The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) with the support of the German Embassy in Colombo will host Sri Lankan-German Business Forum 2026 from May 27 to 29, 2026, …
India–Sri Lanka Business Forum highlights new momentum in trade, investment and connectivity
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 …