Moodys gives newly elected government a thumb’s up.

JICA to boost SL’s power sector with a Rs.26bn loan.

Declining exports cause trade deficit in June expand.

Constant policy changes affect construction industry.

ASPI closes at 7,306.94 in August (-0.3% MoM).

Tourist arrivals in July up 31.2% YoY to 175,804.

Vehicle reg. up 85.7% YoY in July on 3 wheelers and cars.

Go slow trade union action impacts June tea prodn

Business confidence index in July at 154 (-5 pts MoM).

Nielsen consumer confidence index at 78 in
July (-1ptMoM).

Deflation continues as CCPI declines 0.2% YoY in August.

“FMCG growth in general trade slowing”: Nielsen