Sri Lanka’s export sector has been jolted by a significant policy shift in Washington D.C. The United States, under President Donald Trump’s recent “reciprocal tariff” framework, has announced a 30 ...

For over a month, efforts have been under way to save the life of the magnificent tusker Bathiya. Shot by an unidentified persons multiple times, his condition has only worsened with time. His front ...

Defending all inclusive freight regulation Shippers’ Council urges authorities not to fall prey to predatory tactics Cautions against the potential impact of reinstating THC ...

As Sri Lanka’s Elections Commission turns its focus to the future, the foundations of its 2026–2029 strategic plan are being laid on four core pillars: raising awareness, law reforms, institutional ...

Chinese President Xi Jinping has placed culture at the centre of China’s national strategy. When he formally introduced “Xi Jinping Thought on Culture” in October 2023 in Beijing, he outlined a vision ...

In a major move to improve road safety, the National Transport Commission (NTC) has made it compulsory for all bus drivers to wear seat belts starting from July 1, while… ...

The tariff dialogue will continue with the United States (US) to gain further concessions, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told key exporters at a special discussion at the Presidential Secretariat ...

ProMobi Technologies today announced that Scalefusion- its leading unified management solution, has partnered with Connex Information Technologies, a value-added technology solutions provider in Sri ...

US President Donald Trump has nominated Eric Meyer, a seasoned American diplomat and current Acting Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, to serve as the next Ambassador to ...

Despite the multitude of challenges such as declining fish stocks, overfishing, illegal fishing practices, and the impact of climate change, the fisheries sector continues to provide the nutrient-rich ...

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) notched a historic milestone on Friday as the All Share Price Index crossed the 18,500-point mark for the first time in the market’s history. The… ...

Sri Lanka’s apparel industry, which received a respite through the reduction of United States Reciprocal Tariffs, received another boost on Friday with the United Kingdom announcing substantial ...