Government Attributes Recent Rupee Depreciation to Global Economic Headwinds.
Deputy Finance Minister Anil Jayantha Fernando clarifies that recent pressure on the Sri Lankan Rupee is due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, fluctuating oil prices, and shifts in global market sentiment rather than domestic policy failure.
Boosting Sri Lanka's Export Value Through Geographical Indications.
Geographical Indications (GI) serve as a strategic tool for Sri Lanka to move beyond commodity-based exports by securing premium pricing for products like tea and spices through intellectual property protection.
Middle East Conflict Triggers Regional Inflation Spike Across Southeast Asia.
Escalating tensions in the Middle East have caused a surge in oil prices, significantly impacting consumer inflation rates across Southeast Asia, with Singapore, Vietnam, and the Philippines facing the most immediate economic pressure.
Global Central Banks Navigate Monetary Policy Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty.
Central banks worldwide are grappling with the dilemma of adjusting interest rates as trade tensions and geopolitical conflicts, notably involving the US administration, create market volatility.

















