Local News
New Financial Hurdles and Import Surcharges Emerge for Sri Lankan Government.
May 16, 2026 at 7:12 AM
The Sri Lankan government is facing scrutiny following a faulty transaction involving SriLankan Airlines and the announcement of a new 50% surcharge on imported vehicle customs duties.
Economy
Sri Lanka Financial Update: Rupee Fluctuations and Customs Revenue Surge.
May 5, 2026 at 12:21 PM
The Sri Lankan rupee saw a marginal decline against the dollar while bond yields trended upward. Simultaneously, Sri Lanka Customs significantly outperformed its revenue targets for April and the first four months of the year.
Local News
Sri Lanka Eyes 'Tobacco-Free Generation' with Proposed 2010 Birth-Year Ban.
April 30, 2026 at 7:40 AM
Sri Lanka’s National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA) has formally proposed a groundbreaking policy to ban tobacco sales to anyone born after 2010, aiming to create a smoke-free future for the nation.


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