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JKCG Denies Insider Knowledge of Vehicle Import Tax Surcharge.
May 22, 2026 at 9:57 AM
John Keells CG Auto (JKCG) has officially rejected allegations suggesting it used insider information to open Letters of Credit for BYD vehicles just before the government's vehicle import surcharge announcement.
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Moving Beyond Tax Breaks: The Structural Hurdles Blocking Sri Lanka’s Investment Goals.
April 5, 2026 at 2:27 AM
Sri Lanka’s long-standing reliance on tax incentives has failed to drive sustainable economic transformation. This article explores how policy inconsistency, administrative delays, and land disputes remain greater deterrents to investors than the tax burden itself, while highlighting recent parliamentary friction over new incentive frameworks.








