President Wickremesinghe Challenges Premadasa and Dissanayake to Open Debate with IMF
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has openly challenged Sajith Premadasa and Anura Kumara Dissanayake to engage in a public virtual discussion with
Inland Revenue Warns Public of Scammers Posing as Tax Officials
The Department of Inland Revenue has issued a warning about individuals impersonating Inland Revenue Department (IRD) officials and scamming people
Sajith Premadasa Pledges to Amend IMF Agreement for Economic Growth
Presidential candidate of the ‘Samagi Jana Sandhanaya’ and opposition leader, Sajith Premadasa, reiterated his commitment to amending Sri Lanka’s agreement
Sri Lanka’s Gross Official Reserves Rise to USD 5.7 Billion by June 2024
Sri Lanka’s Gross Official Reserves (GOR) have increased to USD 5.7 billion by the end of June 2024, up from
Government Proposes Adjustment to Personal Income Tax Slabs in IMF Discussions
The government has proposed to the IMF an adjustment in Personal Income Tax slabs from Rs. 500,000 to Rs. 720,000,
Egypt and Sri Lanka Discuss Boosting Trade, Investment, and Cooperation on Gaza Conflict
Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty met with his Sri Lankan counterpart, Ali Sabry, in Cairo on Saturday to discuss
IMF Warns Policy Slippages Could Jeopardize Sri Lanka’s Economic Recovery
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned that policy slippages could threaten Sri Lanka’s path to economic recovery. Following the
IMF Team in Colombo to Discuss Sri Lanka’s Economic Reform Program
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Peter Breuer, is currently in Colombo for a staff visit. A spokesperson
IMF Delegation to Review Sri Lanka’s Economic Progress Next Week
State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe announced that a delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will arrive in Sri
U.S. Welcomes Signs of Economic Stabilization in Sri Lanka
The United States has welcomed signs of economic stabilization in Sri Lanka, as well as the country’s steadfast commitment to