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.

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Economics

Cess Levy on Imported Cement Reduced by Rs. 1 Per Kilogram

The Finance Ministry has announced a reduction in the cess levy on imported cement by Rs. 1 per kilogram, effective from 6 September.

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Business

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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Investing

MP Eran Questions Blockage of $100M Mineral Investment in Sri Lanka

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Eran Wickramaratne has raised significant concerns in Parliament about the obstruction faced by Puttalam Ilmenite Ltd. (PIL) in.

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Finance

Government to Ease Vehicle Import Restrictions by 2025

State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe announced yesterday that the Government plans to permit the importation of vehicles for private use starting in.

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Finance

Japan Restarts Yen Loan Projects to Boost Sri Lankan Economy

The Government of Japan has officially decided to resume disbursement for Yen Loan Projects in Sri Lanka, which were suspended following the country’s.

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Economics

Sri Lanka CPC Oil Imports and Sales Decline with New Market Players

Sri Lanka’s state-run Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) spent 648.7 million US dollars on oil imports in the first four months of 2024, down.

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Economics

Sri Lanka Imposes New Trade Controls on Metal Scrap Exports

Sri Lanka is set to enforce new trade regulations that will make exporting metal scrap illegal without a proper licensing system, according to.

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