Himaru Yatipansalawa, Research Analyst, and Paveera Deheragoda, Junior Research Analyst, examine how the region fared in March 2026, assessing both its momentum and the risks South Asia may continue to face in light of the ongoing conflict.
SL posted a current account surplus for the third consecutive year in 2025. However, the evolving Gulf conflict introduces some level of uncertainty towards sustaining this number.
Taking this into context , where do you see Sri Lanka’s current account settling by end-2026?
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Date: 9th April 2026
Time: 5:00pm
Location: Courtyard By Marriot
How resilient is Sri Lanka’s economy amidst rising global uncertainty?
Frontier will be partnering with CFA Society Sri Lanka, to bring you a session on how the ongoing Middle East conflict could impact Sri Lanka’s macroeconomic stability.
With external shocks emerging, we'll be looking at how corporate and investment readiness works across multiple scenarios.
Seats are limited, secure yours now!
Chayu Damsinghe, an economist at @FrontierResSL, agrees macroeconomic stability shouldn’t be affected. Sri Lanka has been running big fiscal and external surpluses for four years now. “We haven’t seen both surpluses sustained at the same time ever before.”
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This week we bid farewell to a co-worker who single-handedly kept the iced coffee industry afloat.
Goodbye Dianie, and good luck with everything you do. We’ll miss you!
Nickel - a key input in stainless steel production and EV batteries has seen a sharp price surge in recent months, rising by over 30% between mid-December and January.
Which country do you think accounts for more than 60% of the world’s nickel mine supply?
How has South Asia fared amid a backdrop of global uncertainties?
Himaru Yatipansalawa (Research Analyst) and Paveera Deheragoda (Junior Research Analyst) explore the region’s transformation over 2025, analysing the factors behind these shifts.
For more information, read the full report titled ‘Sri Lanka Economic Monthly - January 2026 | The Lion Defiant’, out now on our online research platform, Athena.
Why may Sri Lanka’s economy be structurally different to what we’ve seen in the past?
Anjali Hewapathage, our Deputy Head of Macroeconomic Research, explores the impact of various factors, including outflows and the impact of Cyclone Ditwah.
The session will also feature a panel discussion with Nitesh Jain (CareEdge Global) and Sumedha Das Gupta (Economist Intelligence: EIU), offering diverse perspectives on where the South Asian story could lead in the years ahead.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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This open-to-attend session will feature a presentation by the Frontier Research team, followed by a panel discussion with our guest speakers. Register via our Zoom link to secure your spot: https://t.co/Vdu9NBb7x5
Join us as we unpack the key forces shaping South Asia’s medium-term outlook. Drawing on current geopolitical, trade, and financial shifts, we’ll explore how these global dynamics are translating into domestic developments across the region.