July 13, 2025

30% tariff to erode export competitiveness Puts jobs at stake Risks seeing a migration of US buyers to lower-tariff countries Exporters displeased over the 30% tariff imposed by the United …

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 …

Whenever a new government is formed, influential people and groups get the new regime to do what they want ignoring the welfare of the state and the economy, said Sri …

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 …

Between Rs. 35 to 50 million loss as tax revenue to state coffers per day Imports of substandard goods rising Local manufacturers are up in arms over the influx of …

A democratic awakening born of crisis In 2022, Sri Lanka experienced a rupture few believed possible in their lifetime: the forced resignation of a sitting President, not through elections, parliamentary …

Sri Lanka can repose its faith in France which will stand by Sri Lanka as it has always done and support Sri Lanka’s initiative to work with French-Indian trade and …

The Port of Colombo, a resourceful port, with a two-millennium legacy has to put its house in order to save its hub status from intense competition from South Indian and …

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 …

Need to find new markets, diversify exports highlighted Enhanced public-private tie-ups for exports The tariff dialogue will continue with the United States (US) to gain further concessions, President Anura Kumara …