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Sri Lanka and World Bank Group Launch New Partnership to Create Jobs, Attract Private Investment

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- The World Bank Group and the Government of Sri Lanka today launched a new five-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) to support Sri Lanka's continued recovery, help achieve it... Read More


Sri Lanka Eyes Stronger Energy Ties as Moscow Meetings Deepen Cooperation

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- The Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and Leader of the House of Parliament of Sri Lanka, Bimal Rathnayake, undertook an official visit to Moscow, where he en... Read More


Chevron Lanka exceeds LKR 4Bn in earnings for first time

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- Chevron Lubricants Lanka PLC ("Chevron Lanka") (LLUB), a listed entity in the Colombo Securities Exchange ("CSE"), notched up record earnings in 2025, the highest ever in its 32-... Read More


IASL launches revamped website to better serve Sri Lanka's insurance ecosystem

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- The Insurance Association of Sri Lanka (IASL) announced the launch of its newly revamped official website at www.iasl.lk, reinforcing the Association's commitment to transparency... Read More


Sri Lanka's apparel sector gains competitive edge under UK's DCTS scheme

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- The United Kingdom's revised Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), effective from January 2026, presents a clear opportunity for Sri Lanka's apparel sector. It is particula... Read More


EDB and CPC Meets Sri Lankan Exporters on Fuel Distribution

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) recently convened a high-level meeting between the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and a broad cross-section of Sri Lanka's export... Read More


Ceylon Chamber Highlights Importance of Balanced Tax Policy in Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill 2026

Sri Lanka, March 31 -- The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, through its Tax Steering Committee, has actively engaged with stakeholders on the proposed Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill of 2026, recognising i... Read More


Supreme Court held its first-ever paperless hearing; leads digital transformation with e-Filing initiative

Sri Lanka, March 29 -- The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has marked a significant milestone in its digital transformation with the implementation of its e-Filing Portal under the e-Courts Project. This i... Read More


Hambantota Intl Port Invests USD 108 Mn in New Cranes; Expands Container Terminal Capacity To 2 Mn TEU

Sri Lanka, March 29 -- Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) has signed an agreement to invest USD 108 million in new container handling equipment, marking a major expansion of its container term... Read More


Sri Lanka's Total Export Earnings Hit $1.4 Billion in February, Up 4.22% YoY

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Sri Lanka's total exports, including both merchandise and services, reached US$ 1,401.78 million in February 2026, reflecting a notable year-on-year growth of 4.22% compared to ... Read More