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Milco Milk Powder Price Reduced: New Rates Effective from Today

The price of Milco milk powder has been reduced, with the new prices coming into effect from today (10th September). Consumers will now.

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JAAF Urges Government to Address Business Visa Issues Promptly

The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) has called on the Sri Lankan government to urgently address the challenges surrounding the issuance of short-term.

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Commercial Bank of Sri Lanka Completes Liquidation of Money Transfer Unit in Italy

Sri Lanka’s Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has officially completed the liquidation of its subsidiary, Commex Sri Lanka S.R.L., located in Rome, Italy..

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LTL Holdings to Raise Rs. 16 Billion via Largest IPO in Sri Lanka

LTL Holdings, one of Sri Lanka’s leading power conglomerates, announced plans for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) to raise Rs. 16 billion, marking.

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Deadline Approaches for Phasing Out Temporary VAT Registration in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is set to amend its Value Added Tax (VAT) Act to phase out temporary VAT registrations by the end of 2024,.

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Inflation Drops to 0.5% in August 2024 as Prices Decline

Sri Lanka’s headline inflation, measured by the year-on-year (Y-o-Y) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI, 2021=100), dropped sharply to 0.5% in.

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Sri Lanka’s Spice Production Set to Grow: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead

Sri Lanka’s spice production is projected to grow steadily, increasing from 110,000 metric tons in 2023 to an estimated 121,000 metric tons by.

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Port City Colombo Onboards 100+ Companies as Authorised Persons, Boosting Sri Lanka’s FDI Prospects

Port City Colombo has reached a key milestone, successfully onboarding over 100 companies as Authorised Persons (APs) by 24 August 2024. These companies.

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Hambantota International Port Projects 50% Growth by Year-End

The Hambantota International Port (HIP) has achieved significant milestones in 2024, with a 40 percent increase in volumes to date. The port’s Commercial.

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Australia’s United Petroleum to Launch Operations in Sri Lanka on August 28

Australia’s United Petroleum Pvt. Ltd. is set to begin operations in Sri Lanka on August 28 under the banner of United Petroleum Lanka..

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