Tag:Economy

The report says that India is the third largest digitalised country in the world in terms of economy-wide digitalization, and twelfth among the G20 countries in the level of digitalisation of individual users.

With vegetable inflation exceeding 40 per cent, consumers face the brunt of soaring costs, while weak market monitoring and governance exacerbate the issue.

Sri Lanka’s central bank embraced deflationary measures that allowed currency appreciation and restored external stability. Critics argue, however, that these gains may be short-lived without structural reforms and tighter inflation targets.

The global economic growth is driven by strong economic activity in India, alongside recoveries in Pakistan, Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

SOEs, including SriLankan Airlines, Sri Lanka Telecom, and Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, have long been plagued by mismanagement and inefficiencies, burdening taxpayers.

Civil society will keep carrying the torch of hope that a more peaceful, just, equal and sustainable world is possible.

Highlighting positive economic indicators, the Prime Minister noted that the reduction in the policy rate would provide much-needed relief to businesses and investors.

Despite the political transition, Sri Lanka has maintained its economic policies, providing reassurance to investors. Analysts suggest the stability and anti-corruption stance of the new government could further bolster investor confidence.