Drivers linked to dissatisfaction with COVID strategy and economic prospects, but opposition failing to benefit The Institute for Health Policy (IHP) today released the first results from the Sri Lanka Opinion Tracker Survey (SLOTS) that was launched to assess public opinion as the country recovers from COVID-19. The new survey shows that increasing numbers of…
Purchasing Managers’ Indices for both Manufacturing and Services activities expanded in October 2021. Indicating a strong revival in manufacturing activities in the country, the manufacturing PMI reached a 7-month high at 60.4 in October 2021. Services PMI increased to 57.9 in October 2021 underpinned by the increases in New Businesses, Business Activities and Expectations for…
Dr Dushni Weerakoon Budget 2022 appears to be more of a stop-gap budget rather than one that sets out a framework on how revenues will continue to be mobilised and deficit financing requirements met over time. It seems that the government is hedging its bets on economic growth creating revenues, but with inflation set…
• Immediate one-off impact for large companies akin to the super gains tax seen in 2015; focus on building medium term stability • Government plans on balancing consumption driven growth with ambitious revenue targets • If successful, the introduction of green bond financing is a potential USD inflow avenue The incumbent Government set out the…
The Silk Road Journal by Mahika Ming The 2021 Belt and Road International Regatta was held in The 2021 Belt and Road International Regatta was held in Beihai, China from the 4th till 12th of November. Beihai is in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in the south of the Peoples Republic of China (PRC). The Belt…
By Sathya Karunarathne Introduction Successive governments have run fiscal deficits. Inadequate revenue collection and unrestrained government expenditure have worsened the country’s fiscal position. Tax revenue which averaged over 20% of GDP in 1990 has declined to under 10% of GDP in 2020. Ad hoc tax policy changes have significantly eroded the tax base. Weak tax…
PublicFinance.lk – The infographic shows the actual annual foreign debt service payments of GOSL (Government of Sri Lanka) from 2010 to 2020 and the projected foreign debt service payments from 2021 to 2025. The breakdown of foreign debt service between principal payments and interest payments is provided. During the period from 2010 to 2018, the…
Exclusive Interview with Ajith Fernando, CEO – CAL Group Having established itself as the preferred, full-service Investment Bank in Sri Lanka, the CAL Group is expanding into overseas markets such as Bangladesh. As the Group takes its first international steps forward as part of the Group’s expansion strategy, we sat down with Ajith Fernando, the…
Perceived Economic Opportunity Index 2021 [PEOI] Q3: July to September, 2021 This quarter marks the entry in to the second decade of tracking the perception of economic opportunities among the people of Sri Lanka. This unique measurement is based on the calculation of the Perceived Economic Opportunity Index (PEOI) developed by the Foundation of Economic…
Data shows every year 38,000 crashes cause 3,000 deaths and 8,000 injuries Road crash fatalities and injuries could cost countries like Sri Lanka between 3-5% of their GDP annually $2 billion additional investment needed to combat road safety crisis Priyantha Fernando* (34) was heading home after a typical day’s work when his motorcycle crashed into…
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