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Published on 01:21 GMT

Sri Lanka Sees Healthy Economic Recovery amid Global Trade Risks

Amid rising global trade uncertainties and shifting geopolitical dynamics, Sri Lanka’s economic recovery appears to be on firm footing, supported by improved credit flow, rising tourism earnings, and stronger remittance inflows. The Central Bank of Sri …

Source: Lanka News Web - Pending
Published on Jul 24, 2025

Sri Lanka’s corruption fighter challenges National Audit (Amendment) Bill in SC

ECONOMYNEXT – Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL), a local body fighting against corruption, has filed a fundamental rights petition in the Supreme Court, challenging the proposed National Audit (Amendment) Bill, which seeks to revise key …

Source: EconomyNext - Neutral
Published on Jul 23, 2025

Sri Lanka central bank holds rates on tariff uncertainty

COLOMBO :Sri Lanka's central bank held its benchmark interest rate steady at 7.75 per cent on Wednesday, pausing after May's surprise cut, to monitor the impact of U.S. tariffs on its economy and the transmission of earlier easing. The decision was …

Source: Channel News Asia - Pro-Government
Published on Jul 22, 2025

As Sri Lanka’s economy pivots from tourism, it’s well placed to benefit from global trade and geopolitical jostling – ...

With its natural beauty, wildlife and culture, Sri Lanka is known as the “pearl of the Indian Ocean”, and attracts millions of tourists every year. But my research suggests that the country might not be so reliant on tourism in the future, as it looks to …

Source: The Conversation - Neutral
Published on Jul 23, 2025

Sri Lanka central bank keeps policy rate at 7.75-pct, says will push up cost of living and growth

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s central bank said it will keep its policy rate unchanged at 7.75 percent, saying it will increase the cost of living on the public the level it wants to and push up growth. In Sri Lanka there is a belief that high inflation is …

Source: EconomyNext - Neutral
Published on Jul 22, 2025

Sri Lanka Ramps up Digital Revenue Reforms to achieve 2025 Budget Targets

By: Staff Writer July 22, Colombo (LNW):In line with International Monetary Fund (IMF) directives, the Sri Lankan Government has intensified its efforts to enhance state revenue collection by restructuring and digitalizing key revenue authorities. These …

Source: Lanka News Web - Pending
Published on Jul 23, 2025

Central Bank of Sri Lanka keeps Overnight Policy Rate unchanged at 7.75-pct

Author LBO Posted on July 23, 2025 | Policy The Monetary Policy Board decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at the current level of 7.75% at its meeting held yesterday. The Board arrived at this decision after carefully considering both …

Source: Lanka Business Online - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 23, 2025

UPI tops Visa to become global leader in digital payments: IMF

Biz News The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has declared India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) the world's leading digital payment system, surpassing Visa. UPI processed 85% of India's digital payments and approximately 60% globally in …

Source: News9 Live - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 22, 2025

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 4 Indian fishermen from Rameshwaram in Gulf of Mannar

Rameswaram: Four Indian fishermen from Rameswaram were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy on Tuesday. While some of these fishermen were fishing in the Gulf of Mannar between Dhanushkodi and Thalaimannar, the Sri Lankan Navy arrived in the area and seized the …

Source: The Print - Neutral
Published on Jul 24, 2025

Nature Risk Is Financial Risk

With investors already confronting the consequences of environmental instability, there can no longer be any doubt that nature risk is financial risk. Asset owners, central banks, and institutions like the International Monetary Fund have a responsibility …

Source: Project Syndicate - New York - Center-left
Published on Jul 21, 2025

Towards decentralised, citizen-centric governance model for Sri Lanka

It’s now time to choose an innovative system of governance Executive summary: Sri Lanka’s politically tarnished centralised system of governance structure has continued to disenfranchise the majority of its citizens and has robbed its true potential before …

Source: Daily FT - Pending
Published on Jul 21, 2025

IMF representatives reaffirms support for Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s fiscal performance in the first five months of 2025 has shown signs of improvement, with the overall budget deficit narrowing and a reduction in net domestic financing, according to the latest Central Bank data. From January to May 2025, the …

Source: The Island - Center-left
Published on Jul 21, 2025

IMF backs Sri Lanka’s push toward sustainable global economic integrat

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reaffirmed its support for Sri Lanka’s economic recovery and global integration following a high-level meeting with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat. President Dissanayake …

Source: The Morning - Pending
Published on 00:27 GMT

Progressive or retrogressive? Rationally defining AKD’s Presidency and NPP Government

AKD at Ehelepola Walawwa ‘…estimated income poverty…remains stubbornly high, affecting as much as a quarter of the population in 2024, and twice as high as in 2021. The reversal in poverty reduction gains during the crisis has taken Sri Lanka back to its …

Source: Daily FT - Pending
Published on 00:27 GMT

Is global free trading paradoxical?

Although finalising an FTA is a lengthy process and time consuming, it is advisable to commence sooner, exploring areas and avenues to prevent surprises Introduction History tells us that the 2008 GFC was effectively managed with the coordinated effort …

Source: Daily FT - Pending
Published on Jul 21, 2025

Sri Lanka Port City tower with clock to ‘rival Big Ben’ gets tax holiday

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka has given a 25-year tax holiday, and the next 10 years at half the rate, to Ceylon Real Estate Holdings (Private) Limited, which will develop a mixed use plot in the Colombo Port City. Ceylon Real Estate Holdings is a subsidiary of …

Source: EconomyNext - Neutral
Published on Jul 21, 2025

Sri Lanka gives 25-year tax holiday to Port City CHEC real estate unit

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka has given a 25-year tax holiday, and the next 10 years at half the rate, to IFC Colombo 1 (Pvt) Ltd, which will develop a mixed use plot in the Colombo Port City. IFC Colombo 1 is a unit of CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd, which in …

Source: EconomyNext - Neutral
Published on Jul 21, 2025

Sri Lanka Port City ICC unit gets 25-year tax holiday for Rs13.8bn residential towers

ECONOMYNEXT – ICC Port City (Private) Limited, which will build two high-end residential towers and luxury villas in the Colombo Port City, has been given a 25-year tax holiday and half the rate for the next 10 years. ICC Port City, which is promoted by …

Source: EconomyNext - Neutral
Published on 00:27 GMT

Impact of emerging tech and AI on jobs: Are companies and workers ready?

IMF First Deputy Managing Director Dr. Gopinath At the recent SLID–Huawei CXO Forum, I posed a question to the keynote speaker and panel: What is the real impact of AI on jobs? The panel unanimously acknowledged that Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other …

Source: Daily FT - Pending

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 13:11 GMT

Von der Leyen cautions Zelensky on danger to Ukraine’s EU offer

(MENAFN) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has raised serious concerns with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky over a new law weakening the country’s anti-corruption agencies—reforms seen as essential for Ukraine’s EU membership …

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Published on July 23, 2025 - 16:30 GMT

What 2025 and Beyond Holds for the Caribbean Market: Expansion, Integration & Resilience

Simplotel unveils insights on the Caribbean market, forecasting strong tourism growth, regional integration, and economic resilience through 2025 and beyond. MONTEGO BAY, SAINT JAMES PARISH, JAMAICA, July 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Key Insights from …

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Published on July 22, 2025 - 10:53 GMT

EU Balance of Payments and International Investment Position statistical sources and methods - B.o.p. and i.i.p. e-book

Introduction The European Central Bank (ECB), with the support of the European System of Central Bank’s (ESCB’s) Statistics Committee, compiles and publishes the balance of payments (b.o.p.) and the international investment position (i.i.p.) of the euro …

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Published on July 9, 2025 - 09:04 GMT

Sweden gives SEK 8.2 billion to world’s poorest countries

SWEDEN, July 9 - The Government has decided to contribute SEK 8.2 billion to the International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank’s fund for the world’s poorest countries. In doing so, Sweden is contributing to the record-breaking 21st …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 13:08 GMT

Zelensky inks law to end independence of anti-graft agencies

(MENAFN) Ukraine’s Parliament has passed a controversial law that effectively ends the independence of the country’s leading anti-corruption institutions, drawing sharp criticism at home and abroad. The Verkhovna Rada voted on Tuesday to place the National …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 01:49 GMT

APRA Chair John Lonsdale - Speech to Australian Banking Association Conference 2025

Key points “Whether it’s the prospect of a trade war sparking a global recession or a major cyber-attack on the payments system, Australians expect their banks, insurers and superannuation funds to be resilient and prepared for these risks. APRA’s …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry
Published on July 23, 2025 - 11:10 GMT

FinNewsAPI Unveils New Update to Empower Developers and Financial Institutions with Real-Time Global Market Insights

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FinNewsAPI has officially launched a major update to its financial news API service, delivering faster, more accurate, and globally inclusive data to developers, fintech platforms, …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on July 23, 2025 - 10:57 GMT

Tide Capital Reveals Crypto Paradigm Shift in Institutional Era

New York, NY, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tide Capital’s latest research reveals Bitcoin and Ethereum are redefining institutional finance frameworks. BTC shattered records above $120,000, while ETH’s structural scarcity drives fundamental …

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Published on July 25, 2025 - 00:00 GMT

Special No-Cost Package for the 2025 Malaysia Ultra Trail by UTMB - Rechallenge Support Tour

For supporting the challenges of DNF runners in Kaga Spa Trail 2025 KASHIWA-CITY, CHIBA, JAPAN, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lucent Corporation (LUC+ Adventures / HQ: Kashiwa-city, Chiba, CEO: Yoshihiro Nakano) is excited to announce …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 23:10 GMT

NCRI-US Welcomes Senate Resolution Urging Snapback Sanctions on Iran’s Regime

Reinstating UN sanctions is not only a strategic necessity—it is a vital step to sever the regime’s financial lifelines and confront its rogue behavior. WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Council …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 17:58 GMT

Former STARRS Leader Matt Lohmeier Voted By Senate As Under Secretary of Air Force

Air Force Academy Graduate. F-15 Fighter Pilot. Space Force Commander. Former USAF Lt. Colonel. COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. Senate voted today to confirm Matt Lohmeier, formerly STARRS Executive Vice …

Distribution channels: Aviation & Aerospace Industry, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on July 24, 2025 - 17:52 GMT

87 U.S. Legislators Press Trump-Vance Administration to Ensure Safe Return of Armenians to Nagorno Karabakh

ANCA-Backed Bipartisan letter - led by the Congressional Armenian Caucus - Highlights Swiss Peace Initiative for Nagorno Karabakh WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 17:45 GMT

Anthropic, EY, and Johns Hopkins APL Executives Elected to OASIS Board to Drive Open Development, Global Collaboration

Jay White of Microsoft and Pablo Breuer Secure Additional Terms, Reinforcing Continuity and Strategic Momentum at OASIS BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- OASIS Open, the international standards and open source …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 15:21 GMT

Gaza at death’s door: MA Healthcare workers demand end of taxpayer funding for starvation of Gaza

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Friday July 25th at 12pm. Location: Mass Ave & Harrison Ave, Boston (Corner of Boston Medical Center) To Join Virtually Please Register at: https://us06web.zoom.us…

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 14:54 GMT

New Global Research From Sinch Highlights Urgent Need for Brands to Rethink Customer Communication Strategies

STOCKHOLM, CO, SWEDEN, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sinch, a global leader in cloud communications and customer engagement, has announced the findings of its new global research report, “The state of customer communications.” The report …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 12:37 GMT

A-TEAM Home Care Delivers Skilled Nursing and Therapy in the Comfort of Home

Award-winning home care provider A-TEAM offers bilingual, compassionate in-home services for seniors, veterans, and disabled adults across Pennsylvania. PA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With concern for higher quality of in-home …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 11:58 GMT

Automotive Power Tilt And Telescopic Steering Column Report 2025 – For Strategy Officers and Market Intelligence Teams

The Business Research Company's Automotive Power Tilt And Telescopic Steering Column Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends And Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Save 30% On All …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 11:58 GMT

Phosphatidylcholine Market Report For M&A, Expansion, And Competitive Benchmarking (2025–2034)

The Business Research Company's Phosphatidylcholine Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How Big Is The Global …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 11:58 GMT

The Phosphatidylethanolamine Market Forecast To 2034 – For Business Leaders, Analysts, And Strategic Teams

The Business Research Company's Phosphatidylethanolamine Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How Big Is The Global …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 11:57 GMT

Plant-Based Protein Supplements Report 2025 – For Strategy Officers And Market Intelligence Teams

The Business Research Company's Plant-Based Protein Supplements Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How Big Is The Global …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 11:57 GMT

Phenylephrine Drugs Market Forecast To 2034 – For Business Leaders, Analysts, And Strategic Teams

The Business Research Company's Phenylephrine Drugs Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How Big Is The Global Phenylephrine Drugs …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 11:57 GMT

The Automotive Rigid Steering Columns Market Forecast To 2034 – For Business Leaders, Analysts, And Strategic Teams

The Business Research Company's Automotive Rigid Steering Columns Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Save 30% On All …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 11:57 GMT

Personalized Genomics Market Report For M&A, Expansion, And Competitive Benchmarking (2025–2034)

The Business Research Company's Personalized Genomics Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How Has The Personalized …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 11:56 GMT

Global Performance Enhancing Drugs Market To Reach $14.16 Billion By 2029 With A Growth Rate Of 5.5%

The Business Research Company's Performance Enhancing Drugs Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What Is The Current Market …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 11:55 GMT

Vitamin And Dietary Supplement Global Market To Swell To $185.24 Billion In 2025

The Business Research Company's Vitamin And Dietary Supplement Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Over the past few years …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 11:55 GMT

Plexiform Neurofibroma Treatment Report 2025 – For Strategy Officers And Market Intelligence Teams

The Business Research Company's Plexiform Neurofibroma Treatment Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How Big Is The Global …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 11:55 GMT

Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (PPMS) Treatment Market Analysis 2025 – Long-Term Investment & Planning Insights

The Business Research Company's Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (PPMS) Treatment Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 11:55 GMT

Automotive Part Cleaners And Degreasers Report 2025 – For Strategy Officers And Market Intelligence Teams

The Business Research Company's Automotive Part Cleaners And Degreasers Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Save 30% On …

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