LNP - Govt aims to expand Sri Lanka’s digital economy to USD 15 billion: PM Harini

2025-09-30   |   Business

The foundation for realizing Sri Lanka’s vision of entering the digital era is developing the human resource that is compatible with modern technolo...

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LNP - Trump announces 100% tariff on branded or patented pharmaceutical imports from Oct 1

2025-09-26   |   Business

United States President Donald Trump announced on Thursday (Sep 25) new tariffs on pharmaceuticals, big-rig trucks, home renovation fixtures and furni...

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LNP - NTB shares soar, CEO says HSBC deal underlines global shifts, local ascent

2025-09-26   |   Business

Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB) shares closed up 22.72% yesterday, up Rs. 72.25 to Rs. 390.25, following Wednesday’s announcement of the bank’s propo...

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LNP - Controversial number plate tender to incur over Rs.516mn loss to Govt.

2025-09-25   |   Business

A multi-billion rupee government tender to supply vehicle number plates is mired in controversy after the two lowest bidders were disqualified on tech...

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LNP - NTB announces Rs. 18 b deal for HSBC Sri Lanka’s retail banking business

2025-09-25   |   Business

Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB) yesterday entered into a binding Sale and Purchase Agreement with Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC), acti...

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LNP - Is cryptocurrency legal in Sri Lanka? Central Bank Governor explains

2025-09-24   |   Business

Although Sri Lankans cannot use cryptocurrency for transactions in the country, investing in cryptocurrency or virtual currency has no legal impedimen...

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LNP - Indian market growth momentum drives 31% spike in Sept. tourist arrivals

2025-09-24   |   Business

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has kicked off the autumn season with a 31 percent surge in arrivals, welcoming 111,823 tourists in the first three week...

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LNP - Sri Lanka’s Flaws Laid Bare as Losses Trigger Shake-Up

2025-09-23   |   Business

Sri Lanka walk into Abu Dhabi on Tuesday with no safety net left. Their Super Four clash against Pakistan is, in every sense, a must-win. Another slip...

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LNP - Sri Lanka’s foreign currency ratings raised to ‘CCC+/C’

2025-09-20   |   Business

S&P Global Ratings on Friday raised its long- and short-term foreign currency sovereign credit ratings on Sri Lanka to ‘CCC+/C’ from ‘SD/SDâ...

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LNP - Paytm Founder calls on Sri Lanka to harness digital economy potential at Disrupt Asia 2025

2025-09-19   |   Business

India’s fintech giant, Paytm Founder and CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma yesterday urged Sri Lanka to seize its moment to transform into a global digital e...

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