Govt plans major tax overhaul and full digitization to boost efficiency
Plans are underway to simplify Sri Lanka’s tax system for the upcoming year, making it both highly efficient and user-friendly,…
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Sri Lanka Central Bank buys US$64.2mn in September amid depreciation pressure
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank bought a net US$64.2 million in September, official data showed, amid depreciation pressure on the local…
IMF airs Sri Lanka reform progress at Sampath Bank Economic Forum
The absence of a staff-level agreement does not mean that the International Monetary Fund’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme is…
Regulatory reforms to boost Sri Lanka’s gem and jewellery industry: NGJA Chief
The National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA) is working on policy and regulatory reforms to boost Sri Lanka’s gem and…
Balance of payments: External current account returns to surplus
Sri Lanka’s external current account recorded a surplus of $ 133 million in August following four consecutive months of deficits.…
Sampath Bank launches Sri Lanka’s first community-powered book discovery platform at Colombo International Book Fair
Sampath Bank PLC has launched Sampath Book Finder, Sri Lanka’s first community-powered book discovery platform, giving visitors to the Colombo…
Pan Asia Bank’s Rs. 5 Bn debenture issue oversubscribed
Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC’s Senior Listed Rated Unsecured Redeemable Debenture issue of up to Rs. 5 billion was oversubscribed…
Lead Agencies Convene to Accelerate Implementation of National Export Development Plan 2026–2030
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, convened a coordination…
SLFFA Elects New Leadership at 45th AGM, Sets Sights on Positioning Colombo as Regional Cargo Hub
The Sri Lanka Logistics & Freight Forwarders’ Association (SLFFA) held its 45th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Cinnamon Grand…
Union Bank Sri Lanka upgrades card platform with BPC
Union Bank modernised its credit card business by implementing BPC SmartVista, a unified payment platform designed to provide greater control…