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
Govt reveals US response to SL request
2025-04-07
The US Government has asked Sri Lanka to propose ways to reduce its trade deficit between the two nations followingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka moves toward ratifying ILO Convention 190
2025-03-10
Steps have already been initiated to look into the ratification of the ILO Convention 190 on eliminating violence and harassmentContinue Reading
Minister slams newspaper for fake news on Tax on migrant workers
2025-03-03
Deputy Minister of Economic Development Anil Jayantha Fernando informed the Parliament that misinformation has been spread by a local newspaperContinue Reading