President Allocates Rs. 5 Billion for Sri Lanka’s General Elections
Sri Lanka’s three-member cabinet, including President Anura Dissanayake, has sanctioned a proposal to allocate Rs. 5 billion from the government’s consolidated fund to.
Economics
Government Regulations
Sri Lanka Cabinet Approves Bill to Modernize Cross-Border Trade
In a landmark decision, Sri Lanka’s Cabinet has approved the National Trade Facilitation Roadmap bill, marking a significant advancement in the country’s efforts.
- September 23, 2024
Tech Industry
Cabinet Approves IT Strategic Plan for Inland Revenue Department to Enhance Digitization
The Cabinet has officially approved the IT Strategic Plan for the Inland Revenue Department, as announced by Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Bandula.
- September 11, 2024
Trade Agreements
Sri Lanka Empowers Coconut Development Authority to Regulate Edible Oil Quality
Sri Lanka’s Coconut Development Authority (CDA) will be granted expanded powers to regulate the quality of imported edible oils, including coconut and palm.
- September 6, 2024
Government Regulations
Government to Relax Rules on Repatriation of Export Earnings
The Government has announced plans to ease the current regulations on the repatriation of export earnings in response to feedback from exporters and.
- August 14, 2024
Economics
Maga Engineering Awarded Final Central Highway Contracts
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the awarding of the IR and IS contract packages for the Central Highway Project to Maga Engineering.
- August 14, 2024
Economics
Port City Economic Act Amendments Approved to Boost Global Competitiveness
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal from the President, in his capacity as the Minister of Investment Promotion, to instruct the.
- July 31, 2024
Economics
Sri Lanka Cabinet Approves New PPP Agency Bill
Sri Lanka’s cabinet has given the green light to draft legislation for establishing a National Agency for Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), following a proposal.
- July 30, 2024
Business
Sri Lanka Reviews 100 Vehicle Import Applications to Boost Tourism
Sri Lanka has received around 100 applications for permits to import vehicles to support the tourism industry, according to Somarathne Vidanapathirana, Secretary of.
- July 26, 2024
Tourism
Sri Lanka to Finalize Free Visa Expansion for 60+ Nations This Month
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) announced that the process to expand free visa facilities to over 60 countries is expected to.
- July 3, 2024