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Minister Bimal Rathnayake Showcases Sri Lanka’s Integrated Transport Vision at Global Aviation and Maritime Symposium in Singapore
Lanka News Web
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July 19, 2025
Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Minister and Leader of the House, Bimal Rathnayake represented Sri Lanka at the Global Aviation and Maritime Symposium held in Singapore, reaffirming the nation’s commitment to advancing its role as a...
Revolution outside: Sri Lanka’s policy slumber
Daily FT
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Sri Lanka’s narrow, under-developed export base is the key constraint on both debt sustainability and long-term growth Temu and Trump tariffs reveal the same underlying issue: decades of strategic neglect of trade, investment and industrial policy...
E-Commerce in Crisis: Sri Lanka Moves to Ease Online Import Woes amid Tax, Clearance Hurdles
Lanka News Web
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July 18, 2025
Amid rising discontent from consumers and small-scale importers, Sri Lanka’s e-commerce sector has come under increasing strain due to a mix of stringent tax policies, customs delays, and the absence of a supportive regulatory framework. The boom...
2016 Bangladesh Bank heist: Sri Lankan bankers honoured for vigilance, professionalism
United News of Bangladesh
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Bangladesh Bank arranged a special award ceremony at its headquarters in Motijheel on Thursday to formally recognize and honor officials from Sri Lanka's Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC (PABC). The recognition was for their "exemplary vigilance,...
TikTok, Sri Lanka discuss digital education, economic collaboration
Daily FT
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A group of representatives of the TikTok platform in Sri Lanka on Wednesday (16) held discussions with top officials of the Prime Minister’s Office, focusing on how the social media platform can be used to implement in creating opportunities in...
Unveiling Sri Lanka's wonders
Meer
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July 17, 2025
As a traveler, I believe it’s not the size of a country or island that determines how much fun a tourist will have, but rather what there is to do, to see, and what makes the visit worthwhile. Sri Lanka may appear to be a very small island, but it...
Sri Lanka boutique advisory Bridjin kicks of with Rs3.2bn East West deal
EconomyNext
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July 13, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Bridjin, a newly set up Sri Lanka based boutique advisory firm said its started operations, by arranging the 3.2 billion rupee sale of East West Properties Plc to billionaire businessman Dhammika Perera. “We are happy to support...
Think Tank Advocata Questions Independence and Integrity of Proposed Gaming Regulator in Sri Lanka
European Gaming
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July 17, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutes Sri Lankan policy think tank has questioned the independence and integrity of the country’s proposed new regulatory body as the government rushes to put the agency in place ahead of next month’s launch of Melco Resorts &...
Victoria Central Graduate School officially launches in Sri Lanka
Daily FT
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NTU UK Basith Asheaf, APU Malatasia Miflal Ahamed, Jade Education Group MD Siraj Hanes and Moderator Shamil Akbar at the Panel Introduces global education pathways for Sri Lankan students Students eligible for admission with G.C.E. O/L or A/L...
Killing Sri Lanka’s Golden Goose: Exporters’ dilemma
Daily FT
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Forging stronger trade ties with large emerging markets will grant Sri Lanka—and future FDI—easier access to growing consumer bases The newly imposed 30% US reciprocal tariff on Sri Lankan exports (on top of the applicable tariffs on specific HS...
Trinity winners of Study Australia Entrepreneurship Challenge 2025 Sri Lanka
Daily FT
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Students of Trinity College, Kandy, Sri Lanka, won the Australian Government’s Study Australia Entrepreneurship Challenge (SAEC) 2025 Sri Lanka. The winners were announced at the Festival of Australia event held in Colombo on 29 June. The Festival...
Shaping blueprint of exceptional workplaces: Great Place To Work unveils Sri Lanka’s 40 Best Workplaces for 2025
Daily FT
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In its 13th consecutive year of championing exceptional workplace culture, Great Place To Work Sri Lanka has officially unveiled its eagerly awaited list of the 40 Best Workplaces™ in Sri Lanka for 2025. The announcement follows a rigorous,...
Singer leads 5G era in Sri Lanka with HONOR
Daily FT
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Singer Sri Lanka PLC, has further strengthened its leadership in the mobile phone market with the exclusive launch of two new 5G-enabled smartphones from HONOR; the HONOR 200 Smart 5G and HONOR X9C Smart 5G. This launch not only marks a major step...
‘Uber for teens’ debuts in Sri Lanka
Daily FT
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Uber has announced the launch of ‘Uber for teens’ in Sri Lanka — a dedicated product designed to offer teenagers aged 13 to 17 years the freedom to ride independently, with technology-driven safety features that keep parents and guardians informed...
DIMO Healthcare advances liver health management with Sri Lanka’s first Echosens FibroScan Expert 630
Daily FT
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First installation at Hemas Hospital Wattala DIMO Healthcare, a leader in the Sri Lankan healthcare sector, has introduced the country’s first Echosens FibroScan Expert 630, revolutionising non-invasive liver assessments. This innovative...
MiHCM appoints Pubudini Abeyesekera as CEO for Sri Lanka and the Maldives
Daily FT
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MiHCM CEO for Sri Lanka and the Maldives Pubudini Abeyesekera MiHCM, a gamechanger in workforce and digital workplace solutions, has announced the appointment of Pubudini Abeyesekera as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Sri Lanka and the Maldives...
CFA Society Sri Lanka sets standards for market-moving research
Daily FT
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CFA Sri Lanka Chairperson of the Best Equity Research Report Award Committee and the Best Sector Research Report Award Committee Buddhika Fernando, CFA The 12th annual CFA Society Sri Lanka Capital Market Awards took place on 24 June at Cinnamon...
GovPay Set to Digitally Transform 150 Sri Lanka State Institutions by 2025
Lanka News Web
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July 15, 2025
Sri Lanka is accelerating its digital transformation agenda, with plans to onboard over 150 government institutions to the GovPay digital payment platform by September 2025. The initiative, led by the Digital Economy Ministry and the Information...
Military Governance in Post-War Sri Lanka: Revisiting the Logic of Downsizing
E-International Relations
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July 16, 2025
More than a decade after Sri Lanka’s civil war ended in 2009, the country still maintains one of the world’s largest standing armies. This enduring militarisation cannot be explained by conventional security needs or fiscal prudence. Sri Lanka is...
Negotiation of reciprocal tariff to competitive level critical for Sri Lanka’s exports survival
Daily FT
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The Government seems to be complacent about the reduction of the reciprocal tariff to 30% from the previous 44% The US is making revisions to its reciprocal tariff regime, which was initially presented in early April this year, and subsequently...