Business
Sri Lanka sees surge in remittances and export earnings in March
Sri Lanka recorded a notable increase in export earnings and foreign remittances in March 2025, according to the latest data released by the...
More US energy imports on the table for Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has made significant progress in discussions with United States trade authorities and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), with both engagements yielding...
US trade war carries risks for many APAC sovereign ratings, including Sri Lanka – Fitch
Increases in US tariffs will weigh on the credit metrics of many sovereigns in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) and risks will rise if higher...
BOI initiates industry dialogue on reciprocal US tariffs and the way forward
Chairman of the Board of Investment (BOI) Arjuna Hearth has invited all top 50 exporters of the BOI in key industries to open...
CMA CGM strengthens partnership with SLPA Terminals, achieves milestone volume
CMA CGM, one of the world’s top three shipping lines, continues to reinforce its long-standing partnership with the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA)...
South Asian garment makers anxious about future after Trump’s ‘shock’ tariffs
Manufacturers and suppliers across Asia are anxious over the future of apparel hubs following Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs that they believe could endanger...
Thousands of apparel sector jobs at risk due to U.S. tariff policy
Sri Lanka’s apparel industry has expressed its concern over the Reciprocal Tariff policy announced by the US government. The new tariffs proposed could...
Vehicle imports hampered by delays at Finance Ministry
Industry leaders are raising concerns over delays in decision-making within the Ministry of Finance, particularly regarding vehicle imports, which they say have hindered...
