AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTourism: Sri Lanka earned $2.245 billion from tourism in the first nine months of 2026, down from $2.473 billion a year earlier, despite September earnings edging up to $185.6 million. Power Supply: Former minister Patali Champika Ranawaka estimates the October 17 nationwide blackout caused more than Rs. 4 billion in economic losses and has called for an independent inquiry. Foreign Reserves: The Central Bank says it bought more than $8 billion from the foreign-exchange market over four years, supported by export and tourism surpluses; reserves stood at $6.9 billion at September-end, with an $8 billion year-end target. Ports: The US has pledged $17 million to digitise Colombo Port operations, while China Merchants Port Holdings has withdrawn from a proposed $350 million logistics hub. New Mobility: Sri Lanka is preparing a passenger-drone service, with its first aircraft arriving at the airport and an inaugural flight expected later this month or in early November.
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