LNP - Central Bank warns against unauthorized use of ‘Finance’ in business names

2025-02-27   |   Business

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued a warning against the use of word ‘Finance’ in business names. Accordingly, the CBSL clarified tha...

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LNP - First batch of imported personal vehicles arrives at Colombo Port after 5-year hiatus

2025-02-26   |   Business

The first batch of vehicles imported for private use arrived at the Colombo Port on Tuesday (25), following the Sri Lankan government’s decision to ...

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LNP - Boost for digital economy with Rs.3bn budget allocation

2025-02-18   |   Business

The government has allocated Rs.3 billion for its digital transformation strategies this year, as part of its efforts to generate US $ 15 billion in r...

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LNP - Public sector salary increase: Minimum basic salary raised by Rs. 15,750

2025-02-17   |   Business

The government has proposed a revision to the public sector salary structure as part of the 2025 Budget, improving the minimum wages and streamlining ...

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LNP - Prominent Sri Lankan businessman Inayet Akbarally passes away

2025-02-16   |   Business

Renowned businessman Inayet Akbarally, a prominent figure in Sri Lanka’s business community, has passed away at the age of 88. Mr. Akbarally was a p...

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LNP - Budget expectations: Tourism sector urges reasonable duty concessions on vehicle imports

2025-02-13   |   Business

The Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), Buddhika Hewawasam says that the government must focus on enhancing air connectiv...

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LNP - Exporters seek tax relief and cost reductions in 2025 Budget

2025-02-12   |   Business

The National Chamber of Exporters (NCE) is calling for relief measures in the upcoming 2025 Budget to help businesses recover from years of economic c...

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LNP - Exporters seek tax relief and cost reductions in 2025 Budget

2025-02-12   |   Business

The National Chamber of Exporters (NCE) is calling for relief measures in the upcoming 2025 Budget to help businesses recover from years of economic c...

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LNP - Further delays expected in salt imports?

2025-02-08   |   Business

The Salt Producers’ Association has stated that the import of salt will be further delayed due to the delays in issuing the necessary certificates b...

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LNP - Sri Lankan journalists among countries receiving USAID funding for LGBT causes

2025-02-06   |   Business

The Trump administration revealed details of how the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded various projects in several cou...

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