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Sri Lanka seniors to get 3-pct more interest for FDs opened from Jul1-Dec31
EconomyNext
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July 1, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka will pay its citizens over 60 years an additional 3 percent interest on their fixed deposits of up to a million rupees, its Ministry of Finance said. Fixed deposits under this scheme can be opened from July 1, to December...
Sri Lanka current account surplus US$1.3bn up to May 2025
EconomyNext
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July 1, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka will pay its citizens over 60 years an additional 3 percent interest on their fixed deposits of up to a million rupees, its Ministry of Finance said. Fixed deposits under this scheme can be opened from July 1, to December...
Sri Lanka boosts tourism in India
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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June 30, 2025
Sri Lanka successfully concluded roadshows in India, attracting record visitors with visa-free entry. Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is experiencing a remarkable surge, with a record-breaking influx of Indian visitors. The island nation...
Sri Lanka’s export revenues show upward trend in early 2025
Lanka News Web
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July 1, 2025
July 01, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s export performance has shown encouraging signs of growth over the first five months of 2025, according to data released by the Export Development Board (EDB). Both goods and services sectors have contributed to...
Bangladesh Playing 11 vs Sri Lanka- 1st ODI, Bangladesh Tour of Sri Lanka 2025
CricketAddictor
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July 1, 2025
Sri Lanka will take on Bangladesh in the first of the three-match ODI series. This article provides details about Bangladesh's Playing 11 vs Sri Lanka for the first match of the series. Bangladesh Playing 11 vs Sri Lanka- 1st ODI, Bangladesh Tour...
City of Dreams Sri Lanka to launch on 2 August: Landmark in South Asian tourism and luxury
Daily FT
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Lawrence Ho (left) and Krishan Balendra John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) and Melco Resorts & Entertainment (Melco) have announced the grand opening of City of Dreams Sri Lanka on 2 August. This launch marks the completion of the final components of...
Tourist arrivals surpass 116,000 in June as Sri Lanka inches toward recovery
Lanka News Web
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July 1, 2025
July 01, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka witnessed a notable rise in international tourist arrivals during the month of June, with over 116,000 visitors entering the country within the first 26 days alone. The figures suggest a sustained rebound in the...
Sri Lanka debt to GDP ratio to reach IMF target two years ahead of schedule: Minister
EconomyNext
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July 1, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka is on track to reach a 95 percent debt to gross domestic product target two years earlier than originally envisaged by the International Monetary Fund, based on the latest projections, Deputy Minister of Economic...
Sri Lanka revises 2025 budget deficit down to 6.5-pct of GDP
EconomyNext
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July 1, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka is on track to reach a 95 percent debt to gross domestic product target two years earlier than originally envisaged by the International Monetary Fund, based on the latest projections, Deputy Minister of Economic...
Business News | Slice Launches Flagship Credit Card and India's First UPI-Powered Bank Branch
Latestly
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July 1, 2025
PRNewswire Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 1: slice, which aims to bring banking to every Indian, today launched the slice UPI credit card, a breakthrough credit card designed to transform how India accesses credit. Expanding this vision,...
Business News | "TraderPsyche: From Bias to Breakthrough" Helps Traders Master the Mental Game
Latestly
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July 1, 2025
VMPL New Delhi [India], July 1: For most traders, the biggest battle doesn't happen on the charts -- it happens in their own minds. In his latest book, TraderPsyche: From Bias to Breakthrough: Rewire Your Mind. Transform Your Trading, seasoned...
Business News | Chilean Prunes: A Naturally Sweet Boost to Gut Health
Latestly
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July 1, 2025
HT Syndication New Delhi [India], July 1: Packed with flavour and bursting with health benefits. At just 100 calories per serving (approximately 4 to 5 prunes), they offer a naturally sweet treat with zero added sugar, making them a wholesome...
SL calls for stronger trade ties with US
Daily FT
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Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara highlights 70-year diplomatic relationship rooted in shared democratic values and people-to-people ties at 249th US Independence Day reception in Colombo Appreciates US for support...
People’s Bank celebrates 64 years of excellence in serving Sri Lanka
Daily FT
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People's Bank Chairman Prof. Narada Fernando (left) and Chief Executive Officer Clive Fonseka People’s Bank, a pioneer in Sri Lanka’s banking and financial services industry commemorates its 64th anniversary today. Since its establishment, the...
India, Sri Lanka CEOs meet in Colombo to deepen ties
Daily FT
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Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha yesterday participated in the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Ceylon Chamber of Commerce organised CEOs Roundtable. It witnessed an insightful discussion on forging newer pathways for business...
US Envoy hails enduring partnership with Sri Lanka at 249th Independence Day address
Daily FT
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US Ambassador Julie Chung Ambassador Julie Chung highlights over seven decades of resilient ties with Sri Lanka at reception under ‘Great American Road Trip’ theme Recalls early American visitors to Sri Lanka; stresses people-to-people connections...
Sri Lanka’s Shifting Stance on Foreign Research Vessels Risks Its Blue Economy Future
The Diplomat
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June 30, 2025
Sri Lanka is again caught in a controversy surrounding a foreign research vessel. Its media has reported that the U.N.-flagged research vessel Dr. Fridtjof Nansen, operated by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), which had been scheduled...
Sri Lanka construction expands in May 2025: PMI
EconomyNext
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June 30, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s construction sector further expanded to 59.7 in May 2025, from 48.6 in April 2025, according to a Purchasing Managers Index compiled by the central bank. “Most of the survey respondents mentioned that construction...
Sri Lanka adopts new rules against child labour
PIME AsiaNews
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June 30, 2025
The government ban comes into force tomorrow. Children under 16 are banned from begging, street trading and domestic work, while dangerous work is off-limits to those aged 16 to 18. Minister Jayatissa cites the UN Convention on the Rights of the...
Sri Lanka’s Local Government reform: Strategic imperative for progress – Part 1
Daily FT
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With a fresh electoral mandate and the potential for reform, Sri Lanka is at a crossroads Sri Lanka’s recent Local Government elections marked a pivotal moment in the nation’s democratic process, as citizens voted to appoint representatives to...