Namal wants USAID funds probed in Sri Lanka
2025-02-04
MP Namal Rajapaksa has urged the government to launch an investigation into USAID-funded projects and grants in Sri Lanka, citingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka & UAE finalize investment protection agreement
2025-02-04
Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates have finalized the proposed Agreement on Reciprocal Promotion and Protection of Investments followingContinue Reading
Tourists arrivals : Record January for Sri Lanka
2025-01-31
Sri Lanka is on track to record its highest-ever tourist arrivals for the month of January, according to the SriContinue Reading
Sri Lanka urges Italy to resolve work visa issue
2025-01-31
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has urged the Italian government to expedite the resumption of work visas for Sri Lankans, followingContinue Reading
World Bank pledges support for Sri Lanka’s development initiatives
2025-01-21
The World Bank is committed to providing financial and technical assistance for Sri Lanka’s key government projects, the World Bank’sContinue Reading
21-point Joint Statement from Sri Lanka & China
2025-01-16
At the invitation of H.E. Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, H.E. Anura Kumara Disanayaka, President ofContinue Reading
President Inaugurates FACETS Sri Lanka
2025-01-05
Taxpayers must pay Rs. 136,000 more in taxes than in 2020 : Patali
2025-01-02
Taxpayers in Sri Lanka would need to contribute an additional Rs. 136,000 in taxes compared to 2020, with the government’sContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, India ink MoU to rehabilitate Karainagar Boatyard
2025-01-02
Sri Lanka and India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on December 16, 2024, for the rehabilitation of theContinue Reading
New Year Celebration in Sri Lanka
2025-01-01
Welcoming 2025: The skies at Galle Face Green lit up with a spectacular display of fireworks and a drone showContinue Reading
Sri Lanka-based investment scammers target Japanese
2024-12-23
An organization in Sri Lanka posing as an IT company is recruiting locals who speak Japanese to target Japanese nationalsContinue Reading
Moody’s raises Sri Lanka’s rating : Outlook stable
2024-12-23
Moody’s Ratings today upgraded Sri Lanka’s long-term foreign currency issuer rating from ‘Ca’ to ‘Caa1’ with a stable outlook, followingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka sets up Public Debt Management Office
2024-12-22
Sri Lanka is setting up a Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) which is expected to be fully operational by JanuaryContinue Reading
5 key insights from Sri Lanka’s 2023 Provincial GDP Report
2024-12-20
The Western Province retained its position as the largest contributor to Sri Lanka’s economy in 2023, accounting for 43.7% ofContinue Reading
ETCA : FM says no agreement signed or implemented
2024-12-20
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath clarified that discussions on the Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement (ETCA) with India are ongoing,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Q3 2024 GDP grows by 5.5%
2024-12-17
The Department of Census and Statistics has reported a year-on-year GDP growth rate of 5.5% for the third quarter ofContinue Reading
PM blames media for trying create diplomatic issues with China
2024-12-17
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya accused opposition groups of attempting to create diplomatic incidents and engage in acts of sabotage. BriefingContinue Reading