Colombo’s Beira Lake Revival: Mixed Project, Eco Boats and Seaplanes
The Government has made a renewed attempt to revive a stalled mixed development project at No. 40, D.R. Wijewardena Mawatha, Colombo 10, after repeated failures by successive administrations to attract investors.
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Customs Surpasses Target, But Risks Cloud 2025 Outlook
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CNL Reporter
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September 1, 2025
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Customs
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Sri Lanka Customs (SLC) has already surpassed its 2025 revenue collection target of Rs. 2,115 billion by Rs. 142 billion,
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Sri Lanka spends US$506.1 million on personal vehicle imports
Sri Lanka has spent US$506.1 million on personal vehicle imports in the first seven months of 2025, compared to just US$34.8 million in the same period last year, reflecting a dramatic surge in demand, official data show.
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Tourism Push amid Politics: Can Sri Lanka Hit 2025 Target?
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CNL Reporter
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September 1, 2025
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Tourism
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Sri Lanka’s Digital Economy Ambitions Face Policy Bottlenecks
Sri Lanka’s fintech sector is gaining traction, but doubts linger over whether the government can meet its bold target of building a US$15 billion digital economy by 2030.
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Sri Lanka Customs crackdown on BYD risks deterring EV investments
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CNL Reporter
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August 31, 2025
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BYD
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Sri Lanka Customs has detained nearly 1,000 more BYD electric vehicles over disputed motor capacity declarations, raising fears that bureaucratic rigidity could drive global EV giants away from the island.
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Colombo Inflation Inches Up Despite Deflationary Measures
Sri Lanka’s capital Colombo has recorded a modest rise in inflation over the past 35 months,
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Sri Lanka Misses Key Fisheries Survey as Government Fixates on Politics
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CNL Reporter
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August 30, 2025
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Political
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Politics
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Sri Lanka lost a crucial chance to assess its rapidly declining marine resources after the UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) research vessel Dr Fridtjof Nansen was denied permission to conduct a fisheries survey in local waters due to bureaucratic delays.
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Sri Lankan MP’s delegation meets India’s Speaker, boosting parliamentary ties
In a significant step towards deepening democratic ties,
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Govt. awards six-month petrol supply deal to Aditya Birla Global Trading
The Government yesterday announced that the Cabinet of Ministers had approved awarding a six-month contract to Aditya Birla Global Trading (Singapore) Ltd.,
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