Unleashing Sri Lanka’s Entrepreneurial Potential: The Role of Startups in Shaping Ceylon’s Economic Future
Sri Lanka, historically known as Ceylon, is at a turning point in its economic journey. After navigating a severe economic crisis in 2022, marked by inflation, currency depreciation, and shortages, the nation is now poised for recovery and growth. Central to this transformation is the rise of startups and entrepreneurship, which are redefining Sri Lanka’s […]
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. […]
Can U.S. Car Makers Use Tariffs to Take Over the Global Market?
When headlines hit that the U.S. is cracking down on Chinese electric vehicle imports with sweeping new tariffs, the auto industry sat up straight(U.S> Car Makers). For American car makers, especially those struggling to compete globally, this might feel like a long-awaited opening. But the real question is: will U.S. car manufacturers actually use this […]
From Crisis to Cautious Recovery: The Socio-Economic Turning Point in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s socio-economic journey over the past few years has been a story of turbulence, resilience, and cautious optimism. The island nation, once hailed as a South Asian success story, found itself plunged into one of the worst economic crises in its post-independence history in 2022. But as we move through 2025, there are signs […]
Sri Lanka’s financial sector is confronting a formidable challenge
Climate change.A recent report highlights that the sector faces over US$10 billion in climate-related financial risks, underscoring the urgent need for comprehensive strategies to mitigate these impacts (formidable challenge). The Financial Sector’s Climate Exposure Sri Lanka’s economy is deeply intertwined with climate-sensitive sectors such as agriculture, tourism, and fisheries. The increasing frequency of extreme weather […]
Sri Lanka’s Digital Shopping Boom: E-Commerce Card Spending Surges by 27.4% in 2024
In a remarkable shift that reflects Sri Lanka’s growing digital adoption, e-commerce spending via payment cards surged by 27.4% in 2024, reaching a record Rs. 367.6 billion. The data, recently released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, reveals a country that is rapidly embracing online commerce and digital payments as part of everyday life […]
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, […]
Sri Lanka’s Economic Outlook: Navigating Recovery Amid Global Challenges
In a recent projection, the World Bank anticipates Sri Lanka’s economy to grow by 3.5% in 2025, maintaining its October forecast despite facing significant external pressures, notably from substantial U.S. tariffs and ongoing recovery efforts from a severe financial crisis. (Economic Outlook) A Resilient Rebound Emerging from a profound financial downturn triggered by a record […]
