Govt will not restrict vehicle imports: Deputy Finance Minister
2026-05-22
Deputy Finance Minister Anil Jayantha Fernando today emphasized that the government has no intention of restricting vehicle imports or allowingContinue Reading
Mujibur asks: “Who leaked the info?” over 1,782 vehicle LCs before Gazette
2026-05-21
Opposition MP Mujibur Rahman today accused the government of corruption in connection with the President’s announcement of a surcharge onContinue Reading
Ali Sabry backs vehicle import surcharge, says safeguard for external sector
2026-05-16
Former Minister Ali Sabry has backed the Government’s decision to impose a 50% surcharge on vehicle imports, describing it asContinue Reading
Sri Lanka imposes 50% surcharge on imported vehicles for three months
2026-05-16
The Ministry of Finance has announced a new tax measure imposing an additional 50 per cent levy on the existingContinue Reading
Govt defends high taxes and demurrage fees on vehicle imports
2026-01-20
Opposition MP Rohitha Abeygunawardena today questioned the government on the 3% tax that is added when imported vehicles are releasedContinue Reading
Vehicle imports declining : CBSL
2025-11-27
The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, says vehicle imports are currently declining and thatContinue Reading
Over 10,000 vehicles stuck at ports due to clearance delays : Importers
2025-08-18
Chairman of the Vehicle Importers Association of Lanka (VIAL), Indika Sampath Merenchige, says more than 10,000 vehicles remain stuck atContinue Reading
Vehicle imports : Sri Lanka achieves 72% of revenue target by August
2025-08-13
The Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) has been informed that 72% of the projected target for revenue through vehicleContinue Reading
Sajith questions Govt on Tax issues related to vehicle imports
2025-08-07
Raising concerns in Parliament regarding the tax complications arising during vehicle imports, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said that the taxContinue Reading
Harsha slams suspension of cross-border LC vehicle import clearance
2025-07-08
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Harsha de Silva slammed the government for its recent decision to suspend the clearance of vehiclesContinue 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
New Vehicle registration & other services : Notice for public
2025-04-01
The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has announced that the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) will be mandatory to register newContinue Reading
Vehicle imports : Update from VIASL
2025-02-25
The Vehicle Importers Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) says ships carrying vehicles from Thailand and Japan are due to arriveContinue Reading
High vehicle prices : Harsha’s warning
2025-02-18
Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has warned the government that vehicle imports will be risky as vehicle prices have shotContinue Reading
Imports : Only 4 vehicle categories allowed as of now
2025-01-28
The Vehicle Importers Association says the Gazette issued yesterday on the removal of the temporary ban on vehicle imports appliesContinue Reading
Vehicle imports : Ravi K raises concerns
2025-01-16
National Democratic Front (NDF) Parliamentarian Ravi Karunanayake has raised concerns over the government’s decision to recommence vehicle imports, highlighting risksContinue Reading
Vehicle imports : CBSL Governor shares insights on impact
2025-01-07
Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe has assured that Sri Lanka’s reserves and debt repayment will not be affected evenContinue Reading
Vehicle imports & foreign reserves : CB Governor gives details
2024-12-19
Sri Lanka’s foreign reserves have reached approximately USD 6.5 billion, surpassing the targets set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF),Continue Reading