Sri Lanka seeks high-value Australian travellers
Sri Lanka seeks high-value Australian travellers through a major influencer marketing campaign aimed at boosting arrivals from one of the country’s fastest-growing tourism
Tourism
Business
AWS to charge 18% VAT on unregistered Sri Lankan customers
AWS to charge 18% VAT on unregistered Sri Lankan customers, according to a notice issued by Amazon Web Services (AWS), although the company
Business
Sri Lankan board members explore governance at Deloitte Saarthi Program
Sri Lankan board members explore governance at Deloitte Saarthi Program as directors and business leaders gathered in Colombo to discuss the evolving responsibilities
Forex Market
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 06 Jul 2026
Sri Lanka rupee at 335.00/40 to US dollar spot edged slightly stronger in the spot market on Monday, while Sri Lanka bond yields
Gold Price
Sri Lanka gold price — Jul 03, 2026
22 Carat 8 Grams ( 1 Pawn ) Gold Price today in Sri Lanka stands at Rs. 344,750 as of 3 July 2026,
Business
Council for Business with Britain appoints Ameena Ziauddin as President
Council for Business with Britain appoints Ameena Ziauddin as President following the organisation’s 26th Annual General Meeting, marking the start of a new
Investments
India Trade Desk opens new opportunities for Lankan firms
India Trade Desk is set to create new opportunities for Sri Lankan businesses seeking to enter India’s rapidly expanding economy, offering customised advisory
Tourism
Sri Lanka tourist arrivals fall 10% in June
Sri Lanka tourist arrivals fall 10% in June, with the country welcoming 124,551 international visitors during the month, reversing the modest recovery recorded
Agriculture
Tea auction average slips Rs. 31 in June
Tea auction average slips Rs. 31 in June as Sri Lanka’s tea market recorded weaker prices across all elevations compared with the previous
Business
IFRS 17 Sri Lanka life insurance to boost transparency
IFRS 17 Sri Lanka life insurance is set to undergo a significant transformation as the country prepares to implement the global accounting standard