Sri Lanka eyeing longer talks with China on Free Trade Agreement
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka wants a longer-time period to negotiate a free trade agreement with China as it is concerned about the economic impact of...
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A new Currency note issued by the Central Bank to commemorate 70th Independence Anniversary presented to the President
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The new currency note with a face value of thousand rupees issued by the Central Bank in order to commemorate the 70th independence...
“When developing the economy, it is essential to focus on local industries” – President
(UTV|COLOMBO) – President Maithripala Sirisena says it is vital to work in accordance with a policy based on the local industries in the process of...
“Prices of 7 essential commodities reduced in view of Independence Anniversary” – Minister Bathiudeen
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has taken initiatives to reduce the prices of seven essential food commodities in view of the 70th...
Sri Lanka apparels record highest exports
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka’s 2017 apparel performance has matched the recent forecast made by the Minister of industry and Commerce-even exceeding a little....
Sri Lanka targets 440,000 Indian tourists for 2018
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka currently targets 440,000 Indian tourists this year, officials said....
Central Bank issues commemorative currency note for Independence Day
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued a circulation standard commemorative currency note in the denomination of Rs.1,000 to mark the...
Sri Lanka receives highest ever FDI in 2017
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into Sri Lanka reached an all-time high of 1.63 billion U.S. dollars in 2017, doubling from the 802-million-U.S. dollars...
Government income from tobacco falls in 2017
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The tax earnings for the government from cigarette sales are likely to experience a dip in 2017 for the first time in five...
“Fifty percent subsidy given to farmers on seed potatoes would be increased to 100 percent” – President
(UTV|COLOMBO) – President Maithripala Sirisena says steps will be taken to increase the fifty percent subsidy given to farmers on seed potatoes up to 100...