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Sri Lanka sells 100 billion rupees in 2029, 2031, and 2036 bonds

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- Sri Lanka sold 100 billion rupees in 2029, 2031, and 2036 bonds, according to data from the public debt management office. All offered 20 billion rupees of 15 September 2029 bon... Read More


IPS calls for investment- and export-led growth to sustain Sri Lanka's recovery

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- Sri Lanka must move away from debt-financed spending, tax concessions and import-intensive consumption to sustain its economic recovery, the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri La... Read More


IMF warns AI investment slump could cut Asia's output by 1.7%

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- A sharp reversal in artificial intelligence (AI) investment could leave Asia's economic output 1.7% below forecasts, the second-largest regional impact after the United States am... Read More


Treasury signals no immediate tax cuts in 2027 Budget

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- Businesses should not expect tax cuts in the 2027 Budget, with the Treasury signalling that the Government will instead focus on reforms, digitalised tax administration and a Wor... Read More


Sri Lanka opens dollar bond issue to foreign investors and expatriates

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- The Government plans to raise up to US$300 million through a Domestic Dollar Bond (DDB) issue, Treasury Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma said yesterday, with the offer being ... Read More


Justice Minister proposes changes to rules on monks' robes after prison

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- A special statement regarding the recommendations of the interim report of the committee appointed to update the rules, regulations, and standing orders under the Prisons Ordinan... Read More


Customs achieves 2026 revenue target of Rs. 2,207 Bn by Oct. 13

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- Sri Lanka Customs has achieved its revenue target of Rs. 2,207 billion for 2026 as of October 13, recording total revenue of Rs. 2,208 billion by that date. In 2025, Customs ach... Read More


Premium and hybrid vehicle registrations rise in Sept.

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- Premium vehicle registrations increased to 77 units in September from 66 in August, comprising 20 brand-new and 57 pre-owned vehicles. The segment remained small relative to the ... Read More


Three-judge bench appointed to consider petition against removing robe of Gnanasara Thera

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- President Judge of the Court of Appeal Rohantha Abeysuriya appointed a three-judge bench to consider the petitions filed requesting an order invalidating the decision taken by pr... Read More


Anojan death sentence set aside by Saudi Court of Appeal

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- The Saudi Court of Appeal set aside its earlier judgement imposing the death sentence on Sri Lankan national Sivarasa Anojan. Sivarasa was sentenced to death by a Saudi Arabian ... Read More