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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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, Sri Lanka’s leading jeweller since 1962, has opened its first international outlet at Westfield Fountain Gate in Melbourne, Australia.
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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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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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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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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, 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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Sri Lanka has established a new branch office of the Department of Motor Traffic in the Arrivals Terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake, offering foreign tourists the convenience of obtaining a valid driving license within a mere five minutes. This new facility was officially opened under the patronage of the Minister of Transport, Highways and Civil Aviation, Bimal …
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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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