In a significant milestone for Sri Lanka’s economic revitalization efforts, the nation has successfully finalized comprehensive debt restructuring agreements with key bilateral creditors. On June 26, 2024, Sri Lanka concluded negotiations with the Official Creditor Committee (OCC) and China Exim...

President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that the government is placing special focus on integrating economic and technical sectors through advancements in computer and information technology. The President highlighted the vision to transform Colombo Port City into a financial zone facilitating offshore...

President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized his commitment to revitalizing the country’s economy while highlighting transformative changes in the lives of farmers. The President made these remarks during the inauguration of a groundnut processing center in Karadiyanaru, which was constructed at a...

The Financial Intelligence Unit of Sri Lanka (FIU-Sri Lanka) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Financial Intelligence National Center of the Kingdom of Bahrain (FINC-Bahrain) on June 04, 2024, at the 30th Plenary of the Egmont Group,...

xr:d:DAFnXDbZRoo:36,j:4282192976072233294,t:23070602 The Financial Intelligence Unit of Sri Lanka (FIU-Sri Lanka) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Financial Intelligence National Center of the Kingdom of Bahrain (FINC-Bahrain) on June 04, 2024, at the 30th Plenary of the Egmont...

Purchasing Managers’ Indices indicate improvements in both Manufacturing and Services activities in May 2024. Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Manufacturing (PMI – Manufacturing) recorded an index value of 58.2 in May 2024, indicating an expansion in manufacturing activities. All...

The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of Sri Lanka entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) to exchange information relating to investigations and prosecutions of money laundering, bribery or corruption,...

Call for Parliamentary Select Committee to Review Supreme Court’s Decision on Gender Equality Bill. Bill Unrelated to Same-Sex Marriage. Protection of Buddhism and Women’s Rights must be assured – President. President Ranil Wickremesinghe delivering a special statement to Parliament today...

PRESS RELEASEClarification on Imputed Rental Income Tax The recent publication of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) supported ExtendedFund Facility (EFF) programme related documents make reference to a proposedproperty tax to be implemented as an imputed rental income tax. The purpose...