Sri Lanka plans new customs policies to avoid 12.5% US tariffs – report
2026-06-18
Sri Lanka plans to tighten customs screening to better identify imported goods made with forced labour and to implement internationalContinue Reading
Sangeeth Wijesuriya’s USD 23M claim: Deputy finance minister denies involvement
2026-06-16
Deputy Finance Minister Anil Jayantha Fernando has refuted social media reports claiming that he rejected a proposed USD 23 millionContinue Reading
Fuel subsidy ends in June, future action depends on situation: Deputy Finance Minister
2026-06-16
The three‑month fuel concession plan introduced by the government will conclude at the end of June, with a fresh decisionContinue Reading
Sri Lanka unlocks US$695 million IMF tranche
2026-06-03
Sri Lanka’s Treasury has received a tranche of USD 695 million following the successful completion of the 5th and 6thContinue Reading
Sri Lanka expects USD 700 Mn IMF disbursement on May 27 – Govt
2026-05-21
Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha Fernando told Parliament today (21) that Sri Lanka is expecting a significant inflow ofContinue Reading
Deputy Finance Minister refutes 4,000 vehicle import LC claim
2026-05-21
Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha Fernando has dismissed opposition allegations that Letters of Credit (LCs) were opened for 4,000Continue Reading
Govt explains Rupee pressure
2026-05-19
Deputy Finance Minister Anil Jayantha Fernando told Parliament today (19) that the recent depreciation pressure on the Sri Lankan RupeeContinue Reading
Govt says fuel QR code system to continue
2026-05-19
Sri Lanka will continue to enforce the QR code system for fuel distribution as part of measures to manage consumption,Continue Reading
Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund remains safe, says Deputy Finance Minister
2026-04-27
Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha Fernando assured today that the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund remains safe and protected. AddressingContinue Reading
Deputy Finance Minister forecasts 5% growth in 2026
2025-12-18
Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Anil Jayantha Fernando, says Sri Lanka expects its economy to expand by more thanContinue Reading
Amending Laws on Women Working at Night : Update from Ministry
2025-10-16
The Ministry of Labour has announced plans to amend the existing laws on the employment of female workers at nightContinue Reading
Tax : New category for electric vehicles using fuel-powered motors
2025-08-22
Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Anil Jayantha Fernando, says a new category for Customs duties has been proposed for electricContinue Reading
Minister addresses BYD vehicles held at Customs
2025-08-05
Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development Anil Jayantha addressed concerns surrounding a large consignment of BYD electricContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, US in talks over 0% tariffs on key exports : Deputy Minister
2025-07-17
Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Anil Jayantha Fernando, says the United States has offered 0% tariff on certain exports fromContinue Reading
Sri Lanka aiming to further reduce US tariffs
2025-07-11
Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Anil Jayantha Fernando, says Sri Lanka intends to continue discussions with the US authorities untilContinue Reading
Vehicle imports : Govt warns public of false news
2025-07-08
Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Anil Jayantha Fernando, says news reports claiming that the Treasury has issued a red alertContinue Reading
IMF statement : Govt explains impact on electricity charges
2025-05-01
Deputy Minister of Economic Development Anil Jayantha Fernando says there is no possibility of increasing electricity charges in the nearContinue Reading
Sri Lanka delegation in US : Crucial talks tomorrow
2025-04-21
A Sri Lankan delegation is scheduled to meet United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Tuesday (22 Apr) for aContinue Reading