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Visa: End-of-Year Tourist Transactions Up by 40% in Sri Lanka This Holiday Season

Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- Surge in card transactions by tourists was driven largely by in-store use of debit cards Domestic debit spends grew by 45% while cross-border debit spends grew by almost 30% Dom... Read More


Vehicle Cost Calculator: 2025 Brand New vehicle prices for new orders after import ban

Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- Explore the Vehicle Cost Calculator provided by Capital Alliance by clicking the link below. Sri Lanka Vehicle Cost Calculator Sri Lanka Vehicle Import Cost Calculator - CAL Sri... Read More


British High Commissioner welcomes appointment of new UK Trade Envoy for Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Jan. 31 -- Lord John Hannett of Everton OBE has been appointed as the new United Kingdom's Trade Envoy for Sri Lanka. Lord Hannett will support the UK's trade and investment promotion obje... Read More


CA Sri Lanka's Public Sector Wing, APFASL, Highlights Key Reforms in Procurement Guidelines 2024

Sri Lanka, Jan. 31 -- The Association of Public Finance Accountants of Sri Lanka (APFASL), the public sector wing of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), successfully co... Read More


Joint Chambers and Associations proposed solutions for Port congestion crisis

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- In light of the ongoing challenges faced at the Colombo port, the below listed Joint Chambers, along with key trade, maritime and logistics associations, wish to propose solution... Read More


Rothschild Estate: Preserving Sri Lanka's legacy through innovation and excellence

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- In the world of tea, James Taylor often takes center stage as the pioneer credited with establishing Sri Lanka's tea industry during British colonial rule at Loolecondera estate.... Read More


Is the country prepared to harvest the potential dollar income through its rubber industry?

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- By Emeritus Professor Asoka Nugawela (Department of Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka & Former Director, Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka) Sri Lanka ... Read More


Industry veteran Saifuddin Jafferjee re-elected Chairman of JAAF

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) held its 21st Annual General Meeting on 27th January in Colombo. Speaking at the event the reappointed Chairperson, Saifuddin Jafferje... Read More


Central Bank maintains Overnight Policy Rate at the current level

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, at its meeting held on 28 January 2025, decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) of the Central Bank at its... Read More


Total exports for December 2024 increased by 9.21-pct compared to 2023

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- As per the provisional data released by the Sri Lanka Customs, the merchandise export performance in December 2024 amounted to US$ 1,042.5 million, reflecting an 4.06% increase c... Read More