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 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 […]
The Socio-Economic Fallout of the Sri Lanka–India Relationship: A Delicate Balancing Act
The long-standing relationship between Sri Lanka and India has always oscillated between strategic cooperation and subtle tension. While both nations share deep historical, cultural, and religious ties, the socio-economic impact of this bilateral relationship has been complex—particularly for Sri Lanka. In recent years, geopolitical shifts, trade dynamics, and economic dependencies have reshaped how this relationship […]
Sri Lanka’s Apparel Industry Calls for Urgent Policy Reforms Ahead of Stricter EU GSP+ Review
As Sri Lanka navigates a challenging global trade environment, the apparel industry is intensifying efforts to retain preferential access to the European Union (EU) market under the Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+). Although Sri Lanka remains eligible for GSP+ benefits until 2027, the upcoming review cycle is anticipated to be more rigorous, with the […]
Reviving Investor Confidence: The Key to Sri Lanka’s Economic Stability in 2025
In 2025, Sri Lanka stands at a critical socio-economic juncture. Having weathered a severe economic crisis and begun the road to recovery through IMF-backed reforms and fiscal discipline, the island nation must now address a vital, yet fragile component of long-term stability: investor confidence. Without sustained domestic and foreign investment, Sri Lanka’s recovery risks stagnation, […]
Sri Lanka’s Economic Outlook in 2025: Navigating Recovery Amid Global Headwinds
As Sri Lanka steps into 2025, the country stands at a critical turning point—emerging from a period of deep economic distress while facing new global and domestic challenges. The economic outlook for Sri Lanka in 2025 is a blend of cautious optimism, fiscal discipline, and structural reform, with growth prospects tempered by both internal vulnerabilities […]
A Timely Relief: The US Tariff Suspension and Its Ripple Effect on Sri Lanka’s Markets
On April 10, 2025, Sri Lanka’s capital markets saw a powerful rally, thanks to a positive shift in global trade policy(US Tariff). The United States announced a 90-day suspension of its newly imposed reciprocal tariffs, a move that immediately reverberated across emerging markets—including Sri Lanka. For the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), the news was a […]
Trump’s 110% China Tariffs: Implications for Asia’s Economy and Sri Lanka
Introduction: A New Front in the U.S.–China Trade War A new 110% tariff on Chinese imports imposed by Donald Trump has sent shockwaves through global markets(China Tariffs). This sweeping move – effectively doubling the cost of goods from China – marks an unprecedented escalation in the ongoing U.S.–China trade war. Announced as part of Trump’s […]
