#Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka among top 3 summer getaways, according to Emirates search data
Sri Lanka is among the top three summer destinations for travel in July and August, according to the latest booking data of Emirates,...
Sri Lanka’s foreign reserve assets decline
Sri Lanka’s official foreign reserve assets have decreased by US$ 206 million to US$ 6.08 billion in June 2025, data released by the...
US tariffs could cost Sri Lanka 50,000 jobs
Sri Lanka’s export-driven economy may be on the brink of a major setback, with the Free Trade Zone Manufacturers’ Association (FTZMA) warning that...
Sri Lanka’s outdated laws choke e-commerce, stranding thousands of parcels at Customs
Thousands of parcels ordered by Sri Lankan consumers from global e-commerce platforms such as TEMU, AliExpress, and eBay remain stranded at Sri Lanka...
Opposition considers no-confidence motion against Speaker
A coalition of opposition parties is reportedly preparing to table a no-confidence motion against Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, with a final...
Sri Lanka to introduce property taxes in 2027
Sri Lanka will introduce a nationwide property tax system by the first quarter of 2027, as part of the government’s ongoing fiscal reform...
Nurses’ Union warns of staff shortage following retirement age cut
The Public Service United Nurses’ Union has expressed concern that the government’s move to reduce the mandatory retirement age for nurses to 60...
One in seven Sri Lankans hurt in accidents annually
Accidents constitute the largest cause of hospital admissions in Sri Lanka, with approximately one million people requiring inpatient care annually due to such...
