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Sri Lanka Slashes Electricity Tariffs by 20-pct Effective Midnight
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced a reduction in electricity tariffs by 20%, effective from midnight today, for the first six months of 2025. This decision follows a series of public consultations and counter-proposals from the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB). However, the Ceylon Electricity Board has announced that the revised electricity […]
CSE Partners with NCDEX to Explore Opportunities in Derivatives & Commodities Trading
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) of India, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate and explore the development of derivatives and commodity products in Sri Lanka. This partnership will enhance the product offering and trading instruments at CSE. The collaboration will involve knowledge-sharing initiatives, technological […]
EDEX Expo 2025:Empowering the next generation of global achievers
EDEX Expo 2025, Sri Lanka’s premier education and career fair, is set to inspire and empower youth from January 17-19 at BMICH, Colombo, and January 25-26 at the Kandy City Centre, Kandy. Organized by the Royal College Union, this highly anticipated event brings together a host of opportunities in higher education, career development, training, and […]
CA Sri Lanka submits budget proposals to support national revival and growth
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), the country’s premier national accounting body, submitted a set of comprehensive proposals for consideration in the upcoming government budget for the year 2025. These proposals aim to bolster Sri Lanka’s economic revival and growth trajectory while promoting governance, transparency, and accountability to restore public […]
‘s First State Visit to China
During President Anura Kumara Disanayake’s four-day state visit to China, Sri Lanka marked a significant milestone by securing the largest foreign direct investment to date, the President’s Media Division said. This achievement was formalized this morning (16) with the signing of an agreement between Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Energy and Sinopec, a leading Chinese international […]
Joint Statement: Sri Lanka reaffirms commitment to one-China principle; opposes “Taiwan independence”
The People’s Republic of China and the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka have issued a joint statement reaffirming their mutual support on core issues and major concerns. The statement underscores the strengthening of bilateral relations and highlights several key points of agreement. Joint Statement between the People’s Republic of China andThe Democratic Socialist Republic […]
Thai National Security Council Secretary-General reaffirms commitment to rescuing victims in Myanmar
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe called on Secretary-General of the National Security Council (NSC) of Thailand, Chatchai Bangchuad on 10 January 2025. The meeting focused on fostering greater collaboration in the area of security and addressing shared challenges affecting both countries and the region. During the meeting both sides underscored […]
Sri Lanka and Thailand strengthen defence cooperation
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka in Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe met with Vice Minister for the Office of the Prime Minister of Thailand, General Nipat Thonglek to discuss strengthening defence cooperation between Sri Lanka and Thailand with a particular focus on human trafficking issues. The meeting, held in Bangkok on 09 January 2024, was […]
Port City Colombo Celebrates Groundbreaking Of Luxury Marina Development
Port City Colombo celebrated the groundbreaking of the Marina Development at Port City Colombo with a special ceremony held on 10th January 2025. The occasion was graced by Chief Guest, Hon. Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism. Also present at the event were H.E. Qi Zhenhong, Ambassador, Embassy of the People’s […]