News Recap: 07-01-2025
Gold Price Gold Price in Sri Lanka Today – 7th January 2025 As of January 7, 2025, Sri Lanka’s gold prices include: Gold
Recap
Forex Market
Sri Lanka Rupee Opens Slightly Weaker at 296.30/50 to US Dollar
The Sri Lankan rupee opened slightly weaker on Tuesday at 296.20/40 to the US dollar, according to dealers. This comes ahead of a
Business
Gem Sri Lanka 2025 to Shine in Beruwela from January 8-10
The second edition of Gem Sri Lanka 2025, South Asia’s premier gemstone exhibition, will take place from January 8-10, 2025, at Cinnamon Bentota
Emerging Technologies
Digitalization Set to Transform Sri Lanka’s Agricultural Sector, Says CIC Agri Cluster MD
Waruna Madawanarachchi, Managing Director of CIC Agri Cluster, recently emphasized that digitalization will pave the way for a more successful and technologically advanced
Logistics
Port of Colombo Achieves Record Growth in 2024
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) Terminals reached a historic milestone by handling over 2.4 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) as of December
Gold Price
Gold Price Today in Sri Lanka, January 8, 2025
Gold prices in Sri Lanka for January 8, 2025, are as follows: Gold Unit Gold Price Gold Ounce Rs. 779,673.00 24 Carat 1
Technological Advancements
SLT-Mobitel Completes Historic SEA-ME-WE 6 Submarine Cable Landing in Matara
SLT-Mobitel has achieved a significant milestone with the successful landing of the SEA-ME-WE 6 (Southeast Asia-Middle East-Western Europe 6) submarine cable in Matara
Tourism
Jonty Rhodes Reflects on Sustainable Tourism and Family’s Sri Lanka Surf Trip
Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes recently shared insights from his latest travel adventure in Sri Lanka, underscoring the importance of sustainable tourism
Tourism
Sri Lanka Targets High-End Market for Tourism in 2025, Says Minister
Sri Lanka’s Tourism Minister, Vijitha Herath, revealed plans to target the high-end market in 2025, focusing on enhancing the quality of tourism offerings
Agriculture
Coconut Manufacturers Urge Action Against Rs. 5 Billion Tax Evasion by Importers
The All Ceylon Traditional Coconut Manufacturers Association has raised concerns about substantial economic losses, alleging tax evasion by importers amounting to Rs. 5