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Softlogic Life completes 100% acquisition of Allianz Life Insurance Lanka Ltd

Sri Lanka, July 12 -- Softlogic Life Insurance PLC has successfully completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Allianz Life Insurance Lanka Limited (Life Business), following the receipt of re... Read More


Exporters warn against backdoor charges, urge Government to uphold transparent trade practices

Sri Lanka, July 11 -- The Joint Chambers of Commerce today urged the Government of Sri Lanka to engage in meaningful consultation with all recognized industry chambers before making decisions that dir... Read More


Advocata Institute Urges Government to Uphold Electricity Sector Reforms

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- The Advocata Institute today called on the Sri Lankan government to reaffirm its commitment to the critical reforms initiated by the 2024 Electricity Act. The think tank emphasiz... Read More


TISL expresses deep concern over the inertia in appointing the Chairperson of the RTI Commission

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- As of July 9, 2025, Sri Lanka's Right to Information (RTI) remains without a duly appointed Chairperson. The seat has been vacant since the resignation of retired Supreme Court J... Read More


Special discussion on the new tariff policy imposed by the United States

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- A special discussion on the new tariff policy imposed by the United States was held this morning (10) at the Presidential Secretariat between President Anura Kumara Disanayake an... Read More


Reduction in tariff from 44-pct to 30-pct is a constructive & important first step: Ceylon Chamber

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce views the reduction in the tariff rate from 44% to 30% a constructive and important first step by the Government toward bringing Sri Lanka's tariff... Read More


Emirates to Introduce Refurbished B777 on Colombo Route from 18 July

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- Emirates, the world's largest international airline, will deploy its retrofitted four-class Boeing 777 on flights EK650/651 operating between Dubai and Colombo from 18 July. Serv... Read More


Sri Lanka among top 3 summer getaways according to Emirates search data

Sri Lanka, July 9 -- Sri Lanka is among the top three summer destinations for travel in July and August, according to the latest booking data of Emirates, the world's biggest international airline. E... Read More


ComBank launches Sri Lanka's first AI-powered SME Credit Underwriting Solution

Sri Lanka, July 9 -- The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has announced the launch of Sri Lanka's first Artificial Intelligence-powered SME Credit Underwriting Solution, taking a transformative step in resha... Read More


Don't Drive Away What's Helping Consumers, Advocata Pushes for Checkout Tax Reform

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- Thousands of parcels ordered by Sri Lankans from popular e-commerce platforms like TEMU, AliExpress, and eBay are now stuck at customs, caught in a legal grey zone that's choking ... Read More