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Stay informed with the latest Sri Lanka business news, economic developments and financial updates from across the country. Lakbima News covers businesses, industries, markets, investments, trade, banking, finance and the major economic decisions shaping Sri Lanka. Follow the latest developments affecting Sri Lankan businesses and consumers, from changes in economic policy and financial markets to major investments, corporate developments and emerging business opportunities. Our business coverage also follows important developments in the regional and global economy that have an impact on Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka among world’s fastest-improving tourism economies: WEF
Sri Lanka has been ranked among the world’s 10 fastest-improving travel and tourism economies in the World Economic Forum’s 2026...
Read moreDetailsCan leasing companies seize your vehicle? Police clarify the law
The Sri Lanka Police have clarified the procedures governing the repossession of vehicles and other equipment by leasing and finance...
Read moreDetailsDollar rate today: US Dollar selling rate steady at Rs. 334
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (25), compared...
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Will the government raise the PAYE tax-free threshold to Rs. 200,000?
The government remains committed to increasing the monthly personal income tax-free threshold to Rs. 200,000, but did not promise to...
Read moreDetailsCBSL Governor says Fitch upgrade reflects Sri Lanka’s progress on economic reforms
The Governor of the Central Bank Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said Sri Lanka’s sovereign rating upgrade by Fitch Ratings from ‘CCC+’...
Read moreDetailsDollar rate today: US Dollar selling rate increases to Rs. 334
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (24), compared...
Read moreDetailsIMF, PM discuss outcomes of Sri Lanka’s IMF-backed programme and seventh review
The experience and outcomes of Sri Lanka’s IMF-supported programme, with a particular focus on its seventh review, were discussed when...
Read moreDetailsBEYOND THE CRISIS: SECTORAL PATHS TO DURABLE GROWTH
By Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) The Sri Lankan economy has faced a series of external and...
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Dollar rate today: US Dollar selling rate drops to Rs. 333
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (23), compared...
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Sajith, IMF discuss Sri Lanka’s post-EFF economic outlook and reform programme
Sri Lanka’s economic outlook beyond the current IMF-supported Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme, the implementation of ongoing reforms and the...
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