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CA Sri Lanka submits comprehensive National Budget 2026 proposals

Sri Lanka, Sept. 29 -- In a significant move underscoring its commitment to national fiscal stability and economic growth, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) formally p... Read More


Ceylon Chamber Submits Recommendations to Strengthen Draft Public-Private Partnership Bill

Sri Lanka, Sept. 29 -- The Ceylon Chamber commends the Government's effort to introduce a legislative framework for PPPs through the Draft Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Bill, which is a requisite p... Read More


Building Bridges Through IVLP: A Sri Lankan Entrepreneur's Journey Across America

Sri Lanka, Sept. 29 -- When Jehan Wijesinghe boarded his flight to Washington, D.C., he wasn't just traveling to the United States. He was stepping into a rare opportunity: the International Visitor L... Read More


Fitch Assigns Sri Lanka's Hayleys Fentons First Time 'A+(lka)' National Rating

Sri Lanka, Sept. 25 -- Fitch Ratings has assigned Sri Lanka-based Hayleys Fentons Limited (HFL) a National Long-Term Rating of A+(lka). The Outlook is Stable. The rating reflects HFL's leading market... Read More


JAAF stresses need for proven VAT refund system to safeguard export stability post-SVAT

Sri Lanka, Sept. 25 -- The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) today reaffirmed its commitment to working with government authorities as Sri Lanka prepares to remove the Simplified Value Added Ta... Read More


Sri Lanka's Export Earnings hit USD 11.6 Bn in January-August 2025

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- Sri Lanka's export sector continued to demonstrate resilience and steady growth during the first eight months of 2025, recording total earnings of US$ 11,554.32 Mn. This reflect... Read More


Central Bank of Sri Lanka keeps Overnight Policy Rate unchanged

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- The Monetary Policy Board decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at the current level of 7.75% at its meeting held yesterday. The Board arrived at this decision aft... Read More


Colombo Stock Exchange revises Transaction Fees for Corporate Debt Securities

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) announced a revision to the transaction fees applicable to Corporate Debt Securities traded on its Automated Trading System (ATS) following appr... Read More


Sri Lanka's banks present far-reaching proposals to Finance Minister to drive economic recovery

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- Sri Lanka's banking sector has placed itself at the heart of the country's economic recovery roadmap, presenting a far-reaching set of proposals for inclusion in the 2026 Nation... Read More


Sri Lanka charts course for a renewable future with launch of Green Hydrogen Policy

Sri Lanka, Sept. 23 -- The Ministry of Energy, together with the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka hosted the Renewable Hydrogen S... Read More