The World Bank forecasts a 3.5% economic growth rate for Sri Lanka in 2025, despite pressure from U.S. tariffs and lingering effects from its financial crisis. Last year’s 5% growth was largely supported by a $2.9 billion IMF bailout package.
Date: April 23, 2025
Read MoreRussian charter flights to Sri Lanka are paused for the summer off-season due to low demand, raising concerns about tourism revenue and market competition from other destinations.
Date: April 23, 2025
Read MoreThe Vatican has recognized 167 Sri Lankan Catholics killed in the 2019 Easter bombings as 'Witnesses of Faith' at a memorial led by Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, renewing calls for a full investigation into the attacks.
Date: April 21, 2025
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