July 1, 2026
3 developments
IMF warns of war-driven inflation
A staff visit found inflation up from 1.6% to 5.5%, prompting a 100-basis-point rate hike and temporary fuel and fertiliser subsidies.
Dissanayake reaffirms Port City
The president met CHEC chairman Bai Yinzhan and called the project a government priority.
Record trade delegation to Kunming
About 100 exporters and 250 representatives attended the China-South Asia Expo.