Sri Lanka Investigates Rice Mill Stocks Amid Rising Prices and Food Tax
Sri Lanka’s Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has initiated investigations at several rice mills in the Polonnaruwa district, collecting data on rice stocks following
Finance
Policy and Regulation
Sri Lanka Implements Ban on Transport and Sale of African Swine Fever Infected Pigs
Sri Lanka has issued a gazette notice banning the transport, slaughter, and sale of pigs infected with African Swine Fever (ASF) as part
Economics
Sri Lanka and Indonesia Collaborate for UK Tariff Benefits on Apparel Exports
Sri Lanka and Indonesia are set to submit a joint application to enhance their apparel exports under the United Kingdom’s tariff preference scheme
Economics
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet Spokesman Denies New Currency Printing Amid Rising Liquidity Concerns
Sri Lanka has not printed new banknotes, as confirmed by cabinet spokesman Vijitha Herath, who highlighted the absence of currency notes bearing the
International Economic Developments
Sri Lanka Showcases Coconut-Based Products for the First Time at Saudi Agriculture Expo 2024
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Riyadh, in partnership with the Coconut Development Authority, successfully organized the debut participation of 10 Sri Lankan companies
Markets
Gold Price Today in Sri Lanka: 22 Carat 8 Grams Reaches Rs. 209,850 as of October 29, 2024
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have seen a slight increase as of October 29, 2024. The 22 Carat 8 Grams (1 Pawn) gold
Markets
Gold Price in Sri Lanka Today – 28th October 2024
As of 28th October 2024, gold prices in Sri Lanka have seen slight adjustments. The price for 22 Carat gold is currently Rs.
Bond Yields
Sri Lankan Rupee Strengthens, Bonds Hold Steady Ahead of Treasury Auction
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened slightly stronger on Monday, trading at 293.50/55 against the US dollar, up from 293.60/70 on Friday, according to dealers.
Tech
Epic Lanka Shines Among World’s Leading Software Companies at Australia’s Premier Fintech Event
Epic Lanka, a pioneering leader in fintech and digital transformation solutions from Sri Lanka, recently showcased its advanced fintech offerings at Intersekt 2024,
Trade Relations
X-Press Feeders Expands Fleet, Secures Position as World’s Largest Feeder Operator
X-Press Feeders, headquartered in Singapore, has solidified its position as the world’s largest common feeder operator, significantly widening the gap over its main