Sri Lanka

The UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Economy, has launched UNESCO’s Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) on Artificial Intelligence in Sri Lanka. The first …

Agribusiness and increased private investment can unlock growth, create jobs COLOMBO, October 6, 2026—Sri Lanka’s economy reached a significant milestone, reaching pre-crisis levels. But the recovery remains incomplete and uneven, …

Washington, DC: After constructive discussions, IMF Mission Chief for Sri Lanka Evan Papageorgiou issued the following statement: “IMF staff and the Sri Lankan authorities have reached staff-level agreement on the …

COLOMBO, September 30, 2026—The World Bank today approved $110 million to help Sri Lanka repair and reconstruct 600 kilometers of roads that were severely damaged by Cyclone Ditwah. The new …

The Indian men’s cricket team cruised into the final of the Asian Games 2026 after defeating Sri Lanka by 124 runs in the semi-finals at the Karogi Athletic Park in …

Washington, D.C.: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Mr. Evan Papageorgiou visited Sri Lanka during September 10-23, 2026, to discuss (i) recent macroeconomic developments and progress in implementing …

The Indian women’s cricket team will play Sri Lanka in the final of the Asian Games 2026 at Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, on Tuesday in what will be a repeat …

The Indian cricket team beat Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 final to clinch a record-extending eighth title at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. India posted 183/5 with Shafali …

When Batya Peters looks at the future, she sees more than a job. Like thousands of young Sri Lankans preparing to leave university, she is thinking about independence, stability and …

Washington, DC: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Mr. Evan Papageorgiou visited Colombo from June 24 to 30, to take stock of recent macroeconomic developments and discuss the authorities’ progress …