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Government Affirms No Plans for New Indirect Taxes; Focuses on Revenue Increase, State Minister Says

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January 29, 2024

State Minister of Finance, Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, clarified the government’s stance, stating that there are no intentions to implement additional indirect

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Sri Lanka’s 2023 Exports Reach USD 14.49 Billion, Showing Marginal Decline of 0.39% from 2022

CeylonWire

January 29, 2024

The Export Development Bank (EDB) has reported that Sri Lanka’s total exports for the year 2023 amounted to USD 14.49

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Government-Owned Buildings in Colombo to be Leased to Private Sector for Development

CeylonWire

January 26, 2024

The Ministry of Urban Development and Housing has announced plans to lease several government-owned buildings in Colombo, including Visum Paya,

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Procter & Gamble Reports 34% Decline in SK-II Skincare Sales, Cites China’s Slow Recovery and Anti-Japanese Sentiment

CeylonWire

January 25, 2024

Procter & Gamble (P&G) has disclosed a significant 34% drop in sales for its high-end SK-II skincare brand during the

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Container Throughput at Port of Colombo Grows by 1.3% YoY; Transshipment Volumes Surge by 2.1% YoY

CeylonWire

January 25, 2024

By Nishel Fernando The Port of Colombo witnessed a modest recovery in container throughput during 2023, rebounding from the economic

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Government Should Weigh Economic Consequences of Online Safety Bill, Urges SJB MP Harsha de Silva

CeylonWire

January 25, 2024

SJB Member of Parliament, Harsha de Silva, emphasized the importance of the government considering the economic implications of the Online

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Central Bank Governor Warns of Potential 7% Inflation in January 2024

CeylonWire

January 23, 2024

During a special press briefing held on Tuesday (23 Jan.), Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, the Governor of the Central Bank of

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National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) Reveals Rise in Overall Inflation to 4.2% in December 2023

CeylonWire

January 22, 2024

The Department of Census and Statistics reports that the Overall Rate of Inflation, measured by the National Consumer Price Index

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Sri Lanka’s Public Utilities Commission to Decide on Revised Electric Tariffs Proposed by Ceylon Electricity Board

CeylonWire

January 22, 2024

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) is scheduled to convene today, January 22, to make a final determination

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National Investigation Agency Files Supplementary Chargesheet in 2021 Human Trafficking Case

CeylonWire

January 21, 2024

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) of India has filed a supplementary chargesheet against four individuals in connection with a 2021