Rajan Philips President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has delivered an excellent first budget. It could easily be described as the best budget so far this century and presented in the most dire economic ...

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the Government’s aspiration is to elevate Sri Lanka, currently not a competitor in the field of innovation, to a comparable status with other countries, ...

The 2025 budget aligns with IMF targets, encouraging investment in the energy sector and encouraging foreign investors through competitive tariff rates.

The pause in US foreign assistance is affecting many important programmes in Sri Lanka, including ones critical to advancing food security, economic reforms, democratic governance, anti-corruption, ...

Male has now sought to yield to India’s concerns without compromising on existing agreements with China, Turkey, or ...

During the discussions, the World Bank delegation expressed appreciation for the progress made in Sri Lanka’s debt ...

Dissanayake cynically claimed that his government wants to establish the “economic sovereignty” of Sri Lanka, even as he is ...

Budget prioritises innovation aiming to transform Sri Lanka into a competitive player in the global innovation landscape, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said on Thursday (20). He emphasised that ...

The Sri Lanka Unique Identity Project (SL-UDI) will be a essential element of the country's digital transformation efforts.

Sri Lanka has announced a defence budget of LKR442 billion (USD1.5 billion) for 2025. According to budgetary documents ...

The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) welcomes the new Government’s maiden budget, recognizing its focus on export-driven growth, investment facilitation, and policy consistency. The budget’s ...

The Sri Lanka Administrative Service Association (SASA) has expressed its appreciation for the 2025 budget, highlighting its development-focused approach and its alignment with efforts to strengthen ...