Russia places renewed faith in Sri Lankan tea industry
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Russian Federation revealed that its historic longing for Ceylon Tea has not wavered and even vowed for bigger trade with Sri Lanka,...
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India extends financial assistance to upgrade KKS Harbour
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Indian Government says it remains committed to assist Sri Lanka in its development journey....
Business hours of licensed liquor shops revised
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Minister of Finance and Mass Media Mangala Samaraweera, under the Excise Ordinance on Thursday (11) issued a Special Gazette Notification which revises...
Central Bank receives Bond Commission report, will conduct forensic audits
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Central Bank on Thursday (11) confirmed that it has received a copy of the Presidential Commission Report on Central Bank bond issuance...
More powers to Finance Commission
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Government has decided to prepare a Finance Commission Act to promote the role of the Commission by giving more powers to play...
Sri Lanka to raise USD 5 billion in bonds in 2018
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka today said it hopes to raise a record USD 5 billion through bond issues this year as it seeks to repay...
China to invest USD 1 billion in mega Sri Lanka project
(UTV|COLOMBO) – China will invest $1 billion in the construction of three 60-storey buildings at a mega-project near Sri Lanka’s main port, Colombo said Tuesday...
Legal action against ‘Foreigners Only’ hotels
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Ministry of Local Government and Provincial Councils has decided to take legal action against hotels, restaurants, tourist lodges, and villas that cater...
European Union mandated GSP exporter listing now online
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka’s first ever European Union mandated GSP exporter listing call went live on the web on Tuesday (02)....
US GSP expiry only a routine change
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The expiration of US Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) for Sri Lanka on 31 December has only marginal impact on the country’s exports...