CBSL Chief urges banks to tighten controls amidst critical AML/CFT review
Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe urged the banking sector to prepare for Sri Lanka’s third Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CFT) framework evaluation, warning that a negative listing in the assessment could severely undermine the country’s economic progress.
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Sri Lanka Biz confidence matches its all-time high
A leading business magazine says that “business confidence has nudged up to match its all-time high amid multiple sensitivities.”
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Sri Lanka supports global disarmament, warning against AI weaponization
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath says that Sri Lanka supports legally binding Negative Security Assurances for non-nuclear states and advocates for the establishment of Nuclear Weapon-Free Zones, particularly in the Middle East.
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Govt. nurses protest allowance cuts in 2025 Budget
The Government Nursing Officers’ Association has decided to stage a demonstration in front of government hospitals across the island during the lunch hour today (27).The demonstration is being held in protest against ‘arbitrary cuts to allowances’ in the 2025 Budget.
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Sri Lanka Exports top US$ 1.3 billion in January 2025
Sri Lanka’s export sector kicked off 2025 on a positive note, with total exports crossing US$ 1.3 billion in January, marking a 7.5 percent year-on-year (YoY) increase, data from the Export Development Board (EDB) showed.
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Finance Ministry calls for EOIs for Trade National Single Window
The Finance Ministry this week invited Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from consultancy firms to conduct a needs assessment to initiate a Trade National Single Window (TNSW) system to interconnect several government agencies engaged in international trade proceedings.
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Sri Lanka to establish Gambling Regulatory Authority
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has given the go ahead to proceed with the drafting of a bill related to the establishment of a Gambling Regulatory Authority.
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UN urges Sri Lanka to lift restrictions on NGOs
The UN has urged Sri Lanka to lift restrictions imposed on non-governmental organisations, including women’s organisations.
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Government to settle SriLankan Airlines cases filed in foreign courts
The Government is looking to settle cases filed against SriLankan Airlines in foreign courts, a Deputy Minister said on Tuesday.
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First Shipment of Personal Use Vehicles Arrives in Colombo after Five Years
After five years, a shipment of motor vehicles imported for personal use arrived at the Colombo port today.This shipment was made possible following the government’s decision to ease import restrictions.
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