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Exporters seek stronger US trade ties after tariff relief

Srilanka, July 26 -- Sri Lankan exporters welcomed the decision by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on Friday (24) to reduce the proposed additional tariff on imports from S... Read More


SC Judges' retirement age extension proposal to Cabinet tomorrow

Srilanka, July 26 -- The proposal to extend the retirement age of Justices of the Supreme Court (SC) and the Court of Appeal (CA) by two years is to be submitted to the Cabinet of Ministers tomorrow. ... Read More


Gem industry calls for reforms to revive exports

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- Sri Lanka's gem and jewellery industry stakeholders are calling for further liberalisation through pragmatic tax reforms to unlock over US$1 billion in export potential, while ex... Read More


AI puts small nations on equal footing

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- Artificial intelligence (AI) is dismantling the traditional foundations of global competitiveness, making low labour costs and large workforces less relevant while creating an un... Read More


Launching of the NIBM Best Innovative Business Model Awards

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- It is with great pride, and a deep sense of purpose, that NIBMannounces a milestone for our nation's business community: the launch of the NIBM Best Innovative Business Model Awa... Read More


Strong banking data needs deeper analysis - Former DG CBSL

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- Sri Lanka's key financial soundness indicators in the banking and financial sector have improved considerably since the country's economic crisis, reflecting the resilience of th... Read More


Banking sector needs stronger defences against global shocks - CBSL Deputy Governor

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- Sri Lanka's banking and financial sector must move beyond traditional measures of resilience and strengthen institutional coordination, governance and crisis preparedness to with... Read More


Chemmani excavations uncover 11 more skeletal remains

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- Eleven more skeletal remains have been uncovered during excavations at the Chemmani mass grave site, with investigators also recovering a copper ring still attached to a finger b... Read More


Over 4,600 dengue cases filed

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- Over 4,600 lawsuits have been filed in Courts against people accused of maintaining environments conducive to mosquito breeding around their homes during the first six months of ... Read More


Century of community healthcare

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- Sri Lanka's community health service, which has played a key role in strengthening the country's healthcare system, will mark its centenary celebrations on July 21 at the Bandara... Read More