ECONOMYNEXT – In 2025, Sri Lanka navigated a turbulent path under the new National People’s Power (NPP) government, balancing economic stabilization post-2022 crisis with reforms, only to be derailed by the catastrophic Cyclone Ditwah in late November. Drawing from EconomyNext’s extensive reporting—focused on economy, business, and policy — the year saw optimism in tourism and growth forecasts, IMF-backed progress, and fiscal gains, but ended with disaster’s shadow. Below are the key stories that garnered widespread coverage in 2025: Jan 14 – Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake undertook a four-day official visit to China. During the visit, he engaged in…
Sri Lanka 2025: A Year of Recovery, Reforms, and Ruin
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