Economics

President Discusses Tax Relief Plans with IMF Delegation in Sri Lanka

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with an IMF delegation yesterday, including Asia Pacific Department Director Krishna Srinivasan and Senior Mission Chief Dr. Peter Breuer, to discuss the status of Sri Lanka’s ongoing IMF programme. Accompanied by key officials, such as Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Treasury Secretary Mr. Mahinda Siriwardena, Dr. Harshana Sooriyapperuma, and

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Politics

Hulangamuwa and Prof. Fernando Appointed as Economic Advisors to President Dissanayake

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Duminda Hulangamuwa, Chairman of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC), and Professor Dr. Anil J. Fernando from Sri Jayewardenepura University as Senior Consultants of Economic Affairs. This appointment, effective September 24, 2024, is honorary in nature and aims to provide expert advice on economic and financial matters. Duminda Hulangamuwa,

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Economics

Exporters Call on New President to Foster Business-Friendly Environment in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s export community has urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to streamline administrative processes and cultivate a more business-friendly environment that empowers entrepreneurs and exporters to drive the nation’s economic growth. The National Chamber of Exporters (NCE) expressed its support for President Dissanayake’s commitment to transparency and accountability, emphasizing their importance in restoring public trust

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Policy and Regulation

CCC Highlights 10 Economic Priorities for President Dissanayake’s First 6 Months

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) has congratulated newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and pledged its commitment to collaborate with stakeholders on growth strategies. In a statement, the CCC highlighted 10 economic priorities for President Dissanayake to focus on in the first six months of his term: The CCC reaffirmed its support for transforming

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