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Colombo Stock Exchange Introduces GSS+ Bonds to the Sri Lankan Capital Market

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- In line with a broader, more inclusive approach and in alignment with evolving global standards, the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) is pleased to announce the launch of the GSS+ B... Read More


First Seven Seals RORO Vessel Carrying Used Vehicles Arrives at HIP Post Removal of Import Restrictions

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- Hambantota International Port (HIP) received a consignment of 1,560 used vehicles last week, marking the first shipment on a Seven Seals vessel to the port since the lifting of ... Read More


EU GSP+ Monitoring Mission to visit Sri Lanka next week

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- A team of senior European Union (EU) officials will undertake a visit to Sri Lanka from 28 April - 07May 2025 to review Sri Lanka's progress in implementing the 27 international... Read More


Sri Lankan State Banks' Capital Vulnerable Despite Profit Gains: Fitch Ratings

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Fitch Ratings expects Sri Lanka's state banks to continue to report weaker regulatory capital ratios than systemically important private banks, despite significantly higher prof... Read More


Foreign Minister to attend Pope Francis's Funeral Mass

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath will represent the Government of Sri Lanka at the funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis to be held on 2... Read More


Sri Lanka delegation agrees to work with US in lowering tariff and non-tariff barriers

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Statement by the Government of Sri Lanka on discussions held in Washington DC with United States Trade Representative (USTR) Office on reciprocal tariff A Sri Lankan delegation... Read More


IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement on Fourth Review under EFF with Sri Lanka; Global Trade Policy Uncertainty Poses Risks

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- IMF staff and the Sri Lankan authorities have reached staff-level agreement on economic policies to conclude the Fourth Review of Sri Lanka's reform program supported by the IMF... Read More


Pilot Project Launched in Southern Province to Strengthen Regional Contribution to Export Development

Sri Lanka, April 24 -- A strategic discussion aimed at enhancing the contribution of provincial export development was held on 22nd April 2025 under the patronage of Hon. Sunil Handunnetti, Minister o... Read More


CSE Launches XBRL System to Enhance Financial Reporting for Listed Companies

Sri Lanka, April 24 -- (L-R) Mr. Kassapa Weerasekera, Head - Listed Entity Compliance, CSE; Mr. Kaushal Siriwardena, Head of IT, IT, CSE; Mr. Kanishka Gunawardana, Manager, Legal, Enforcement and Comp... Read More


Sri Lanka's Q1 2025 Exports Surge by 5.87-pct, Reaching USS 4.21 Bn

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- Sri Lanka has demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth in its export sector during the first quarter of 2025, with total exports reaching US$ 4,212.13 Mn, reflecting a robu... Read More