Economics

Japanese Firms in Sri Lanka Concerned Over Instability and Policy Uncertainty: JETRO

Japanese firms operating in Sri Lanka have expressed major concerns over political and social instability, unclear government policy management, and currency volatility, according.

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Economics

Sri Lanka Collects Rs10.9bn from Rice Import Tax Amidst Low Yields and Protectionist Measures

Sri Lanka has collected 10.9 billion rupees from imported rice as of January 10, according to K A Vimalenthirarajah, Secretary to the Ministry,.

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Economics

Sri Lanka’s Dollar Inflows Exceed Imports by $604 Million in November 2024

Sri Lanka’s foreign exchange inflows in November 2024 amounted to 2.1 billion US dollars, surpassing imports by 604 million US dollars, according to.

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Economics

Sri Lanka to Continue Special Commodity Food Taxes to Protect Farmers

Sri Lanka’s cabinet has decided to retain the Special Commodity Levy (SCL) Act, reversing an earlier decision to abolish it, in order to.

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Politics

Opposition Leader Demands Clarity on IMF Agreement and Debt Restructuring

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa raised critical concerns in Parliament about the Government’s handling of the debt restructuring process and its adherence to the.

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Economics

IMF Meets Sri Lanka’s New Economic Team for Future Collaboration

Sri Lanka’s newly elected President Anura Dissanayake’s economic team held its first meeting with an International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation. The discussions, which.

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Economics

IMF Team to Visit Sri Lanka This Week for Key Discussions with President Dissanayake

A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to visit Sri Lanka this week to meet with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake,.

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Policy and Regulation

Sri Lanka’s Capital Market Awaits Policy Signals from President-Elect Dissanayake

Sri Lanka’s capital market is bracing for a cautious approach as it awaits President-elect Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s inaugural speech, with investors eager for.

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Business

Sri Lanka Sets New Wage Rates for Tea and Rubber Workers at Rs1,350 Plus Rs50 per Kilo

Sri Lanka’s wage board has announced new daily wage rates for tea and rubber workers effective from September 10, as detailed in a.

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