A special discussion on the new tariff policy imposed by the United States was held this morning (10) at the Presidential Secretariat between President Anura Kumara Disanayake and a delegation ...

The Head of South Asia Division, European External Action Service of the European Union Mr. Charles Whiteley stated that the European Union has a favorable perspective on the current GSP+ review ...

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the National Long-Term Rating on Sri Lankan consumer brands and healthcare company, Hemas Holdings PLC, at 'AAA(lka)' with a Stable Outlook. The rating underscores Hemas' ...

A strategic discussion aimed at enhancing the contribution of provincial export development was held on 22nd April 2025 under the patronage of Hon. Sunil Handunnetti, Minister of Industry and ...

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Ahimsa Wickrematunge, daughter of slain journalist Lasantha Wickrematunge, has accused the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) of a contradictory approach in defending Attorney General Parinda ...

Former member of the Greek parliament and Minister of Finance Yanis Varoufakis joins host Chris Hedges on this episode of The Chris Hedges Report to explain how capitalism is dead and a new form of ...

In the world of tea, James Taylor often takes center stage as the pioneer credited with establishing Sri Lanka's tea industry during British colonial rule at Loolecondera estate. However, a ...

Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe called on Secretary-General of the National Security Council (NSC) of Thailand, Chatchai Bangchuad on 10 January ...

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce welcomes the announcement of a staff-level agreement for the third review under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Extended Fund Facility program for Sri Lanka. This ...

The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has decided to implement a single policy interest rate mechanism transitioning from its dual policy interest rate mechanism, with effect from ...

Sri Lanka, together with Australia, was elected by acclamation to the post of Vice President of the Standing Committee (Asia–Pacific Group) during the Seventh Session of the International Solar ...