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Ceylon Chamber Acknowledges U.S. Tariff Reduction, Stresses Importance of Durable Trade Terms

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce commends the Government of Sri Lanka and the national negotiation team on the successful outcome of recent discussions with the United States, which... Read More


Free Trade Zone Manufacturers Association Rules Out Additional MFN Levies, Says 20-Pct Tariff Stands Alone

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- Dhammika Fernando, Chairman of the Free Trade Zone Manufacturers Association (FTZMA), emphasized that the new 20% U.S. tariff on Sri Lankan imports is a standalone rate and will n... Read More


US Dollar Shows Signs of Stabilisation on Easing Policy Uncertainty: Fitch Ratings

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- The US dollar has shown early signs of stabilisation against other currencies in the past few weeks, as US policy uncertainty has eased from record highs, Fitch Ratings says in it... Read More


EDB at 46: A Legacy of Transformative Progress

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- The 1st of August 2025 marks the 46th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), the country's apex organization for export promotion and development. Establishe... Read More


In 2023/24, 15-pct of SL students entering UK chose computing/IT, far above global average: report

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- A new report from ApplyBoard, a leading international student mobility platform, reveals that Sri Lankan students are playing a pivotal role in the evolving landscape of internat... Read More


John Keells CG Auto responds to BYD vehicle claims, Reaffirms compliance and transparency

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- In response to recent public discourse surrounding a consignment of BYD electric vehicles held at Sri Lanka Customs, John Keells CG Auto (Pvt) Ltd (JKCG Auto), the official distr... Read More


Opinion: Why Sri Lanka Should Be Ready for "B-READY"

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- In 2024, the global approach to measuring business climate saw a major transformation. The World Bank Group introduced the Business Ready (B-READY) Index, its new flagship report... Read More


High Commissioner Mahishini Colonne Presents Credentials To the Indian President Droupadi Murmu

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India, Mahishini Colonne, presented her credentials to the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, at the Rashtrapathi Bhavan in New Delhi on Tuesda... Read More


SLAEA hosts high-level forum on EU CSDDD: Strengthening sustainable trade through compliance

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- The Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association (SLAEA) hosted a high- level industry forum on July 9 at the Jetwing Hotel in Colombo 07, bringing together a diverse group of stakeho... Read More


HNB & Nucleus Software Collaborate to Enhance Transaction Banking Experience with FinnAxia

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- HNB PLC, one of Sri Lanka's leading and most forward-looking financial institutions, has implemented FinnAxia(R), the advanced Transaction Banking Suite from Nucleus Software, as... Read More