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Oil palm growers call on authorities to shed political interest and lift ban on crop

Sri Lanka, Nov. 16 -- l US$ 200 mn spent each year on imports of edible oil l Call to reject myths about the crop l Benefits to the country out-weighs interests of importers Small-scale planters in t... Read More


The 'unknown poor' make clarion call for permanent houses

Sri Lanka, Nov. 16 -- l Appeal to authorities to end slavery and refugee status l Compelled to face unpredictable rent increases, unfair restrictions, and the constant threat of eviction A bottom-top... Read More


Apparel exporters hail Budget 2026

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) welcomed the Budget 2026, recognising its emphasis on export-led growth, investment facilitation, and continued macroeconomic stability.... Read More


Sri Lanka can be a hub for pharmaceutical manufacturing

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Improving quality and delivery, the key Stresses importance of corrective and preventive action for industry growth Sri Lanka can be a hub for pharmaceutical manufacturing in the ... Read More


Stalled Sinopec project gets new start

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- l Momentum in FDIs continue with USD 827 mn in foreign capital inflow during first nine months of this year l Confidence in surpassing this year's FDI target next year is high ... Read More


CBSL to present findings to FM for regulation of virtual assets - FIU

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- The survey on virtual asset service providers conducted by the Central Bank's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has been successful with a large number of responses from individu... Read More