Sri Lanka foreign reserves marginally up in July to US$6.1bn
Sri Lanka’s gross foreign reserves edged up by 64 million US dollars in July 2025 to 6,144 million US dollars,
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Sri Lanka Tea Prices Edge Up in July but Lag Behind 2024 Levels
Sri Lanka’s tea industry, a cornerstone of the nation’s exports,
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Sri Lankans Found Behind Alleged Illegal Foreign Tourist Businesses
Some businesses suspected of being illegally operated by foreigners—particularly Israeli nationals—are in fact registered under the names of Sri Lankans,
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Sri Lanka Advances Poultry Exports to Singapore Following Key EDB-SFA Talks
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) on 1 August held a key meeting with a visiting delegation from the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) to review progress on Sri Lanka’s bid to export poultry products to Singapore.
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Vogue Jewellers Opens First International Store in Melbourne
Vogue Jewellers, Sri Lanka’s leading jeweller since 1962, has opened its first international outlet at Westfield Fountain Gate in Melbourne, Australia.
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Presidential Task Force to boost tourism development
The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the establishment of a Presidential Task Force to drive the rapid and sustainable development of Sri Lanka’s tourism industry,
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Colombo Stock Market makes history
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) achieved a notable financial milestone yesterday, as its All Share Price Index (ASPI) reached the 20,000-point mark for the first time. This significant event occurred rapidly, just ten minutes into trading, and is recognized as a historic moment for Sri Lanka’s financial markets.
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Chamber commends government on US Tariff cut
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has officially commended the Government of Sri Lanka and its national negotiation team for their successful efforts in securing a further reduction in the reciprocal tariff rate with the United States. This significant achievement sees the tariff rate on Sri Lankan exports reduced from 30% to 20%. Krishan Balendra, Chairperson of the Ceylon Chamber, remarked, …
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Sri Lanka earned $3.7 bln from tourist arrivals in six months
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism Vijitha Herath stated that an income of $3.7 billion has been generated from tourist arrivals over the past six months.
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Sri Lanka crowned world’s most beautiful Island.
Sri Lanka, ranked the No. 1 island in the world by global travel platform Big 7 Travel. The recognition comes as part of their annual list of the Top 50 Best Islands in the World, celebrating the beauty, diversity, and unique experiences offered by islands across the globe. Big 7 Travel described Sri Lanka as an island that “has it …
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