Sri Lanka’s workers’ remittances exceed USD 400 mn in January 2024

Sri Lanka’s workers’ remittances exceed USD 400 mn in January 2024

February 11, 2024   11:31 am

Sri Lanka has recorded an 11.4% increase in workers’ remittances in January 2024, compared to those earned in January 2023.

According to Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment, Manusha Nanayakkara, Sri Lanka earned a total of USD 487.6 million in foreign remittances in January.

As per data gathered by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka’s foreign remittances earned between January – December 2023 amounted to USD 5,969.6 million.

Disclaimer: All the comments will be moderated by the AD editorial. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or slanderous. Please avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment and avoid typing all capitalized comments. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by flagging them(mouse over a comment and click the flag icon on the right side). Do use these forums to voice your opinions and create healthy discourse.

Most Viewed Video Stories

Smart classroom equipment provided to 42 Pirivens and 62 schools in Kegalle District (English)

Smart classroom equipment provided to 42 Pirivens and 62 schools in Kegalle District (English)

Voting rights for remand prisoners: Notice issued to EC members, Justice Minister (English)

2024 Presidential Election to be held on September 21 (English)

LIVE🔴Ada Derana Prime Time News Bulletin 6.55 pm

LIVE🔴Ada Derana Lunch Time News Bulletin 12.00 pm

Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe officially announces presidential candidacy (English)

President vows to uphold commitment to Buddhist education despite challenges (English)

Election Commission to announce Presidential Poll date tomorrow (English)