The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), organised the India–Sri Lanka Business Forum: Partnering in Sri Lanka’s Growth and Investment and the …
Hackers steal US$2.5m from Sri Lanka finance ministry in biggest state‑sector theft
Cyber criminals hacked into the Sri Lankan finance ministry’s computer system and siphoned off US$2.5 million (RM9.9 million), the government said …
VAT on digital services: Sri Lanka’s entry into the global digital tax regime
Sri Lanka’s VAT Amendment Bill of April 2026 marks a watershed moment in the evolution of its indirect tax framework, with the introduction of a dedicated regime for taxing digital services supplied …
Janashakthi Finance AFBU sets standard for ethical and Shariah-compliant finance in Sri Lanka
Janashakthi Finance PLC is redefining ethical investment in Sri Lanka’s non-banking financial sector by delivering innovative, Shariah-compliant financial solutions that respond to the growing demand …
The Price of Collusion: Why Sri Lanka Needs a New Approach to Debt Governance
Sri Lanka’s 2022 default was not merely a fiscal accident; it was the result of a crisis of governance. While the country is still grappling with the fallout of its debt crisis, a crucial question …
A comprehensive National Intellectual Property Policy for Sri Lanka to be formulated
At present, a comprehensive legal framework for the protection of intellectual property is provided under the Intellectual Property Act No. 36 of 2003. However, it has been observed that there are …
Sri Lanka imposes 50% surcharge on car imports to protect falling currency
The Sri Lankan rupee has seen over 3 per cent depreciation against the dollar by mid this month due to prevailing external pressures – primarily the Iran war …
Sri Lanka imposes 50% surcharge on car imports to protect currency from further slide
The Sri Lankan government has imposed a 50 per cent surcharge on vehicle imports – excluding motorbikes and three-wheelers – considering the continuing slide of the country’s cu …
Sri Lanka imposes 50% surcharge on car imports to protect currency from further slide
The Sri Lankan government has imposed a 50 per cent surcharge on vehicle imports – excluding motorbikes and three-wheelers – considering the continuing slide of the country’s cu …
Dream of owning home in Sri Lanka slips further
The dream of owning a home in Sri Lanka is slipping further out of reach for everyday citizens, even as foreign money pours into the country’s luxury property market. While the economy shows signs of …