Sri Lanka’s Wake-Up Call: Why We Must Never Forget the Economic Downfall
When a nation faces collapse, the lessons often come too late. But for Sri Lanka, the opportunity to learn—and act—is still within reach. As outgoing Treasury Secretary Mahinda Siriwardana steps down after steering the economy through its worst crisis in decades, his reflections offer a sobering reminder of how easily things can unravel when warnings […]
Sri Lanka’s Debt Repayment Challenge: Navigating 2025 and Beyond
IntroductionSri Lanka enters 2025 with a delicate balance between economic recovery and looming debt obligations. The nation’s public debts—reshaped through debt restructuring and IMF support—will require substantial repayments (Debt Repayment). How Sri Lanka handles this repayment burden over the next several years will determine whether the economy sustains growth or falters under fiscal strain. 1. […]
Sri Lanka’s Remarkable Economic Rebound: A Blueprint for Global Resilience
Introduction In June 2025, Sri Lanka received global recognition from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as a shining example of economic resilience and policy reform.(Economic Rebound) Once grappling with its worst financial crisis in modern history, the island nation is now being hailed as a global model for recovery through disciplined debt restructuring, fiscal accountability, […]
What Sri Lanka Can Expect Economically from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s Visit to Germany
A Timely Diplomatic Mission President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is currently in Germany, having arrived on June 11, 2025, for an official state visit on the invitation of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. This marks a key moment for Sri Lanka—one where diplomacy meets economic urgency. As global economies shift and Sri Lanka pursues a path of […]
Ray Dalio’s Bold AI Prediction for 2025: What Middle-Income Countries Like Sri Lanka Can Learn
By Ceylon Public Affairs | June 3, 2025 The global economic landscape is shifting at an unprecedented pace, and Ray Dalio, the billionaire founder of Bridgewater Associates, has just made his boldest prediction yet: Artificial Intelligence (AI) will redefine the world in 2025, bringing changes so profound that the next five years will feel like […]
The Alarming Truth About COVID-19 Vaccine Risks: A Sri Lankan Perspective on Global Findings
In the wake of a global health crisis that reshaped societies, economies, and healthcare systems, the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines was hailed as a monumental achievement(COVID-19 Vaccine Risks). For Sri Lanka, a nation grappling with the pandemic’s devastating effects, vaccines offered a glimmer of hope. However, a recent Korean government study shared by Dr. Peter […]
Can Foreign Investment in Sri Lanka Be Made Better?
Foreign direct investment (FDI) has long been viewed as a catalyst for economic development in emerging markets. For Sri Lanka, an island nation with immense potential and strategic geographic positioning, attracting sustainable foreign investment should be a golden opportunity. But the real question is: Can we make foreign investment in Sri Lanka better? The answer […]
Sri Lanka’s Salt Industry: A Forgotten Goldmine of the Coast
Introduction: More Than Just a Grain of Salt Along the quiet coastal lines of Puttalam, Hambantota, and Mannar, a timeless process unfolds under the sun. Glimmering salt pans stretch toward the horizon—shallow pools slowly giving birth to one of nature’s most essential minerals. Salt. Though often taken for granted, Sri Lanka’s salt industry carries deep […]
Sri Lanka’s Booming Logistics Sector: The Silent Giant of Post-Crisis Recovery
Introduction: A Quiet Revolution in Motion While many sectors in Sri Lanka are still recovering from the 2022-2023 economic crisis, one industry has been quietly gaining momentum: logistics (Logistics Sector). The island’s strategic location, rising eCommerce activity, and renewed foreign investment interest have turned logistics into one of the most promising business opportunities in 2025. […]
India-Pakistan Tensions Reignite: What It Means for Sri Lanka and South Asia
Tensions between India and Pakistan have flared up once again following a deadly attack in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir, in April 2025. As the dust settles, the implications go far beyond the Line of Control. For smaller South Asian nations like Sri Lanka, the effects of this geopolitical fallout could ripple through trade, tourism, regional cooperation, […]