Economics

Fishermen Call for Lower Gear Prices and Fuel Subsidy from Government

  • September 24, 2024

The Central Fish Market Association (CFM) has called on the newly elected government led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to address the rising prices of fishing gear, which have severely impacted the fishing industry. CFM Chairman Jayasiri Wickramarachchi stated that the entire fishing community cast their vote for the President and now seeks immediate intervention

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Investing

Bingiriya Investment Zone to Generate $2.6 Billion in Export Income

  • July 15, 2024

The completion of the Bingiriya Investment Zone is projected to generate $2.6 billion in export income and create 75,000 job opportunities, stated President Ranil Wickremesinghe during the inauguration ceremony of the second and third phases of the Export Processing Zone in Bingiriya. He emphasized ongoing efforts to establish new investment zones to further bolster the

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