New regulations proposed for ‘Undial’ and ‘Hawala’ systems
The Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance, MP Dr. Harsha de Silva stated that both the Undial system and the Hawala system are not illegal in Sri Lanka. He made this statement while presenting several proposals in Parliament yesterday (08).
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Central bank to focus on stronger economic crisis recovery in 2025
Sri Lanka will focus on stronger recovery this year after the island nation posted real GDP growth of 5% in 2024, the highest in seven years, its central bank chief said on Wednesday, hoping to accelerate a rebound from its worst financial crisis in decades.
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Govt launches strategic initiative for commercialization of R&D
Sri Lanka is set enhance its position in the global market through a robust new product development strategy, which will also create new market opportunities, President Anura Kumara Disanayake emphasized.
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Harsha proposes new regulations for ‘Undial’ and ‘Hawala’ systems
The Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance, MP Dr. Harsha de Silva stated that both the Undial system and the Hawala system are not illegal in Sri Lanka.
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TRCSL approves tariff plans for ‘Starlink’
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has approved the tariff plans for ‘Starlink’ satellite broadband services to be implemented through ‘Starlink’ Lanka (Private) Ltd.
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Colombo City Marina: A New Icon in Sri Lanka’s Business Hub
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Sri Lanka Tyre Import Controls Face Public Backlash
Sri Lanka’s Trade Minister, Wasantha Samarasinghe, faced backlash after revealing a request from local tyre manufacturers to impose further import controls.
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Thriposha Company to be modernised as a State venture
Health and Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa announced yesterday that the Government had decided to modernise and develop the Thriposha Company in Kandana, operating under the Health and Media Ministry and continue it as a State-owned enterprise to fulfill the nutritional needs of the nation.
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Dangerous structures at Ratmalana Airport to be removed
In response to concerns over the risks posed by fixed structures at the Colombo International Airport, Ratmalana and the recent Jeju Air Flight 2216 tragedy at Muan International Airport, South Korea, which claimed 179 lives, Minister Bimal Ratnayake has directed authorities to remove such structures.
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Government aims to attract high-end tourists
The government is aiming to increase the quality in the tourism sector just as quantity in order to attract high-end tourists to the country, Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath said.
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