LNP - Sri Lanka eyes transforming tourism for thriving economy

2024-12-05   |   Business

Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Chairman Buddhika Hewawasam on Thursday made a compelling case to transform the tourism industry to a ...

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LNP - Govt. approves resumption of vehicle imports from February after 5-year ban

2024-12-02   |   Business

The government has given the green light to resume vehicle imports, starting February next year, following a five-year suspension, President of the Ve...

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LNP - Discrepancies in issuance of permits to expatriate workers to import electric vehicles

2024-11-23   |   Business

By Sujith Hewajulige There have been abuses in the issuance of permits for expatriate workers to import electric vehicles, according to an audit repor...

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LNP - Jetstar Asia eyes Colombo as key market for regional growth and tourism

2024-11-22   |   Business

By Charumini de Silva  Jetstar Asia yesterday launched its Colombo-Singapore direct route positioning itself as the only low-cost carrier connect...

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LNP - Sri Lanka’s inflation drops to -0.7% in October

2024-11-22   |   Business

The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), has decreased to -0.7% in October 2024 from -0.2% in September...

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LNP - SL targets US $ 36bn in annual exports by 2029

2024-11-21   |   Business

By Nuzla Rizkiya The government has set its sights on an ambitious annual export revenue target of US $ 36 billion to be achieved by 2029, according t...

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LNP - Strategic branding key to SL’s success in India’s wedding market: Vandana Mohan

2024-11-20   |   Business

By Nishel Fernando Access to information and strategic branding are pivotal for Sri Lanka to emerge as a premier wedding destination for Indians, acco...

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LNP - ADB approves USD 200 mln loan to strengthen Sri Lanka’s financial sector reforms

2024-11-20   |   Business

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today approved a $200 million policy-based loan to further help the Government of Sri Lanka strengthen its financial ...

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LNP - The Onslaught of the Beedi Industry and its Impact on Sri Lanka’s Economy

2024-11-13   |   Business

Lack of tax collectability results in dampening of government revenue ambitions While Sri Lanka has made notable progress in tobacco control, with pol...

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LNP - October remittances at US$ 588mn provide strong bulwark for economy

2024-11-11   |   Business

Worker remittances for October continued to come in stronger against both a month ago as well as a year ago period helping both the foreign currency r...

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