At a media conference held today, the Information Communication Technology Agency (ICTA), in collaboration with LankaPay and under the guidance of the Ministry of Digital Economy, showcased the growing success of GovPay, Sri Lanka’s official Government Digital Payment Platform. The briefing also highlighted the pilot rollout of the online traffic fine payment system and marked…
The new schedule offers passengers greater flexibility and convenience, reinforcing FitsAir’s commitment to affordable, on-time regional travel. In response to strong demand and growing trade and tourism ties between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, FitsAir is proud to announce that its Colombo–Dhaka service will operate daily from August 18, 2025. This strategic expansion follows a steady…
Sri Lanka Embassy in Brussels and ‘Karunakarala Ayurveda Resort’ in Waikkal Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the Union Luxembourgeoise de Tourisme (ULT) in Luxembourg, organized ‘Sri Lanka Ayurveda Evening’ on 2nd July 2025 at Goeres Hotel in Luxembourg. The event aimed to promote Sri Lanka as a premier wellness tourism destination in Luxembourg which attracted over 70…
Sri Lanka – France Business Council Holds 21st Annual General Meeting The Sri Lanka – France Business Council (SLFBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce held its 21st Annual General Meeting on 8th July, with His Excellency Rémi Lambert, Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka and the patron of the Council, in attendance as the…
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) is now calling for applications for the 27th Presidential Export Awards, which will be held under the patronage of His Excellency President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in December 2025 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH). This year too, exporters are provided with the opportunity to submit their…
Reuters – U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a global trade war with an array of tariffs that target individual products and countries. Trump has set a baseline tariff of 10% on all imports to the United States, as well as additional duties on certain products or countries. Here is a list of targeted tariffs he has…
The Financial Consumer Relations Department of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka will launch the ‘Anti-Pyramid National Awareness Week’ from 14th to 18th July 2025 under the theme of: “Pyramid is a trap – don’t get into the wrong track.” This national initiative aligns with CBSL’s mandate to maintain financial system stability and promote the well-being…
“As a result of negotiations with the United States, the previously imposed tariff rate was successfully reduced. Discussions are ongoing to secure the maximum possible concessions” – President President Anura Kumara Disanayake stated that, as a result of recent discussions with the United States, the previously imposed reciprocal tariff rate was successfully reduced from 44% to…
Softlogic Life Insurance PLC has successfully completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Allianz Life Insurance Lanka Limited (Life Business), following the receipt of regulatory approval from the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL). The transaction marks a significant milestone, following the initial announcement on 26th March 2025. Softlogic Life recorded Gross…
30% US tariff on Sri Lankan rubber products effective 1 August threatens $1B export industry Tyre and glove exports at risk as competitors enjoy lower tariffs Over 150,000 livelihoods in rural Sri Lanka could be impacted without urgent intervention The Sri Lanka Association of Manufacturers and Exporters of Rubber Products (SLAMERP) has called on the…
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