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Shihar Aneez
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Consultant Editor, EconomyNext
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environmental and urban topics.Social issues politics
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By Shihar Aneez| EconomyNext Verified ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s foreign exchange revenue from tourism rose to $354 million in March, rising 4.6 percent compared to the same month last year, the central bank said, quoting tourism promotion authorities. The revenue in March last year was $338.4 million. Sri Lanka’s new government has aimed ambitious $5 million revenue from tourism this year.
By Shihar Aneez| EconomyNext Verified ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s remittances coming from its overseas expatriate workers rose to near record high and gained 21.1 percent to $693.3 million in March 2025 compared to the same month last year, helped by more expatriates using the official banking channels. Sri Lanka’s witnessed record high monthly remittances of $702.1 million in July 2020, the Central Bank data showed. The March remittances were the second best in the history of the country.
By Shihar Aneez| EconomyNext Verified ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s foreign exchange revenue from tourism rose to $354 million in March, rising 4.6 percent compared to the same month last year, the central bank said, quoting tourism promotion authorities. The revenue in March last year was $338.4 million. Sri Lanka’s new government has aimed ambitious $5 million revenue from tourism this year.
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EconomyNext
EconomyNext is a news service that focuses on economic, financial, and political developments in Sri Lanka. It provides independent news, analysis, and commentary on various topics, including business trends, economic policies, and market updates. The service is part of Echelon Media and serves as a vital resource for those interested in Sri Lanka's economic landscape. The company offers in-depth articles on economic and business news, along with video content such as infographics and slideshows that visually represent key issues. EconomyNext also provides advertising opportunities for businesses aiming to connect with an audience interested in economic and business news related to Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
Founded: 2015