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Sri Lanka’s economy has reached a significant milestone, approaching pre-crisis levels, but the recovery remains incomplete and uneven, with household income and labor market outcomes still lagging be…

During the first 8 months of 2026 (from January to August), the Sri Lankan government’s cumulative budget surplus was recorded as Rs. 35.4 billion. There are several important points to note regarding…

A clear policy in the NPP manifesto presented to the people during the 2024 election campaign was “0% VAT on essential food items”. It mentioned the introduction of 0% VAT on essential goods including…