It has been reported that the prices of Litro domestic LP Gas cylinder refills will remain unchanged for the month of January 2026. A company spokesperson stated that, although an upward revision was justified due to prevailing international market conditions, the decision to maintain current prices was made in consideration of Sri Lanka’s economic situation.
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Deposits held with licensed banks and finance companies are automatically insured under the Sri Lanka Deposit Insurance Scheme (SLDIS), administered by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka—providing coverage of up to Rs. 1.1 million per depositor, per institution for eligible deposits. Stay informed. Save with confidence. Licensed Commercial Banks: https://www.cbsl.gov.lk/authori…/licensed-commercial-banks Licensed Specialised Banks: https://www.cbsl.gov.lk/author…/licensed-specialised-banks Licensed Finance Companies: https://www.cbsl.gov.lk/author…/licensed-finance-companies SLDIS webpage: …
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Sri Lanka’s apparel export growth was propelled by a 23.1% increase in exports to the European Union (excluding the UK), amounting to $142.92m, and a 20.4% rise in exports to the UK, totaling $67.33m. Despite these increases, there was a noted decline in exports to the US by 5.7%, totaling $164.39m amid ongoing uncertainty around US president Trump’s tariffs. There …
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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake attended Sri Lanka-Maldives Business Forum yesterday (30), held at JEN Maldives Malé Hotel. The forum was jointly organized by the Sri Lankan High Commission in the Maldives and the Sri Lanka-Maldives Business Council of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce. The event aimed to invite the Maldivian business community to invest in Sri Lanka by showcasing the …
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Sri Lanka’s Government has approved plans for visa-free entry for British tourists, along with those of 39 other countries. The move, which was confirmed by Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath on 25 July, has been in the works for a while. Last August, Sri Lanka said tourists would be able to visit the country for 30 days on a free visa …
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Already living from hand to mouth, millions of garment workers across Asia fear for their jobs as a deadline to strike a trade deal with the US – or face punishing tariffs – looms closer. On 9 July, following a 90-day pause on tariffs for countries to negotiate deals, the US president notified several countries in the region of new …
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Sri Lanka has moved forward with a major initiative to boost tourist arrivals by expanding its free tourist visa program to 40 countries, including the US, Canada, UK, Australia, Thailand, and India. This development is part of an effort to attract more tourists from key international markets, make the country more appealing on the global stage, and boost the economy …
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The ‘Hotel Show Colombo – 2025’ was officially inaugurated this morning (25) by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre (BMICH), Colombo. This exhibition, which is jointly organized annually by the Sri Lanka Hospitality Graduates Association (SLHGA) in collaboration with the public and private sectors, is being held for the 17th time this year. The Colombo …
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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake attended the inaugural session of the Annual General Meeting of the Global Federation of Sri Lankan Business Councils (GFSLBC), held this morning (25) at the Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo. The GFSLBC serves as a platform bringing together the global Sri Lankan business community. Entrepreneurs from 15 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, …
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A discussion took place yesterday afternoon (24) at the Presidential Secretariat between the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake and a delegation from the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, along with representatives from Japanese trade, commerce and industry sectors. This delegation from Japan has arrived in Sri Lanka to explore opportunities for increasing Japanese investment in …
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