Business
LNP – Sri Lanka’s exports to US surpass USD 250 million in June as Trump tariffs loom
Sri Lankan exports to the United States have increased in the month of June as the new 30% tariff rate announced by US President Donald Trump is set to take effect later this week.
Read moreLNP – Sri Lanka to waive visa fees for 40 more countries – Foreign Minister
The Government of Sri Lanka has decided to waive visa fees for 40 additional countries to boost tourism, stated Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Vijitha Herath.
Read moreLNP – Sri Lankans to get seasonal jobs in South Korea
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) says that many seasonal job opportunities in South Korea are now available for Sri Lankans following an agreement between the two governments.
Read moreLNP – No legal provisions for companies to charge 2.5%–3% fees on card transactions: CBSL
Companies and institutions have no legal provisions to impose additional charges ranging from 2.5% to 3% on customers for transactions made using credit or debit cards, the Director of Payments and Settlements at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Vasantha Alwis has stated.
Read moreLNP – Asian Development Bank lowers Sri Lanka’s GDP growth estimate for FY2025
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised downward its GDP growth forecast for Sri Lanka, primarily due to the effects of US tariff policies.
Read moreLNP – UAE ranked safest country in the world in 2025; Sri Lanka drops to 61st
The UAE has once again been named the safest country in the world, according to the Safety Index by Country 2025 Mid-Year, published by global data aggregator Numbeo.
Read moreLNP – Sri Lankan passport makes big jump in global rankings, Visa-Free entry to 42 countries now
The Sri Lankan passport has made a major leap and climbed five places from 96th to 91st, in the Henley Passport Index. The Sri Lankan passport jumped four spots last year as well
Read moreLNP – No decision taken to curtail vehicle imports – CBSL Governor
Neither the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) nor the government has taken any decision to impose restrictions on vehicle imports at present, the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe has clarified while responding to recent media reports.
Read moreLNP – BOI approves 57 projects, Sri Lanka gets USD 569mn in FDIs in 2025: Dy Minister
The Board of Investment (BOI) has approved 57 projects so far this year (2025), according to Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chaturanga Abeysingha.
Read more