The Sri Lanka-China Friendship Association (SLCFA) in a statement said it is deeply concerned about the heavy tariffs recently introduced by the US on Chinese goods. ..
Sri Lanka eyes green economy transition but funding gaps hinder progress
Environment Ministry Secretary K.R. Uduwawala recently declared that Sri Lanka’s transition to a green economy is steadily gaining momentum, but lacks adequate sustainable finance to deliver on its …
Resetting trade ties: 90-day roadmap to resolve US-Sri Lanka tariff imbalances
Recent concerns over Sri Lanka’s alleged imposition of cumulative taxes and trade barriers—reportedly amounting to 88% on US goods, particularly automobiles, alcohol, and electronics—have reignited …
Sri Lanka SEC cautions Wealthy Minds Academy over social media posts
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka said it had cautioned a firm called Wealthy Minds Academy (Private) Limited and two directors of ‘reckless conduct’ over social media.
Gunman fires at Sri Lanka church ahead of Easter bombings anniversary
“Initial investigations suggest that the suspect had targeted the church due to a personal enmity with the pastor,” police say.
Sri Lanka’s women-run hotel breaks down barriers
The hotel, on the shores of Lake Kandalama in the green hills of central Sri Lanka, opened in January with a unique selling point — its staff are exclusively women.
Sri Lanka shelves naval drill with Pakistan off Trincomalee as India flags concerns
The proposed drills, which were part of the routine military engagements between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, were called off following New Delhi’s intervention, sources said.
India’s concerns lead to cancellation of Pakistan-Sri Lanka naval drills off Trincomalee
India has been focusing on extending assistance to Sri Lanka in developing Trincomalee’s energy infrastructure. India is especially looking at revitalising the oil tank farms in Trincomalee that has …
UK overtakes Russia in Sri Lanka tourist arrivals in April 2025
Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals increased 38 percent from a year ago to 93,915 in the first 15 days of April 2025, led by India and the United Kingdom, data from the island’s tourism promotion office …
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Policy amid Geopolitical Transformations:
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Policy after the War The domestic political context of Sri Lankan foreign policy underwent a significant shift following the end of the war in 2009. The Mahinda Rajapaksa regime …