Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Tilak Siyambalapitiya one of Sri Lankas top energy experts has been appointed as the chairman of state-owned CEB with immediate effect under the government of newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake the state media reported. https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-top-energy-expert-tilak-siyambalapitiya-appointed-as-ceb-chairman-181118/ https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-top-energy-expert-tilak-siyambalapitiya-appointed-as-ceb-chairman-181118/"
X Link 2024-09-26T09:34Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Injured Sri Jayewardenepura student Pasindu Hirushan is asking the Supreme Court to make University staff to enforce discipline to stop ragging https://economynext.com/opinion-onus-on-university-staff-to-enforce-discipline-to-stop-ragging-73618/ https://economynext.com/opinion-onus-on-university-staff-to-enforce-discipline-to-stop-ragging-73618/"
X Link 2020-09-06T12:17Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements
"- The OIC is concerned with the situation of Muslims in Sri Lanka" - Urges govt to take swift action re: COVID-19 cremation - OIC comprises [--] member states with a collective population of over [---] billion - Visiting Pakistan PM to meet local Muslim MPs https://economynext.com/oic-raises-sri-lanka-cremation-issue-at-unhrc-urges-gosl-for-swift-action-79115/ https://economynext.com/oic-raises-sri-lanka-cremation-issue-at-unhrc-urges-gosl-for-swift-action-79115/"
X Link 2021-02-24T05:38Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements
"Scenes outside the Viharamaha Devi Park Colombo where an anti-ecocide mural was taken down by CMC workers. The Wildlife Nature Protection Society (WNPS) told EN that they obtained permission for the mural from the CMC last week"
X Link 2021-03-19T10:21Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements
"The opposition Jantha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) is now engaged in a protest in Colombo Fort against alleged deforestation in Sri Lanka"
X Link 2021-03-22T11:14Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements
"This is the second time this month that the church has appeared to backtrack on a hard-hitting statement attributed to the Colombo Archbishop. https://economynext.com/cardinal-does-180-claims-he-never-said-easter-bombings-were-politically-motivated-80920/ https://economynext.com/cardinal-does-180-claims-he-never-said-easter-bombings-were-politically-motivated-80920/"
X Link 2021-04-19T10:46Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements
"Sri Lanka must abolish the all-powerful executive presidency and strengthen parliament without paving the way to a similarly dictatorial premiership while ensuring adequate checks and balances opposition leader Sajith Premadasa said. https://economynext.com/in-fiery-speech-sri-lanka-opposition-leader-calls-for-abolishing-executive-presidency-92572/ https://economynext.com/in-fiery-speech-sri-lanka-opposition-leader-calls-for-abolishing-executive-presidency-92572/"
X Link 2022-04-05T05:56Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Protest currently under way outside the Mahinda Rajapaksa Nelum Pokuna Theatre Colombo"
X Link 2022-04-06T12:45Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements
"#SriLanka's Bar Association rep weighs in on attack on #GotaGoGama by pro @PresRajapaksa mob. "The police didn't lift a single baton against the thugs who came here. This is clearly a planned attack against ordinary people by the Police and Government." - BASL Lawyer"
X Link 2022-05-10T08:27Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"#SriLanka Investigations into the assault on peaceful demonstrators at Galle Face has shown top-level political interference that led to mob violence and the retaliatory attacks that followed official sources said. #ProtestLK #EconomicCrisisLK https://economynext.com/shocking-details-on-sri-lankas-black-monday-revealed-94274/ https://economynext.com/shocking-details-on-sri-lankas-black-monday-revealed-94274/"
X Link 2022-05-15T14:23Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"#SriLanka "Although we want #FDIs to get through this crisis we don't want @AdaniOnline for their corruption and Human Rights violations." #Adani #SriLanka #EconomicCrisisLK #AlertSL #Power @CEB_lk @AdaniOnline"
X Link 2022-06-16T09:52Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Protesters at Majestic City Colombo are marching towards the Ministry of Power demanding to stop the @AdaniOnline renewable power project. #Adani #SriLanka #EconomicCrisisLK #AlertSL #PowerCutLK @CEB_lk"
X Link 2022-06-16T10:36Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements
"#SriLanka's #FuelCrisisLK hasn't stopped #SriLankans from attending the #July09 protest in #Colombo. Protestors seen walking and hitching hike to the #ProtestLK which anticipates over [-----] protestors attending. #OccupyGalleFace #ColomboFort #GoHomeGota #Gotabaya #Aragalaya"
X Link 2022-07-09T05:04Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements
"I think we need to seriously consider getting a report on using nuclear energy in #SriLanka more energy you have more energy you can sell to #India. At the same time keep more renewable energy available here. #SLNews #LKA @advocatalk @RW_UNP https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-need-to-seriously-consider-nuclear-energy-feasibility-president-98234/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-need-to-seriously-consider-nuclear-energy-feasibility-president-98234/"
X Link 2022-08-05T06:57Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"#SriLanka's #aragalaya protestors have received information from the Court of Appeal thus allowing the protestors to continue #OccupyGalleFace until August [--] [----]. @GotaGoGamaMedia #GotaGoGama"
X Link 2022-08-05T08:58Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements
"If I was invited to be the President of the US or even the Prime Minister of the UK I would not accept those positions but would choose to stand with my nation my country @sajithpremadasa said. #SriLanka #SLNews #LKA https://economynext.com/joining-all-party-cabinet-wont-be-a-system-change-sri-lanka-opp-leader-98694/ https://economynext.com/joining-all-party-cabinet-wont-be-a-system-change-sri-lanka-opp-leader-98694/"
X Link 2022-08-17T09:43Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"We are seeing the pressure on the rupee easing as a result of exports growing and imports contracting and we hope that trend will continue Weerasinghe said at a policy review meeting. #SriLanka #SriLankaCrisis #LKA #SLNews @CBSL https://economynext.com/pressure-on-sri-lankas-exchange-rate-is-easing-central-bank-chief-98781/ https://economynext.com/pressure-on-sri-lankas-exchange-rate-is-easing-central-bank-chief-98781/"
X Link 2022-08-19T09:18Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements
"#SriLanka will change laws to allow foreign universities to set up branches in the country #President @RW_UNP said in a revised budget for [----]. #SLNews #LKA https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-allow-foreign-universities-to-start-branches-99222/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-allow-foreign-universities-to-start-branches-99222/"
X Link 2022-08-31T03:52Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"The state-owned #SriLanka Rupahavini Corporation (SLRC) #SriLankas national television network has returned to its former trilingual logo after internal and external pressure an official said. #SriLanka #SLNews #LKA #ProtestLK https://economynext.com/solo-mans-protest-forces-sri-lanka-state-run-tv-to-revert-trilingual-logo-100827/ https://economynext.com/solo-mans-protest-forces-sri-lanka-state-run-tv-to-revert-trilingual-logo-100827/"
X Link 2022-10-07T08:41Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"#SriLanka is on a disinflation path much earlier than expected by observers which will also be borne out by November data @CBSL Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe said. #SLNews #LKA #EconomicCrisisLK https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-on-a-clear-disinflation-path-faster-than-expected-cb-governor-104395/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-on-a-clear-disinflation-path-faster-than-expected-cb-governor-104395/"
X Link 2022-11-28T08:00Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements
"I say to #China and the @ChinaEmbSL that as [--] million #SriLankans irrespective of ethnic or religious differences got together to say Go home Gota dont push us to a place where we will be saying #China go home @ShanakiyanR said. #LKA #SLNews https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-debt-restructuring-opposition-mp-warns-of-china-go-home-protests-104858/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-debt-restructuring-opposition-mp-warns-of-china-go-home-protests-104858/"
X Link 2022-12-02T11:22Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
""Liquor is the highest tax earner in the country. In this paradise we are closing bars after 11pm. We need to keep this country open [--] hours. People must have to have entertainment. - Diana Gamage #SriLanka #SLNews #LKA #EconomicCrisisLK https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-state-tourism-minister-backs-night-life-with-with-247-operation-of-wine-stores-104952/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-state-tourism-minister-backs-night-life-with-with-247-operation-of-wine-stores-104952/"
X Link 2022-12-03T06:15Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"The leaking of a video of a former MP flashing a pet dog does not warrant a police investigation but underscored the inadequacy of privacy laws a top officer said Saturday. #SriLanka #SLNews #LKA #EconomicCrisisLK https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-revenge-porn-spark-calls-for-tougher-privacy-laws-107498/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-revenge-porn-spark-calls-for-tougher-privacy-laws-107498/"
X Link 2022-12-24T16:29Z 12.8K followers, 55.3K engagements
"#SriLanka's Ambewela farms has seen strong progress since privatization and President @RW_UNP has asked for the firm to be given [--] acres of unused land to grow fodder. #SLNews #LKA #EconomicCrisisLK https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-privatized-ambewela-farm-show-strong-progress-president-107755/ https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-privatized-ambewela-farm-show-strong-progress-president-107755/"
X Link 2022-12-30T06:51Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Hundreds of Sri Lankans vented out their anger on @GotabayaR expressing displeasure on #Rajapaksas recent visit to a private #Dubai zoo in the United Arab Emirates. #SriLanka #SLNews #LKA #EconomicCrisisLK #Gotabaya https://economynext.com/sri-lankans-vent-out-anger-against-ousted-leader-on-his-dubai-zoo-visit-108347/ https://economynext.com/sri-lankans-vent-out-anger-against-ousted-leader-on-his-dubai-zoo-visit-108347/"
X Link 2023-01-05T14:46Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements
"#SriLankas inflation will come down to single digit levels by year end helping bring rates down @CBSL Nandalal Weerasinghe said but there was no public forecast on growth. #SLNews #LKA #EconomicCrisisLK https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-will-have-single-digit-inflation-by-year-end-cb-governor-110049/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-will-have-single-digit-inflation-by-year-end-cb-governor-110049/"
X Link 2023-01-24T07:28Z 12.8K followers, 24.3K engagements
"Sri Lankan culinary YouTube channel Ap Amma is the countrys highest-earning channel on the platform according to a survey. reported that the channel has earned an estimated [------] USD since its inception. #SriLanka #ApeAmma https://economynext.com/ape-amma-named-sri-lankas-highest-earning-youtube-channel-110669/ http://CashnetUSA.com https://economynext.com/ape-amma-named-sri-lankas-highest-earning-youtube-channel-110669/ http://CashnetUSA.com"
X Link 2023-01-30T10:03Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements
"A new Monetary Law Act Sri Lanka has unveiled a draft for a new Monetary Law Act which will give independence to the central bank. #monetaryact #banks"
X Link 2023-02-28T08:40Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Sri Lanka expects to raise an ambitious $4.5 billion from selling state-owned enterprises. The list includes @SriLankaTelecom @LitroGasLanka Sri Lankan Catering Airport Ground handling @HiltonHotels. #SriLanka #SLnews #EconomicCrisislk https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-eyes-4-5-bln-from-profitable-loss-making-state-asset-divestment-114296/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-eyes-4-5-bln-from-profitable-loss-making-state-asset-divestment-114296/"
X Link 2023-03-07T12:33Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements
"#SriLanka will build a Road Maintenance Fund by taxing fuel and charging a feel on the annual license fees of vehicles to maintain the countrys roads an official said. #SLNews #LKA #EconomicCrisisLK https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-build-road-fund-with-fuel-tax-revenue-licenses-118180/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-build-road-fund-with-fuel-tax-revenue-licenses-118180/"
X Link 2023-04-17T06:50Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe has apologised to the Japanese government for the unilateral cancellation of a Japan-funded [---] billion dollar light rail transit (LRT) project. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-president-apologises-to-japan-for-cancellation-of-light-rail-project-121471/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-president-apologises-to-japan-for-cancellation-of-light-rail-project-121471/"
X Link 2023-05-25T14:41Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Sri Lanka plans to lift import controls on [---] items which were banned during forex shortages in the past two years which was hurting small and medium industries State Minister for Finance Shehan Semasinghe said. #imports #exports #trade"
X Link 2023-05-30T03:13Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements
"#SriLankas foreign reserves grew [---] million US dollars to [----] million US dollars in May [----] from [----] million US dollars in April official data showed amid weak credit and better inflows. #LKA #EconomicCrisisLK https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-forex-reserves-rise-us722mn-in-may-2023-122901/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-forex-reserves-rise-us722mn-in-may-2023-122901/"
X Link 2023-06-07T11:01Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements
"#SriLanka has to monitor and regulate private tuition which has become a [--] billion rupee a year industry State Minister of Higher Education Suren Ragahavan said. #SLNews #LKA #EconomicCrisisLK https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-wants-regulate-tax-and-license-private-tuition-124073/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-wants-regulate-tax-and-license-private-tuition-124073/"
X Link 2023-07-29T05:18Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements
"If #SriLanka allows elections to distract from the path of recovery stabilisation and growth the country will be hit by a fresh crisis far worse than any before former @CBSL governor Indrajit Coomaraswamy said. #LKA #SLNews #EconomicCrisisLK https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-must-not-allow-elections-to-distract-from-stabilisation-ex-central-bank-chief-130752/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-must-not-allow-elections-to-distract-from-stabilisation-ex-central-bank-chief-130752/"
X Link 2023-09-08T16:33Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Kaushali Kusumapala has been appointed Country Director for #SriLanka and the Maldives becoming the first woman to hold the position the company said. https://economynext.com/kaushali-kusumapala-appointed-coca-cola-country-director-for-sri-lanka-and-the-maldives-158522/ https://economynext.com/kaushali-kusumapala-appointed-coca-cola-country-director-for-sri-lanka-and-the-maldives-158522/"
X Link 2024-04-15T07:06Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements
"A $1.5 billion worth Light Rail Transit (LRT) project unilaterally cancelled by former Sri Lanka leader Gotabaya Rajapaksa could be considered a new possible future project Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Mizukoshi Hideaki said. https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-canceled-japan-funded-lrt-could-be-possible-future-project-japanese-envoy-173629/ https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-canceled-japan-funded-lrt-could-be-possible-future-project-japanese-envoy-173629/"
X Link 2024-07-24T13:12Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa and President Ranil Wickremesinghe gained ground in a voting intent poll for June [----] with with the former surpassing Anura Kumara Dissanayake by [--] points with the latter catching up at only [--] points behind. https://economynext.com/sajith-surges-past-akd-president-catching-up-sri-lanka-voting-intent-poll-finds-174789/ https://economynext.com/sajith-surges-past-akd-president-catching-up-sri-lanka-voting-intent-poll-finds-174789/"
X Link 2024-08-01T05:44Z 12.8K followers, 12.2K engagements
"Sri Lankas central bank has repaid [---] million dollars to the Reserve Bank of India in the first six months of [----] official data show. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-central-bank-repays-india-450mn-to-june-2024-179007/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-central-bank-repays-india-450mn-to-june-2024-179007/"
X Link 2024-09-08T19:01Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Sri Lankas former president Ranil Wickremesinghe has never requested presidential immunity in the controversial bond scam legal process as claimed by Cabinet Spokesman Vijitha Herath his sources said. https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-ex-leader-denies-immunity-claim-in-bond-scam-182192/ https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-ex-leader-denies-immunity-claim-in-bond-scam-182192/"
X Link 2024-10-03T12:25Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Stasshani Jayawardena daughter of Harry Jayawardena has been appointed chairperson of Sri Lankas Aitken Spence and group companies Browns Beach Hotels and Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings. https://economynext.com/stasshani-jayawardena-appointed-chairperson-of-sri-lankas-aitken-spence-203922 https://economynext.com/stasshani-jayawardena-appointed-chairperson-of-sri-lankas-aitken-spence-203922"
X Link 2025-02-07T05:43Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Hasitha Jayawardena son of Harry Jayawardena has been appointed chairperson of Sri Lankas Melstacorp. https://economynext.com/hasitha-jayawardena-appointed-chairperson-of-sri-lankas-melstacorp-203964/ https://economynext.com/hasitha-jayawardena-appointed-chairperson-of-sri-lankas-melstacorp-203964/"
X Link 2025-02-07T06:37Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Distribution of Elephant House beverages in India has started under a partnership struck with Reliance Retail Ventures Limited Ceylon Cold Stores a unit of Sri Lankas John Keells Holdings said. https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-elephant-house-drinks-distribution-begins-in-india-224527/ https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-elephant-house-drinks-distribution-begins-in-india-224527/"
X Link 2025-06-07T01:42Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements
"President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and his party threatened to sack him . But outgoing Finance Secretary Mahinda Siriwardena earned appreciation from the same leader who threatened to oust him after standing for tough reforms. https://economynext.com/from-sacking-to-praising-sri-lanka-outgoing-finmin-secretary-retires-after-tough-reforms-226158 https://economynext.com/from-sacking-to-praising-sri-lanka-outgoing-finmin-secretary-retires-after-tough-reforms-226158"
X Link 2025-06-18T10:20Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Sri Lanka has given a 25-year tax holiday and the next [--] years at half the rate to IFC Colombo [--] (Pvt) Ltd which will develop a mixed use plot in the Colombo Port City. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-gives-25-year-tax-holiday-to-port-city-chec-real-estate-unit-231825/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-gives-25-year-tax-holiday-to-port-city-chec-real-estate-unit-231825/"
X Link 2025-07-21T04:59Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements
"We are four hours away from the Middle East and other parts of South Asia and very close even to Southeast Asia so we have very big tourist arrivals from India China other Southeast Asian countries the Middle East. #SriLanka JKH chairman https://economynext.com/city-of-dreams-casino-and-luxury-hotels-aim-to-up-sri-lankas-tourism-game-234306/ https://economynext.com/city-of-dreams-casino-and-luxury-hotels-aim-to-up-sri-lankas-tourism-game-234306/"
X Link 2025-08-03T02:08Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements
"".@AdaniOnline a climate villain" #EconomicCrisisLK #ProtestLK #SLnews"
X Link 2022-06-16T09:29Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"#SriLanka "We aren't against renewable energy we are against corruption"- Protester #Adani #SriLanka #EconomicCrisisLK #AlertSL #Power @CEB_lk @AdaniOnline"
X Link 2022-06-16T09:35Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"#aragalaya protestors inside the residence of the #President. #ProtestLK #aragalaya #EconomicCrisisLK #CountryToColombo #GotaGoGama #OccupyGalleFace #GoHomeGota #occupypresidentshouse"
X Link 2022-07-09T08:00Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"#SriLanka's #aragalaya protestors write messages on the water cannon trucks. #ProtestLK #aragalaya #EconomicCrisisLK #CountryToColombo #GotaGoGama #OccupyGalleFace #GoHomeGota #OccupyPresidentsHouse #PowerToThePeople"
X Link 2022-07-09T09:55Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements
"#LKA Former Army chief Field Marshal Sarath Foneska ready to take the Presidency if the majority wants. He said he is already getting invitation from @PodujanaParty to nominate his name for the PM post"
X Link 2022-07-14T10:11Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
""We have [--] billion from exports another [---] to [---] million from remittances. Then if we can curtail the imports to about [---] billion then we can we can manage the balance- @CBSL Governor #SriLanka #sl #lka #lk #slnews #newslk"
X Link 2022-07-17T07:36Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"@MASumanthiran says - "@RW_UNP became President on account of this protest and has formed a government on the back of the protest. Once you have sat and taken your positions you say this is illegal then all that happened is also illegal. Then occupying the post is also illegal""
X Link 2022-07-27T09:26Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements
"Sri Lankas Colombo Dockyard a unit of Japans Onomichi Dockyard said it had lost a shipbuilding contract after the Indian Ocean Islands government defaulted on its foreign debt. #sl #slnews #newssl #lka https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-loses-norway-shipbuilding-deal-over-sovereign-default-98032/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-loses-norway-shipbuilding-deal-over-sovereign-default-98032/"
X Link 2022-07-30T07:29Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
""Earlier the people were with us but after they got gas and QR was implemented they forgot about corruption and stolen lands and money that is why we have no crowd. This is the problem with the Colombo crowd they will only fight when they are inconvenienced"-Protestor"
X Link 2022-08-09T11:52Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements
"State-run fuel retailer CPC is earning 45-50 rupees from each liter of petrol at the moment as the second largest loss-making state-owned enterprise is looking for some recovery from past losses - Energy Minister @kanchana_wij #slnews #SriLanka #lka #lk #newslk"
X Link 2022-09-02T06:53Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements
"Since we are giving benefits to the migrant workers the foreign remittance is increasing and our target is to achieve the $1 billion per month target at the end of [----] @nanayakkara77 said. #SriLanka #SLNews #LKA #EconomicCrisisLK https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-minister-aims-ambitious-1-bln-monthly-remittance-by-2023-103425/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-minister-aims-ambitious-1-bln-monthly-remittance-by-2023-103425/"
X Link 2022-11-19T04:21Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements
"From November 1-24 #SriLanka has welcomed [-----] tourists led by [-----] Russian holiday makers followed by [----] Indians and [----] British. #SLNews #LKA #Russia #India #UK https://economynext.com/russian-tourists-lead-sri-lanka-winter-tourism-arrivals-104357/ https://economynext.com/russian-tourists-lead-sri-lanka-winter-tourism-arrivals-104357/"
X Link 2022-11-27T06:20Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements
"#SriLanka has spent [---] million rupees to move all duty-free electronic shops at the Bandaranaike International Airport to the second floor to create a better order and ambience in the airport officials said. #SLNews #LKA #EconomicCrisisLK https://economynext.com/crisis-hit-sri-lanka-spends-rs-225-mln-to-beautify-airport-108147/ https://economynext.com/crisis-hit-sri-lanka-spends-rs-225-mln-to-beautify-airport-108147/"
X Link 2023-01-04T05:42Z 12.8K followers, 32.1K engagements
"#SriLankas @CabinetSL of Ministers approved a proposal by President @RW_UNP discuss resuming a Japan funded. Light Rail Transit (LRT) project cabinet spokesman said as the island nation is in the process of mending ties with #Tokyo. #SLNews #LKA https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-president-cleared-to-discuss-cancelled-lrt-after-soured-japan-relations-121804/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-president-cleared-to-discuss-cancelled-lrt-after-soured-japan-relations-121804/"
X Link 2023-05-30T10:12Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements
"If Sri Lanka allows elections to distract from the path of recovery stabilisation and growth the country will be hit by a fresh crisis far worse than any before former central bank governor Indrajit Coomaraswamy said. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-must-not-allow-elections-to-distract-from-stabilisation-ex-central-bank-chief-130752/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-must-not-allow-elections-to-distract-from-stabilisation-ex-central-bank-chief-130752/"
X Link 2023-09-08T09:51Z 12.8K followers, 16.8K engagements
"Sri Lanka has on average about [-----] electricity customers who are without electricity after being disconnected for not paying bills and not a million or hundreds of thousands as claimed Power Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-has-about-12000-disconnected-power-customers-a-day-minister-173091/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-has-about-12000-disconnected-power-customers-a-day-minister-173091/"
X Link 2024-07-21T04:46Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Sri Lankas debt restructuring process has neared its end and a bond exchange can be expected in 6-8 weeks after establishing comparability if the government proceeds with the existing DSA CB Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe said. https://economynext.com/isb-deals-near-completion-if-sri-lanka-proceeds-with-current-dsa-central-bank-chief-181308/ https://economynext.com/isb-deals-near-completion-if-sri-lanka-proceeds-with-current-dsa-central-bank-chief-181308/"
X Link 2024-09-27T08:57Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Defaulted loans of [-------] billion yen (about [---] billion Us dollars) due from Sri Lanka were rescheduled till [----] an interest rates below [--] percent as per a statement from Japans Ministry of Foreign Affairs. https://economynext.com/japan-re-schedules-yen-loans-to-sri-lanka-till-2042-at-below-1-pct-209155/ https://economynext.com/japan-re-schedules-yen-loans-to-sri-lanka-till-2042-at-below-1-pct-209155/"
X Link 2025-03-10T04:38Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Sri Lankas Browns Investments PLC said that its subsidiary Browns Ari Resort (Private) Limited has sold a property it owned in the Maldives for [--------] dollars. https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-browns-investments-subsidiary-sells-maldives-resort-for-57mn-253978/ https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-browns-investments-subsidiary-sells-maldives-resort-for-57mn-253978/"
X Link 2025-12-19T10:50Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"#Pakistan has sought a [--] billion US dollar loan from #SaudiArabia in the style of #SriLankas frequent bridging finance as monetary instability created forex shortages and its central bank ran out of remaining reserves. #SLNews #LKA #EconomicCrisisLK https://economynext.com/pakistan-seeks-sri-lanka-style-us3bn-bridging-finance-from-saudi-arabia-108490/ https://economynext.com/pakistan-seeks-sri-lanka-style-us3bn-bridging-finance-from-saudi-arabia-108490/"
X Link 2023-01-07T06:59Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Altair Residences a high rise project in Colombo has begun issuing title deeds after being taken over by Blackstone India a statement said. https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-altair-issues-title-deeds-under-blackstone-management-259346/ https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-altair-issues-title-deeds-under-blackstone-management-259346/"
X Link 2026-01-29T09:45Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"The CSE closed up on Thursday with market turnover at Rs11.1bn. The ASPI closed up 0.15% (34.49 points) at 23768; while the S&P SL20 was up 0.08% (5.47 points) at [----]. Capital Goods stocks contributed Rs5.5bn. John Keells Holdings was the top positive contributor to ASPI closing at Rs [-----] a 1.34% (30 cent) rise"
X Link 2026-02-05T10:18Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Sri Lankas City of Dreams casino to be operated by Melco Resorts and Entertainment is expected to open in the third quarter of the [----] calendar year John Keells Holdings its partner in the island said. https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-city-of-dreams-casino-to-open-in-third-quarter-2025-203349/ https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-city-of-dreams-casino-to-open-in-third-quarter-2025-203349/"
X Link 2025-02-04T19:16Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Sri Lanka has sold [-----] million rupees of treasury bills offered on tap at average rates of [----] percent [----] percent and [----] percent the public debt management office said bringing the total of bills sold this week to [-----] billion rupees. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-sells-extra-rs12-5bn-treasury-bills-after-auction-259357/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-sells-extra-rs12-5bn-treasury-bills-after-auction-259357/"
X Link 2026-01-29T11:53Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Sri Lankas Colombo Stock Exchange saw a dip on Thursday as some companies saw some selling pressure despite overall buying interest brokers said. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-stocks-close-down-real-estate-shares-push-turnover-259361/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-stocks-close-down-real-estate-shares-push-turnover-259361/"
X Link 2026-01-29T11:56Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Sri Lanka has sold [-------] billion rupees in [----] [----] and [----] bonds after offering [---] billion data from the public debt management office showed. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-sells-rs179-06bn-in-2030-2034-and-2037-bonds-259383/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-sells-rs179-06bn-in-2030-2034-and-2037-bonds-259383/"
X Link 2026-01-29T12:00Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Sri Lankas rupee was quoted at 309.10/20 to the US dollar in the spot market Friday improving from 309.58/63 the previous day having depreciated in recent weeks dealers said while bond yields were broadly steady. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-rupee-opens-stronger-bond-yields-steady-259379/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-rupee-opens-stronger-bond-yields-steady-259379/"
X Link 2026-01-30T04:24Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"The International Monetary Fund is discussing combining the fifth and sixth reviews of the of the Extended Fund Facility with Sri Lanka Mission Chief Evan Papageorgiou said after last review was delayed due to Cyclone Ditwah. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-may-get-over-u700mn-in-imf-double-review-259409/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-may-get-over-u700mn-in-imf-double-review-259409/"
X Link 2026-01-30T04:26Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Sri Lankas Central Bank will continue its dollar purchasing from the market in January after acquiring the US currency for the past few months straight Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe said. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-central-bank-to-continue-dollar-purchases-in-january-259424/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-central-bank-to-continue-dollar-purchases-in-january-259424/"
X Link 2026-01-30T04:43Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Credit to Sri Lankas private sector slowed in December after being steady at around [---] billion rupees monthly a top Central Bank official said amid an expected slowdown in economic activities after Cyclone Ditwah disaster. https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-private-sector-credit-slows-in-december-cb-official-259401/ https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-private-sector-credit-slows-in-december-cb-official-259401/"
X Link 2026-01-30T05:57Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Sri Lankas rupee closed weaker at 309.25/35 to the US dollar in the spot market Friday after opening at 309.10/20 having depreciated in recent weeks while bond yields closed broadly steady dealers said. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-rupee-closes-weaker-bond-yields-steady-259482/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-rupee-closes-weaker-bond-yields-steady-259482/"
X Link 2026-01-30T11:21Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Sri Lanka tourist arrivals rose [---] percent from a year ago to [------] in January [----] data from the tourism development authority showed. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-tourist-arrivals-up-9-7-pct-in-jan-2026-259647/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-tourist-arrivals-up-9-7-pct-in-jan-2026-259647/"
X Link 2026-02-03T07:25Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Sri Lankas Senthilverl Holdings has increased its stake in Colombo Dockyard to [-----] percent of the issued share capital according to a stock exchange filing. https://economynext.com/senthilverl-holdings-ups-stake-in-colombo-dockyard-to-12-20-pct-259643/ https://economynext.com/senthilverl-holdings-ups-stake-in-colombo-dockyard-to-12-20-pct-259643/"
X Link 2026-02-03T07:51Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Sri Lanka has recorded a [---] billion US dollar surplus in the current account in [----] official data show indicative of net outflows through the financial account for debt repayment. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-current-account-surplus-1-7bn-amid-debt-repayments-259614/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-current-account-surplus-1-7bn-amid-debt-repayments-259614/"
X Link 2026-02-03T08:06Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Sri Lanka has set up a Tax Policy Analysis Unit (TPAU) under the Department of Fiscal Policy in its Ministry of Finance in keeping with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) recommendations. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-sets-up-tax-policy-analysis-unit-259602/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-sets-up-tax-policy-analysis-unit-259602/"
X Link 2026-02-03T09:33Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Sri Lankas rupee was quoted at 309.30/40 to the US dollar in the spot market Friday stronger from 309.45/50 the previous day while bond yields continued to edge lower on the the mid to long end of the yield curve dealers said. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-rupee-opens-stronger-bond-yields-edge-lower-259866/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-rupee-opens-stronger-bond-yields-edge-lower-259866/"
X Link 2026-02-06T04:46Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Sri Lankas central bank has sold [-----] billion rupees of foreign exchange (about [---] billion US dollars) to the government to repay debt in [----] in unsterilized reserve sales official data showed. https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-central-bank-makes-over-1-1bn-of-unsterilized-forex-sales-to-repay-debt-259799/ https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-central-bank-makes-over-1-1bn-of-unsterilized-forex-sales-to-repay-debt-259799/"
X Link 2026-02-06T04:48Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Sri Lankas rupee was quoted at 309.38/42 to the US dollar in the spot market Monday from 309.35/45 Friday dealers said while bond yields on the [----] tenors opened lower with the rest of the yield curve intact. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-rupee-opens-flat-bond-yields-steady-260241/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-rupee-opens-flat-bond-yields-steady-260241/"
X Link 2026-02-09T05:13Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Sri Lankas state finances are improving with peoples incomes recovering to almost pre-crisis levels but the new International Monetary Fund loan exposes the fragility of the flexible inflation targeting flexible exchange rate regime. https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-new-imf-loan-fx-debt-addiction-exposes-fragility-of-monetary-regime-260223/ https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-new-imf-loan-fx-debt-addiction-exposes-fragility-of-monetary-regime-260223/"
X Link 2026-02-09T05:15Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Sri Lankas central bank has warned local residents not to transact in US dollars amid a trend towards more dollarized transactions as people exercising such liberties are liable to end up in jail after summary trial and pay fines. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-central-bank-warns-of-fines-imprisonment-for-breaking-money-monopoly-260745/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-central-bank-warns-of-fines-imprisonment-for-breaking-money-monopoly-260745/"
X Link 2026-02-12T08:55Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"#SriLanka expedites US$191mn India financed rail power deals #lka https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-expedites-us191mn-india-financed-rail-power-deals-71039/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-expedites-us191mn-india-financed-rail-power-deals-71039/"
X Link 2020-06-14T04:20Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements
"#SriLankas HTCey Aqua culture to build hi-tech shrimp farm in Puttalam #lka https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-htcey-aqua-culture-to-build-hi-tech-shrimp-farm-in-puttalam-73096/ https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-htcey-aqua-culture-to-build-hi-tech-shrimp-farm-in-puttalam-73096/"
X Link 2020-08-18T03:04Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements
"#SriLankas INSEE Cement a unit of Siam City Cement of Thailand said it was adding two ships to boost supplies as forex shortages cut off imports to the island disrupting construction. #lka https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-cement-supplies-to-be-boosted-by-insee-with-two-ships-87580/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-cement-supplies-to-be-boosted-by-insee-with-two-ships-87580/"
X Link 2021-11-04T07:16Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements
"A visibly irate de Silva told parliament that Cabraal and the other Central Bank officials refusal to attend parliament as requested by the Committee on Public Finances was an insult to the legislature the sole authority on matters of public finance. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-opposition-mp-harsha-de-silva-lambasts-govt-over-central-bank-chiefs-absence-92010/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-opposition-mp-harsha-de-silva-lambasts-govt-over-central-bank-chiefs-absence-92010/"
X Link 2022-03-24T10:18Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"#lka "Three years after the #EasterSundayAttacksLK bombings that destroyed harmony among communities Sri Lankans have come together to protest to oust the incumbent govt" protesters said"
X Link 2022-04-21T08:40Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements
"Sri Lanka will not have access to an IMF Rapid Financial Instrument as a bridging facility until the govt presents a viable fiscal plan and any no confidence motion must be delayed until broad consensus is established on the best way forward @RW_UNP said https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-former-pm-says-no-rfi-wants-no-confidence-motion-delayed-calls-for-broad-consensus-93304/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-former-pm-says-no-rfi-wants-no-confidence-motion-delayed-calls-for-broad-consensus-93304/"
X Link 2022-04-22T07:39Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Lawyers from the Bar Association of #SriLanka launched a protest today demanding the arrest of those instigated violence against peaceful protesters on May 09th. #ProtestLK #aragalaya"
X Link 2022-05-17T10:05Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"EWIS #SriLanka denies the allegations made by the state-owned medicine buyer saying only [--] million rupees was spent on the Software made for the Medicine Supply Division and the cost for the total project was [---] million rupees. Sanjeewa Wickramanayaka - Chairman #SLNews"
X Link 2022-06-03T05:08Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements
"#SriLanka #GotaGoGama protesters have launched a protest in front of #MajesticCityComplex in Colombo against @AdaniOnline 's renewable power project #SriLankaEconomicCrisis #PowerCrisis"
X Link 2022-06-16T09:13Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"@AdaniOnline "@narendramodi is baiting Sri Lanka" protesters chant"
X Link 2022-06-16T09:19Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
""Yes to Renewable Energy No to Gota- Modi-Adani corruption deal" #SriLankaCrisis #GotaGoHome2022 #PowerCutLK"
X Link 2022-06-16T09:22Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"#SriLanka "We are thankful for @IndiainSL's support but there are deals within deals going on. We still call for transparency" #Adani #SriLanka #EconomicCrisisLK #AlertSL #Power #CEB @AdaniOnline"
X Link 2022-06-16T09:47Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements
"Group led by #SriLanka opposition @sjbsrilanka members protested in front of PM @RW_UNP 's office at Flower road asking @GotabayaR to step down immediately as he and Ranil had failed to fix the economy. @Hirunikaconnect @RehanJayawick"
X Link 2022-07-04T15:02Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements
"Endorsing a view expressed by President @RW_UNP that #SriLanka must be developed into a hub of the Indo-Pacific region main opposition @sjbsrilanka - MP @HarshadeSilvaMP called for an all-party government to work towards creating this new #SriLanka. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-opposition-mp-endorses-presidents-views-on-reform-calls-for-consensus-98151/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-opposition-mp-endorses-presidents-views-on-reform-calls-for-consensus-98151/"
X Link 2022-08-03T07:38Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements
"The apparent suicide of an undergraduate student in #SriLankas Peradeniya University has once again resulted in heated debate about ragging at the island nations state-run institutes of higher education. #SLNews #LKA https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-peradeniya-university-student-suicide-puts-spotlight-back-on-ragging-100176/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-peradeniya-university-student-suicide-puts-spotlight-back-on-ragging-100176/"
X Link 2022-09-22T07:10Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements
"#SriLankas debt restructuring efforts were backed back by #Japan #France and other countries at an ambassadors forum with #President @RW_UNP an official said. #LKA #SLNews #EconomicCrisisLK https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-gets-backing-from-japan-bi-lateral-lender-envoys-for-debt-talks-100200/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-gets-backing-from-japan-bi-lateral-lender-envoys-for-debt-talks-100200/"
X Link 2022-09-23T03:14Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements
"#SriLankas public administration ministry will likely issue a circular allowing state workers to wear suitable attire of their choice to work an official said. #SLNews #LKA #EconomicCrisisLK https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-public-sector-to-let-saree-go-as-office-attire-as-prices-skyrocket-100230/ https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-public-sector-to-let-saree-go-as-office-attire-as-prices-skyrocket-100230/"
X Link 2022-09-23T11:30Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements
"#SriLanka President @RW_UNP declared war-time high security zone (HSZ) in capital #Colombo after months of protests in those areas ousted his predecessor and previous government. #SLNews #LKA https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-president-brings-back-war-time-high-security-zones-after-protests-100281/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-president-brings-back-war-time-high-security-zones-after-protests-100281/"
X Link 2022-09-24T05:25Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"#SriLankas Trinco Petroleum Terminal Ltd a joint venture between state-run Ceylon Petroleum Corporation and #India Lanka IOC plans to invest up to [--] million dollars in refurbishing [--] oil tanks in Trincomalee an official said. #SLNews #LKA https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-trinco-petroleum-terminal-to-invest-up-to-us70mn-in-tank-farm-101740/ https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-trinco-petroleum-terminal-to-invest-up-to-us70mn-in-tank-farm-101740/"
X Link 2022-11-03T03:13Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements
"High defence budget comes when the countrys armed forces are not fighting any external or internal war. @RW_UNP allocated Rs. [---] bn for defence and public security while allocating Rs. [---] bn for health and Rs [---] bn for education. #SriLanka #LKA https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-analysts-frown-upon-wickremesinghes-high-defence-budget-103035/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-analysts-frown-upon-wickremesinghes-high-defence-budget-103035/"
X Link 2022-11-15T15:43Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"#SriLanka is discussing with the @WorldBank and @ADB_HQ to get loans of [---] billion #US dollars after a reform program with @IMFNews is approved former @CBSL Governor Indrajit Coomaraswamy said. #LKA #SLNews https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-in-talks-with-adb-world-bank-for-us1-9bn-in-loans-after-imf-104560/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-in-talks-with-adb-world-bank-for-us1-9bn-in-loans-after-imf-104560/"
X Link 2022-11-30T07:54Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements
"A protest held outside the @ChinaEmbSL against opposition legislator @ShanakiyanR was likely the work of a paid group with little knowledge of #SriLanka crisis and pushing someone elses racist agenda the MP said. #SLNews #LKA #EconomicCrisisLK #China https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-opposition-mp-sees-racist-agenda-behind-behind-pro-china-demonstration-105932/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-opposition-mp-sees-racist-agenda-behind-behind-pro-china-demonstration-105932/"
X Link 2022-12-10T07:17Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements
"#SriLankas army has decided to vacate posts of over [-----] military personnel on a budget proposed by President @RW_UNP as the island nation struggling to reduce government spending ahead of an @IMFNews deal. #LKA #EconomicCrisisLK https://economynext.com/crisis-hit-sri-lanka-cuts-over-16000-army-personnel-ahead-of-imf-deal-106711/ https://economynext.com/crisis-hit-sri-lanka-cuts-over-16000-army-personnel-ahead-of-imf-deal-106711/"
X Link 2022-12-17T04:05Z 12.8K followers, 46.7K engagements
"Popular Sri Lankan culinary YouTube channel Ap Amma is the countrys highest-earning channel on the platform according to a US survey. https://economynext.com/ape-amma-named-sri-lankas-highest-earning-youtube-channel-110669/ https://economynext.com/ape-amma-named-sri-lankas-highest-earning-youtube-channel-110669/"
X Link 2023-01-30T07:33Z 12.8K followers, 14.8K engagements
"The sad part is the people who ruined this country are still in power and it is the people who have nothing to do with this facing the burden of rebuilding the country - Peter D' Almeida at the Union's protest on Feb [--]. #SriLanka #SLnews #EconomicCrisisLK"
X Link 2023-02-08T19:20Z 12.8K followers, 21.3K engagements
"#SriLanka has posted a balance of payments surplus of [---] million US dollars in January [----] data shows as the islands intermediate regime central bank operated peg with complementary monetary policy. #LKA #SLNews #EconomicCrisisLK https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-posts-us211mn-bop-surplus-in-jan-2023-analysis-113793/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-posts-us211mn-bop-surplus-in-jan-2023-analysis-113793/"
X Link 2023-03-02T08:19Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Govt. invites private investors to start a public transport service with battery-driven buses. #srilankanews #government #privateinvestors #publictransportservice #srilankagovernment #electricvehicles"
X Link 2023-03-03T06:19Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements
"#SriLanka will end a guidance peg and will also end a surrender rule from next week allowing the rupee to trade more freely but will buy dollars to build reserves @CBSL Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe said. #SLNews #LKA #EconomicCrisisLK https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-lift-surrender-rule-guidance-peg-cb-governor-114018/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-lift-surrender-rule-guidance-peg-cb-governor-114018/"
X Link 2023-03-04T07:28Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements
"President @RW_UNP bowed to the influential Bar Association of #SriLanka and rejected Public Security ministers nominee for the new police chief a source close to the president said. #SLNews #LKA #EconomicCrisisLK https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-president-decides-against-controversial-cop-115909/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-president-decides-against-controversial-cop-115909/"
X Link 2023-03-20T09:15Z 12.8K followers, 12.3K engagements
"We have a bulky public sector did you know we have one public sector employee for every [--] people in the country and theres [--] million of us and counting in the island. #SriLanka #SLNews #LKA #EconomicCrisisLK https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-still-has-no-intention-of-laying-off-public-sector-employees-state-finmin-115715/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-still-has-no-intention-of-laying-off-public-sector-employees-state-finmin-115715/"
X Link 2023-04-10T08:00Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements
"The Colombo Stock Exchange closed up on Tuesday data on its site showed. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-stocks-close-up-consumer-durables-and-apparel-sector-contribute-158054/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-stocks-close-up-consumer-durables-and-apparel-sector-contribute-158054/"
X Link 2024-04-09T11:20Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"A civil society activist has lodged a complaint at the Committee to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption against a recent cabinet decision to increase the deposit placed by candidates contesting elections. https://economynext.com/activist-complains-to-sri-lanka-bribery-commission-on-election-deposit-increase-158290/ https://economynext.com/activist-complains-to-sri-lanka-bribery-commission-on-election-deposit-increase-158290/"
X Link 2024-04-12T03:27Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"$SriLanka's Iran-designed Uma Oya (River) project will irrigate [----] acres of new agricultural land generate [---] Gigawatt hours of electricity and also provide drinking water. Iran president to declare open on April [--] https://economynext.com/iran-president-to-open-sri-lanka-514mn-irrigation-hydro-power-project-159760/ https://economynext.com/iran-president-to-open-sri-lanka-514mn-irrigation-hydro-power-project-159760/"
X Link 2024-04-23T13:23Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements
"#SriLanka car import relaxation will be linked to ending the practice of giving permits to special interest groups like civil servants according to an International Monetary Fund program. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-end-patrician-tax-free-car-permits-under-imf-deal-168339/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-end-patrician-tax-free-car-permits-under-imf-deal-168339/"
X Link 2024-06-17T06:24Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Sri Lanka will host an Ed Sheeran concert in January [----] in coordination with Cinnamon Life Minister of Tourism Harin Fernando said. https://economynext.com/ed-sheeran-concert-in-sri-lanka-in-january-minister-169206/ https://economynext.com/ed-sheeran-concert-in-sri-lanka-in-january-minister-169206/"
X Link 2024-06-24T06:39Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Sri Lankas Opposition leader has asked the government to give public sector jobs to [-----] unemployed graduates despite the country having a bloated state service sector and an ongoing strike today by public servants demanding salary increases. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-opposition-legislator-bats-for-teacher-jobs-for-unemployed-graduates-171373/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-opposition-legislator-bats-for-teacher-jobs-for-unemployed-graduates-171373/"
X Link 2024-07-09T05:55Z 12.8K followers, 28.5K engagements
"Sri Lanka will reduce the [-----] approved cadre in the state-run Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) through Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) and by not filling retired cadre position unless its necessary while restructuring CEB Energy Minister Kanchana Wjesekera said. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-reduce-ceb-cadres-gradually-from-26000-with-restructure-172378/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-reduce-ceb-cadres-gradually-from-26000-with-restructure-172378/"
X Link 2024-07-17T03:33Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Sri Lankas Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has faced criticism for his inability to face challenges after he cancelled a live interview with a privately-owned local television channel and for evading responsibility as a leader. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-opposition-leader-faces-criticism-after-backing-out-of-tv-show-179815/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-opposition-leader-faces-criticism-after-backing-out-of-tv-show-179815/"
X Link 2024-09-18T05:31Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Sri Lankas [----] economic growth will be stronger than the expected [--] percent due to increased economic activities Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe said. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-cb-chief-sees-strong-more-than-expected-4-pct-growth-in-2024-181371/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-cb-chief-sees-strong-more-than-expected-4-pct-growth-in-2024-181371/"
X Link 2024-09-28T04:25Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Sri Lanka will seek membership of the BRICS organization at a meeting in Russia later this month Cabinet Spokesman Vijitha Herath said. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-seek-brics-membership-this-month-cabinet-spokesman-182752/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-seek-brics-membership-this-month-cabinet-spokesman-182752/"
X Link 2024-10-08T04:56Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements
"I also requested the Maldives side to considerthe possibility of using the Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) and #SriLankan Rupee for cross-border transactions by the Sri Lankan workforce"#SriLanka Minister Herath https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-requests-maldives-to-consider-local-currencies-for-cross-border-transactions-206639/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-requests-maldives-to-consider-local-currencies-for-cross-border-transactions-206639/"
X Link 2025-02-22T01:33Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"#SriLankas John Keells Holdings said it reported a loss of [-----] million rupees in the June [----] quarter driven by losses in its City of Dreams project though EV sales brought profits. https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-john-keells-holdings-lose-rs-803-7mn-in-june-quarter-233701/ https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-john-keells-holdings-lose-rs-803-7mn-in-june-quarter-233701/"
X Link 2025-07-31T01:34Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements
"#SriLanka has spent [-----] million dollars on personal vehicle imports up to July [----] up from [----] million dollars last year while another [-----] million dollars were for commercial vehicles. Total investment goods which are strongly linked to credit surged [----] percent to [----] million dollars up to July. Building material imports were [-----] million dollars. In the crisis year of [----] when macroeconomists cut rates and directed banks to lend for construction at rock bottom rates building material imports hit [---] million dollars by July and [----] billion US dollars by December."
X Link 2025-09-01T02:46Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Sri Lankas official remittances rose 25.2% to US$695.7mn in September [----] while the total in the first [--] months reached US$5.81bn rising [--] percent from a year ago central bank data showed with more people leaving to work abroad. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-worker-remittances-up-25-2-pct-in-september-2025-243619/#modal-one https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-worker-remittances-up-25-2-pct-in-september-2025-243619/#modal-one"
X Link 2025-10-10T18:49Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Sri Lankas official remittances rose 21.2% to $712mn in Oct [----] while the total in the first [--] months reached $6.52bn rising 20.1% from a year ago central bank data showed with more people leaving to work abroad. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-worker-remittances-up-21-pct-to-usd712mn-in-october-2025-247619/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-worker-remittances-up-21-pct-to-usd712mn-in-october-2025-247619/"
X Link 2025-11-10T06:16Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Sri Lanka has sold [-----] billion rupees of Treasury bills at an auction data from the Ministry of Finances Public Debt Management Office showed. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-sells-rs40-62bn-treasury-bills-yields-flat-253614/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-sells-rs40-62bn-treasury-bills-yields-flat-253614/"
X Link 2025-12-17T11:42Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"To mitigate the impact on the exchange rate Sri Lanka expected to get [---] million dollars more than previously planned from the International Monetary Fund World Bank and Asian Development he said. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-use-rs1-2trn-cash-buffer-for-cyclone-relief-500mn-foreign-funds-president-254024/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-use-rs1-2trn-cash-buffer-for-cyclone-relief-500mn-foreign-funds-president-254024/"
X Link 2025-12-19T14:04Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Sri Lankas Central Bank will introduce a benchmark intra-day reference exchange rate this year to ensure transparency in the foreign exchange market Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe said. https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-cb-to-introduce-intra-day-reference-fx-rate-this-year-dealers-welcome-move-256611/ https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-cb-to-introduce-intra-day-reference-fx-rate-this-year-dealers-welcome-move-256611/"
X Link 2026-01-08T12:35Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Sri Lankas foreign exchange revenue from tourism in December [----] fell [----] percent from a year ago to US$308.6 million the central bank said quoting tourism promotion authority data. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-december-tourism-revenue-down-14-8-pct-after-survey-change-256916/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-december-tourism-revenue-down-14-8-pct-after-survey-change-256916/"
X Link 2026-01-11T20:55Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Most banks in the Asia-Pacific region (APAC) will maintain broadly steady profitability in [----] as regional monetary easing cycles near their end Fitch Ratings says in a new report. https://economynext.com/asia-pacific-banks-will-maintain-resilient-profitability-as-rate-cut-cycles-ebb-fitch-says-257436/ https://economynext.com/asia-pacific-banks-will-maintain-resilient-profitability-as-rate-cut-cycles-ebb-fitch-says-257436/"
X Link 2026-01-14T11:41Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Sri Lanka has sold [-----] million rupees of treasury bills offered on tap at average rates of [----] percent and [----] percent the public debt management office said bringing the total of bills sold this week to [---] billion rupees. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-sells-extra-rs13-57bn-treasury-bills-after-auction-257479/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-sells-extra-rs13-57bn-treasury-bills-after-auction-257479/"
X Link 2026-01-15T18:08Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd a unit of China Harbour Engineering Corporation said. it will invest another [---] million US dollars in the reclaimed special economic zone in Sri Lankas capital Colombo. https://economynext.com/chec-port-city-to-invest-300mn-more-in-sri-lanka-sez-257494/ https://economynext.com/chec-port-city-to-invest-300mn-more-in-sri-lanka-sez-257494/"
X Link 2026-01-15T18:08Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Sri Lanka will host Cascale Forum bringing together more than [---] global apparel manufactures brands retailers non-governmental agencies and policymakers to Colombo from March [--] to April [--] on theme of building a fairer more resilient supply chain. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-host-global-apparel-confab-cascale-forum-257916/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-host-global-apparel-confab-cascale-forum-257916/"
X Link 2026-01-19T06:21Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"New active credit cards in Sri Lanka increased by [-----] in November last year the central bank data showed as the countrys economic recovery and lower interest rates help boost the usage of them. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-sees-10785-new-active-credit-cards-in-november-2025-258089/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-sees-10785-new-active-credit-cards-in-november-2025-258089/"
X Link 2026-01-19T19:23Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Sri Lankas Colombo Stock Exchange closed flat on Tuesday amidst stagnant market conditions brokers said while speculative interest in Colombo Dockyard drove turnover. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-stocks-close-flat-dockyard-drives-turnover-258229/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-stocks-close-flat-dockyard-drives-turnover-258229/"
X Link 2026-01-20T10:42Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Sri Lankas Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism Vijitha Herath invited the island nations expatriates to bring in new investment into the tourism industry citing the country now has both economic and political stability. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-minister-invites-expatriates-to-bring-in-new-investors-into-tourism-258246/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-minister-invites-expatriates-to-bring-in-new-investors-into-tourism-258246/"
X Link 2026-01-21T05:25Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Sri Lanka-based food manufacturer CBL Group said it bought a coconut processing plant in Indonesia for [--] million dollars to strengthen its supply chain and boost its position in value added products. https://economynext.com/sr-lankas-cbl-buys-indonesia-coconut-factory-for-25mn-258512/ https://economynext.com/sr-lankas-cbl-buys-indonesia-coconut-factory-for-25mn-258512/"
X Link 2026-01-22T04:09Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Sri Lankas Nations Trust Bank said it has secured a debt financing package of up to [--] million dollars from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) which is the World Bank Groups private sector arm. https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-nations-trust-bank-secures-70mn-ifc-financing-258590/ https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-nations-trust-bank-secures-70mn-ifc-financing-258590/"
X Link 2026-01-22T04:44Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"US-based JPMorgan Chase has bought WealthOS a pensions management firm which has offices in Sri Lanka and the UK a media report said. https://economynext.com/jp-morgan-buys-sri-lanka-linked-pension-tech-firm-wealthos-258759/ https://economynext.com/jp-morgan-buys-sri-lanka-linked-pension-tech-firm-wealthos-258759/"
X Link 2026-01-23T08:41Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"An IMF team led by mission chief Evan Papageorgiou ended its 6-day visit to hold discussions on the impact of Cyclone Ditwah and said it plans to field a mission to resume discussions on economic policies for the next review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF). https://economynext.com/imf-staff-concludes-sri-lanka-visit-says-to-discuss-policies-for-next-eff-review-259204/ https://economynext.com/imf-staff-concludes-sri-lanka-visit-says-to-discuss-policies-for-next-eff-review-259204/"
X Link 2026-01-28T06:33Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Sri Lankas rupee was quoted at 309.58/63 to the US dollar in the spot market Thursday improving slightly from 309.60/67 the previous day having depreciated in recent weeks while bond yields were broadly steady from the previous close dealers said. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-rupee-opens-stronger-bond-yields-steady-259284/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-rupee-opens-stronger-bond-yields-steady-259284/"
X Link 2026-01-29T04:22Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Profits at Sri Lankas John Keells Holdings rose [---] percent to [---] billion rupees in the December [----] quarter with strong revenues from its vehicle sales and casino operations. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-john-keells-holdings-december-net-jumps-128-pct-helped-by-byd-casino-259278/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-john-keells-holdings-december-net-jumps-128-pct-helped-by-byd-casino-259278/"
X Link 2026-01-29T04:43Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Sri Lanka is offering grants of [-----] to [------] rupees for micro and small enterprises affected by Cyclone Ditwah up to [--] million rupees for commercial building repairs and 3-5 percent interest loans with 10-year repayment options. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-offers-grants-low-interest-loans-for-businesses-hit-by-cyclone-ditwah-259303/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-offers-grants-low-interest-loans-for-businesses-hit-by-cyclone-ditwah-259303/"
X Link 2026-01-29T06:30Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Fitch Ratings has affirmed Sri Lanka-based power generator WindForces National Long-Term Rating at A+'(lka) with a stable outlook based on its growing scale as a prominent renewable power generator in the island and several regional markets. https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-windforce-alka-rating-affirmed-by-fitch-259312/ https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-windforce-alka-rating-affirmed-by-fitch-259312/"
X Link 2026-01-29T07:46Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Hotel reservations by tourists in Sri Lanka have declined slightly this month possibly after Cyclone Ditwah devastation in November despite hotel damage being minimal Krishan Balendra Chairman of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce said. https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-hotel-bookings-dip-in-january-chamber-chief-259325/ https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-hotel-bookings-dip-in-january-chamber-chief-259325/"
X Link 2026-01-29T08:51Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"#SriLanka Access Engineering March net almost stagnant #Economynext #lka http://economynext.com/Sri_Lanka_Access_Engineering_March_net_almost_stagnant-3-5132-4.html http://economynext.com/Sri_Lanka_Access_Engineering_March_net_almost_stagnant-3-5132-4.html"
X Link 2016-05-31T04:35Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements
"#SriLanka hikes #foodtax on onions by midnight gazette #lka http://www.economynext.com/Sri_Lanka_hikes_food_tax_on_onions_by_midnight_gazette-3-5912-1.html#.V7ppNypkhRk.twitter http://www.economynext.com/Sri_Lanka_hikes_food_tax_on_onions_by_midnight_gazette-3-5912-1.html#.V7ppNypkhRk.twitter"
X Link 2016-08-22T02:54Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements
"#SriLanka's Sept exports up 4.4-pct to $1055mn #lka https://economynext.com/Sri_Lanka_s_Sept_exports_up_4.4_pct_to_$1055mn-3-12755-1.html https://economynext.com/Sri_Lanka_s_Sept_exports_up_4.4_pct_to_$1055mn-3-12755-1.html"
X Link 2018-11-29T05:41Z 12.7K followers, [--] engagements
"Sri Lanka to buy US$760mn in chemical fertilizer #lka https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-buy-us760mn-in-chemical-fertilizer-60507/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-buy-us760mn-in-chemical-fertilizer-60507/"
X Link 2020-03-20T09:19Z 12.7K followers, [--] engagements
"#SriLankas #LOLC gets US$422mn for first tranche of #Cambodia unit #lka https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-lolc-gets-us422mn-for-first-tranche-of-cambodia-unit-65646/ https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-lolc-gets-us422mn-for-first-tranche-of-cambodia-unit-65646/"
X Link 2020-04-14T00:48Z 12.7K followers, [--] engagements
"#SriLanka strong export recovery in June to US$950mn: Basil #lka https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-strong-export-recovery-in-june-to-us950mn-basil-71769/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-strong-export-recovery-in-june-to-us950mn-basil-71769/"
X Link 2020-07-09T02:17Z 12.7K followers, [--] engagements
"Sri Lanka flags off US$675mn elevated expressway by China Harbour https://www.getrevue.co/profile/EconomyNext/archive/649190 https://www.getrevue.co/profile/EconomyNext/archive/649190"
X Link 2021-06-11T01:17Z 12.6K followers, [--] engagements
"The required #fuel #gas and ordered essentials will continue to be received from July [--] while all arrangements have been made to prevent #food shortage in the country under various #agricultural programmes. #SriLanka #EconomicCrisisLK #FuelCrisisLK #GasCrisisLK #FoodShortage"
X Link 2022-07-08T17:53Z 12.7K followers, [--] engagements
"The #PMD also said a Constitutional Amendment to reduce the power of the president has been already approved by the cabinet. @CabinetSL @GotabayaR #SriLanka #EconomicCrisisLK #Gotabaya #CabinetApproved"
X Link 2022-07-08T17:53Z 12.7K followers, [--] engagements
"#SriLanka shares open weaker on Thursday (25) for the second session as profit-taking continues. The main ASPI was down [-----] points within the first 5-minutes of trade - @CSE_Media"
X Link 2022-08-25T05:09Z 12.7K followers, [--] engagements
"🎯Bourse sees heavy foreign outflows; index gains https://www.getrevue.co/profile/EconomyNext/archive/1451615 https://www.getrevue.co/profile/EconomyNext/archive/1451615"
X Link 2022-11-11T00:00Z 12.7K followers, [--] engagements
"Up to August [----] #SriLanka had printed Rs1217bn (classified as central bank credit to government) up from [-----] billion rupees last year compared to a budget deficit of only [----] billion rupees. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-tax-revenues-surge-38-pct-to-august-22-as-economy-inflates-budget-deficit-down-103312/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-tax-revenues-surge-38-pct-to-august-22-as-economy-inflates-budget-deficit-down-103312/"
X Link 2022-11-18T02:50Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements
"#SriLankas central government rupee debt has shrunk [--] percent as the rupee collapsed after two years of money printing and holders lost about [--] billion #US dollars in value based on data released by the Finance Ministry shows. #LKA #SLNews https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-rupee-debt-holders-take-35-pct-real-hair-cut-by-june-103812/ https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-rupee-debt-holders-take-35-pct-real-hair-cut-by-june-103812/"
X Link 2022-11-23T11:08Z 12.7K followers, [--] engagements
"Reserve Bank of #Zimbabwe is one of the most notorious soft-pegged central banks in the world that had created hyperinflation in the past using modern liquidity tools and legal tender laws. #SriLanka inflation peaks at 70.2-pct Zimbabwe 285-pct in Aug https://economynext.com/zimbabwe-inflation-peaks-at-285-pct-imf-says-against-70-2-pct-in-sri-lanka-106595/ https://economynext.com/zimbabwe-inflation-peaks-at-285-pct-imf-says-against-70-2-pct-in-sri-lanka-106595/"
X Link 2022-12-16T02:01Z 12.7K followers, [---] engagements
"#SriLanka Customs now estimated that they could collect only [---] billion rupees against an ambitious target of Rs1226bn https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-customs-revenues-below-target-mulls-lifting-car-import-ban-123351/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-customs-revenues-below-target-mulls-lifting-car-import-ban-123351/"
X Link 2023-06-13T08:21Z 12.7K followers, [----] engagements
".@IMFNews said a [---] billion US dollar 9-month stand-by arrangement has been reached with #Pakistan after a [---] billion US dollar program from July [----] failed to reign in its central bank and maintain external stability. #SriLanka #EconomicCrisis https://economynext.com/pakistan-gets-us3bn-imf-deal-after-eff-fails-in-sri-lanka-style-forex-trouble-124795/ https://economynext.com/pakistan-gets-us3bn-imf-deal-after-eff-fails-in-sri-lanka-style-forex-trouble-124795/"
X Link 2023-06-30T09:54Z 12.7K followers, [---] engagements
"Sri Lanka should aim to get state revenues more than [--] percent of gross domestic product and avoid revenue shortfalls next year @IMFNews' Senior Mission Chief Peter Breuer said - https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-should-aim-for-revenues-of-12-pct-of-gdp-avoid-shortfalls-imf-136240/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-should-aim-for-revenues-of-12-pct-of-gdp-avoid-shortfalls-imf-136240/"
X Link 2023-10-20T12:35Z 12.7K followers, [---] engagements
"Sri Lanka parliamentary panel directs Finmin to impose tax after controversial sugar levy - https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-parliamentary-panel-directs-finmin-to-impose-tax-after-controversial-sugar-levy-138902/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-parliamentary-panel-directs-finmin-to-impose-tax-after-controversial-sugar-levy-138902/"
X Link 2023-11-07T19:25Z 12.7K followers, [---] engagements
"Sampath Bank Plc saw high volumes traded (85mn) and the share closed down at [-----] as did LB Finance Plc (79mn) flat at [-----]. #SriLanka https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-stocks-close-up-jkh-pushes-turnover-to-12bn-150288/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-stocks-close-up-jkh-pushes-turnover-to-12bn-150288/"
X Link 2024-02-07T10:29Z 12.7K followers, [---] engagements
"#SriLankas macro-economists had inveigled President Ranil Wickremesinghe to handed them the power to conduct monetary policy (read print money) and generate inflation of [--] percent a year with room to push up price rises to [--] percent. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-should-protest-the-7-pct-annual-inflation-target-not-a-3-pct-vat-hike-151314/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-should-protest-the-7-pct-annual-inflation-target-not-a-3-pct-vat-hike-151314/"
X Link 2024-02-24T02:24Z 12.7K followers, [----] engagements
"#SriLanka remittances tourism along with exports totaled [----] million dollars [---] million more than imports of [----] million dollars which also picked up from March central bank data shows. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-key-services-help-inflows-outpace-imports-by-514mn-in-may-160829/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-key-services-help-inflows-outpace-imports-by-514mn-in-may-160829/"
X Link 2024-05-02T06:18Z 12.7K followers, [---] engagements
"If the central bank doesnt print money(cut rates with reverse repo injections or standing facilities)and runs deflationary policy(sells down its Treasury bills on a net basis)the balance of payments can be kept a surplus and the exchange rate unchanged. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-key-services-help-inflows-outpace-imports-by-514mn-in-may-160829/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-key-services-help-inflows-outpace-imports-by-514mn-in-may-160829/"
X Link 2024-05-02T08:39Z 12.7K followers, [---] engagements
"#SriLanka will impose tax on owner occupied houses charge value added tax on digital services and remove exemptions on services exports under a revised deal agreed with the International Monetary Fund. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-tax-housing-in-imf-deal-vat-on-digital-services-services-export-exemption-to-go-167914/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-tax-housing-in-imf-deal-vat-on-digital-services-services-export-exemption-to-go-167914/"
X Link 2024-06-14T03:38Z 12.7K followers, [----] engagements
"According to official data the outstanding debt due to the Reserve Bank of India fell to US$2226.43mn by end March [----] from US$2451.43mn in December. From October the #SriLanka's central bank had repaid US$375mn RBI. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-repays-us225mn-to-reserve-bank-of-india-in-first-quarter-168998/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-repays-us225mn-to-reserve-bank-of-india-in-first-quarter-168998/"
X Link 2024-06-22T05:07Z 12.7K followers, [---] engagements
"Sri Lankas goods exports grew 18.22-pct from a year ago to 1.09bn dollars in Oct [----] the islands export promotion office said helped by a spike in exports of apparel and textiles tea rubber and coconut based products and spics and concentrates. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-goods-exports-rise-18-22-pct-in-october-2024-apparels-tea-rubber-coconut-up-122870/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-goods-exports-rise-18-22-pct-in-october-2024-apparels-tea-rubber-coconut-up-122870/"
X Link 2024-12-04T09:39Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements
"President Dissanayakes ruling Nationals People Power administration decided to approve some proposals including reaffirming One China policy which recognises Taiwan as a breakaway province of China and to be unified with the mainland one day. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-cabinet-approves-china-related-proposals-ahead-of-presidents-beijing-visit-198492 https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-cabinet-approves-china-related-proposals-ahead-of-presidents-beijing-visit-198492"
X Link 2025-01-07T11:27Z 12.7K followers, [---] engagements
"#SriLanka's revenues went up 34% to Rs3370bn rupees and non-tax revenues rose 14% to Rs280.5bn. Total revenues were up 32% to Rs3664bn The budget for [----] targeted a 34% rise in total revenues and a 40% rise in tax collections. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-budget-deficit-down-40-pct-by-november-2024-199333/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-budget-deficit-down-40-pct-by-november-2024-199333/"
X Link 2025-01-15T03:30Z 12.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Sri Lankas West Container Terminal built with Indias Adani Ports is expecting its test vessel after commissioning cranes in February its joint venture partner said as Indias newly built Vizhinjam port marks [---] vessels. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-adani-terminal-eyes-first-test-vessel-as-indias-vizhinjam-tops-150-203275/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-adani-terminal-eyes-first-test-vessel-as-indias-vizhinjam-tops-150-203275/"
X Link 2025-02-04T07:29Z 12K followers, [---] engagements
"Sri Lankas main (Maha) season rice harvest is projected at [----] million metric tonnes based on cultivation up to December [----] including re-cultivation after crop damage the Department of Agriculture has said. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-main-rough-rice-harvest-projected-at-2-56mn-tonnes-lowest-since-2021-203656 https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-main-rough-rice-harvest-projected-at-2-56mn-tonnes-lowest-since-2021-203656"
X Link 2025-02-06T03:10Z 12.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Sri Lanka Cabinet of Ministers have approved a proposal to sign agreements on investment promotion and security with the United Arab Emirates during the current three-day official visit of President Anura Kumara Disanayake the government said. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-sign-mutual-investment-promotion-security-deals-with-uae-204812/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-sign-mutual-investment-promotion-security-deals-with-uae-204812/"
X Link 2025-02-13T03:22Z 12K followers, [---] engagements
"Sri Lankas rupee was quoted at 296.70/297.00 to the US dollar in the spot market Thursday broadly flat from Tuesdays close of 296.80/297.00 dealers said while bond yields were slightly down. https://economynext.com/spot-us-dollar-296-70-297-00-rupees-bond-yields-down-204994 https://economynext.com/spot-us-dollar-296-70-297-00-rupees-bond-yields-down-204994"
X Link 2025-02-13T04:37Z 12K followers, [---] engagements
"Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed an agreement on Reciprocal Promotion and Protection of Investments to strengthen economic and investment relations between the two countries the Presidents Media Division (PMD) said. https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-upcoming-budget-should-revaluate-spend-on-agriculture-ips-204998 https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-upcoming-budget-should-revaluate-spend-on-agriculture-ips-204998"
X Link 2025-02-13T10:13Z 12K followers, [---] engagements
"A fringe Sri Lankan group protested in front of the US Embassy in capital Colombo and urged US President Donald Trump to investigate if the USAID funding was used to oust former leader Gotabaya Rajapaksa through mass protests. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-group-protests-in-front-of-us-embassy-over-usaid-funding-205165/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-group-protests-in-front-of-us-embassy-over-usaid-funding-205165/"
X Link 2025-02-14T03:42Z 12K followers, [---] engagements
"Sri Lankas rupee was quoted at 295.20/50 to the US dollar in the spot market Friday stronger from Thursdays close of 295.90/296.20 dealers said while bond yields were broadly steady. https://economynext.com/spot-us-dollar-295-20-50-rupees-bond-yields-flat-205234/ https://economynext.com/spot-us-dollar-295-20-50-rupees-bond-yields-flat-205234/"
X Link 2025-02-14T04:15Z 12K followers, [---] engagements
"A unit of Sri Lankas Norochcholai Power Plant has been reconnected to the national grid on Friday morning making it unnecessary to continue with power cuts the countrys power utility said. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-power-cuts-to-stop-with-reconnection-of-norochcholai-unit-205238 https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-power-cuts-to-stop-with-reconnection-of-norochcholai-unit-205238"
X Link 2025-02-14T06:09Z 12K followers, [---] engagements
"Sri Lankas coconut sales volumes dropped [--] percent to [-----] nuts recording an all time low at this weeks auction Coconut Development Authority data showed. https://economynext.com/few-buyers-at-sri-lanka-coconut-auction-amidst-rs140-price-cap-205242 https://economynext.com/few-buyers-at-sri-lanka-coconut-auction-amidst-rs140-price-cap-205242"
X Link 2025-02-14T06:26Z 12K followers, [---] engagements
"Withdrawal of wind power deals"
X Link 2025-02-14T11:57Z 12K followers, [--] engagements
"Price negotiations"
X Link 2025-02-14T11:57Z 12K followers, [--] engagements
"Political context"
X Link 2025-02-14T11:57Z 12K followers, [---] engagements
"Ongoing challenges"
X Link 2025-02-14T11:57Z 12K followers, [---] engagements
"Before the vehicle imports were liberalized there was a lot of speculation in the market. That also disrupted the forex market to some extent. I dont think there will be a large pressure on the foreign exchange from vehicle imports #srilanka https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-cb-does-not-see-strong-forex-demand-despite-vehicle-imports-officials-205328/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-cb-does-not-see-strong-forex-demand-despite-vehicle-imports-officials-205328/"
X Link 2025-02-17T02:45Z 12K followers, [---] engagements
"Sri Lankas foreign exchange revenue from tourism rose to $362.1 million in January rising [----] percent compared to the same month last year the central bank said quoting tourism promotion authorities. https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-tourism-revenue-up-34-5-pct-in-january-205352/ https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-tourism-revenue-up-34-5-pct-in-january-205352/"
X Link 2025-02-17T03:47Z 12K followers, [---] engagements
"The Sri Lanka National Hydrographic Office (SLNHO) and the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) have signed a bilateral arrangement to boost the island nations water mapping capabilities. https://economynext.com/uk-to-help-sri-lanka-chart-its-waters-205374/ https://economynext.com/uk-to-help-sri-lanka-chart-its-waters-205374/"
X Link 2025-02-17T03:47Z 12K followers, [---] engagements
"Sri Lanka is presenting a budget which can help pass a review of the International Monetary Fund program where vehicle imports are expected to help boost the revenue to gross domestic product ratio. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-present-budget-for-2025-which-can-pass-imf-muster-205440/ https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-present-budget-for-2025-which-can-pass-imf-muster-205440/"
X Link 2025-02-17T03:49Z 12K followers, [---] engagements
"Sri Lankas rupee was quoted at 295.40/80 to the US dollar in the spot market Monday broadly flat from Fridays close of 295.40/70 dealers said while bond yields were steady. https://economynext.com/spot-us-dollar-295-40-80-rupees-bond-yields-flat-205542 https://economynext.com/spot-us-dollar-295-40-80-rupees-bond-yields-flat-205542"
X Link 2025-02-17T04:16Z 12K followers, [---] engagements
"Sri Lankas cabinet of ministers has approved a budget for [----] earlier on Monday the Department of Government Information said. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-cabinet-approves-budget-for-2025-205547// https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-cabinet-approves-budget-for-2025-205547//"
X Link 2025-02-17T04:23Z 12K followers, [---] engagements
"Sri Lankas rupee closed at 295.25/50 to the US dollar in the spot market Monday stronger from Fridays close of 295.40/70 dealers said while bond yields were broadly steady. https://economynext.com/spot-us-dollar-295-25-50-rupees-bond-yields-flat-205734 https://economynext.com/spot-us-dollar-295-25-50-rupees-bond-yields-flat-205734"
X Link 2025-02-17T11:50Z 12K followers, [---] engagements
"Sri Lankas state-run Ceylon Electricity Board has made a statement on the recent cascading failure of the grid which was triggered by incident involving an electrocuted monkey. https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-ceb-makes-statement-on-cascading-failure-205838 https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-ceb-makes-statement-on-cascading-failure-205838"
X Link 2025-02-18T04:10Z 12K followers, [---] engagements
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