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Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker, bonds steady
EconomyNext
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July 11, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Colombo All Share Price Index has surpassed 18,500 mark, hitting a fresh record high on Friday after US president Donald Trump reduced Sri Lanka’s tariffs to 30 percent, down 14 percent, brokers said. “Market was very bullish today....
Sri Lanka stocks rise 2.09-pct topping 18,500 after Trump eases tariffs
EconomyNext
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July 11, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Colombo All Share Price Index has surpassed 18,500 mark, hitting a fresh record high on Friday after US president Donald Trump reduced Sri Lanka’s tariffs to 30 percent, down 14 percent, brokers said. “Market was very bullish today....
Sri Lanka Group expands investment in Fiji
The Fiji Times
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July 11, 2025
EXPANSION plans in Fiji by Sri Lankan conglomerate Aitken Spence PLC through its subsidiary company Elpitiya Plantations has finally made progress since initially exploring opportunities in the country last year. Aitken Spence PLC, a prominent Sri...
Sri Lanka’s Electricity Amendment Bill 2025: Trojan Horse for national economic collapse
Daily FT
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If enacted without significant reform, this Bill will not just destabilise Sri Lanka’s energy sector—it will effectively sign the death warrant of Sri Lanka’s economic sovereignty The National People’s Power Government rose to power promising...
Euro Motors and Dongfeng launch value redefining hatchback into Sri Lankan market
Daily FT
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From left: High Commissioner of Malaysia to Sri Lanka Badli Hisham bin Adam, Euro Motors Executive Director Zameer Imtiaz, Dongfeng South Asia Region Director Noemie He Zixin, and Euro Motors Chief Operating Officer Ravindra Senaratne Euro Motors...
Totachi Global Distributors Conference 2025 shines in Sri Lanka
Daily FT
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Landmark gathering of innovation, partnership and recognition Totachi Industrial Ltd., a world-renowned leader in premium Japanese lubricants and automotive solutions, hosted its prestigious Global Distributors Conference 2025 in Sri Lanka. The...
Marco Polo Blue Deal: Sri Lanka poised to lead Indian Ocean’s green energy revolution
Daily FT
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By Shanika Gamage Charting a bold new course towards a clean energy future, the Marco Polo Blue Deal is the ultimate business case for the future of Sri Lanka’s economy in the 21st century. Led by the Ceylon Italy Blue Economy Association (CIBEA)...
ComBank launches Sri Lanka’s first AI-powered SME credit underwriting solution
Daily FT
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The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has announced the launch of Sri Lanka’s first Artificial Intelligence-powered SME credit underwriting solution, taking a transformative step in reshaping how small and medium enterprises (SMEs) access credit and...
“Just as we breathe again”: Trump’s tariff blow to Sri Lanka’s fragile recovery
Daily FT
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The US alone imports over $ 1.5 billion worth of Sri Lankan apparel annually, making it the industry’s largest market Trump’s proposed 30% tariff on Sri Lankan exports, set to take effect on 1 August 2025, threatens to derail the island’s...
Don’t panic: Sri Lanka’s fertility decline is temporary, not a demographic collapse
Daily FT
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The temporary decline in fertility highlights urgent priorities for health policy People defer childbearing when faced with crisis, but return to it when conditions stabilise. The temporary fertility declines in many countries were not due to...
Sri Lanka’s HNB Assurance launches new core platform
Digital Finance
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July 10, 2025
When HNB Assurance, an insurance company in Sri Lanka, switched on its new digital core system in February, the move marked more than just a technical upgrade. For CEO Lasitha Wimalaratne, it was the culmination of a years-long transformation that...
Sri Lanka launches first-ever national committee to overhaul research priorities
Lanka News Web
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July 10, 2025
July 10, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka has taken a landmark step in reshaping its research and development (R&D) landscape with the formation of a dedicated national committee to identify and prioritise the country’s most pressing research needs. In...
India–Sri Lanka Summit Eyes $10 Billion Trade Potential
Textile Value Chain
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July 10, 2025
The India–Sri Lanka Trade Diplomacy Summit was jointly hosted by the World Trade Center (WTC) Mumbai and the All India Association of Industries (AIAI), in partnership with the Sri Lankan Consulate General. Held in hybrid format at Centrum, WTC...
Sri Lanka wants feedback on Sovereign Cloud Strategy
Biometric Update
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July 9, 2025
The Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) has launched a public consultation on a Cloud Policy and Strategy for Sri Lanka. The draft documents outlining the strategy, which will boost Sri Lanka’s digital landscape by...
Sri Lankan police delegation visits RRU; visit emphasises India’s commitment to develop cooperation, partnerships in security domain
The Indian Express
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July 9, 2025
A high-level delegation of 20 senior Sri Lankan police officers visited Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU), Gandhinagar, as part of a strategic exposure trip designed to boost regional security cooperation between India and Sri Lanka. The...
President Dissanayake Meets Gates Foundation on Digital Agriculture and Rural Tech Partnership
Lanka News Web
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July 11, 2025
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with Dr. Chris Elias, President of Global Development at the Gates Foundation, on Wednesday (10) for high-level discussions aimed at fostering strategic collaboration in agriculture, nutrition, digital public...
Star Trek saved my life, says science fiction film festival organiser
RiotACT
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July 11, 2025
Organiser Masoud Varjavandi credited Star Trek with saving his life as a young refugee fleeing Iran. Photo: SFC Festival. After a hiatus in 2024, the Space Faring Civilisations Film Festival is returning to Canberra for National Science Week in...
Sri Lanka among top 3 summer getaways according to Emirates search data
Lanka Business Online
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July 9, 2025
Sri Lanka is among the top three summer destinations for travel in July and August, according to the latest booking data of Emirates, the world’s biggest international airline. Emirates reports that Sri Lanka has seen a 32% increase in flight...
Sterling Engineering completes 1MW rooftop solar project at Falcon Tea Factory
Daily FT
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Sterling Engineering Ltd. has successfully completed a landmark 1 Megawatt rooftop solar power project at the Falcon Tea Factory in Ratnapura, widely regarded as the finest tea producer in Sri Lanka’s Sabaragamuwa Province. This milestone project...
Good News For Rohit And Virat Fans! BCCI In Plans To Get Series Against Sri Lanka On This Date – Know Further Details
News24
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July 9, 2025
In a unique situation in contemporary cricket, India and Sri Lanka could end up playing each other in a six-game white-ball series next month. While not included in the formal Future Tours Programme (FTP), the surprising availability of both teams...