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Sri Lanka’s Electricity Amendment Bill 2025: Trojan Horse for national economic collapse
Daily FT
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If enacted without significant reform, this Bill will not just destabilise Sri Lanka’s energy sector—it will effectively sign the death warrant of Sri Lanka’s economic sovereignty The National People’s Power Government rose to power promising...
Sri Lanka blow past Bangladesh in T20 opener
BDNews24
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Sri Lanka outplayed Bangladesh with both bat and ball to coast to a crushing seven-wicket win in the first T20 of the three-match series in Pallekele. Set 155 to win, the hosts breezed to their target with an over to spare, powered by Kusal...
Sri Lanka cruise to seven-wicket win over Bangladesh in first T20I
The Business Standard
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July 10, 2025
Sri Lanka delivered a dominant display to thump Bangladesh by seven wickets in the first T20I of the three-match series at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on Thursday, riding on a record-breaking Powerplay effort from openers...
Sri Lanka to continue talks as US tariff cut seen as ‘good start’
Colombo Gazette
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July 10, 2025
Sri Lanka expects to continue negotiations with the US after President Donald Trump’s decision to reduce tariffs on the island nation is seen as a “good start” by Colombo which had primarily negotiated to preserve its competitive advantage,...
Sri Lanka steamroll Bangladesh to win first T20
eNCA
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PALLEKELE - Sri Lanka drew first blood in the three-match T20I series with a comprehensive seven-wicket win over Bangladesh at Pallekele on Thursday, coasting home with an over to spare. Chasing a modest target of 155, skipper Charith Asalanka...
Apparel makers seek 300-400-pct tax hike on Sri Lankans amid Trump tariffs
EconomyNext
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July 10, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s apparel markers are in discussions with the government to raise a para tariff on finished clothes by 300 to 400 to block access to foreign goods to local customers, an apparel official said. Yashotharan Paramanantham,...
How Sri Lanka’s Trump tariff compares with competitors
EconomyNext
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July 10, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s apparel markers are in discussions with the government to raise a para tariff on finished clothes by 300 to 400 to block access to foreign goods to local customers, an apparel official said. Yashotharan Paramanantham,...
Euro Motors and Dongfeng launch value redefining hatchback into Sri Lankan market
Daily FT
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From left: High Commissioner of Malaysia to Sri Lanka Badli Hisham bin Adam, Euro Motors Executive Director Zameer Imtiaz, Dongfeng South Asia Region Director Noemie He Zixin, and Euro Motors Chief Operating Officer Ravindra Senaratne Euro Motors...
Sri Lanka opt to field first in series-opening T20I vs Bangladesh
United News of Bangladesh
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Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka won the toss and elected to bowl first against Bangladesh in the opening T20I of the three-match series at Pallekele on Wednesday. Having already secured the Test and ODI series, the hosts entered the shortest...
Totachi Global Distributors Conference 2025 shines in Sri Lanka
Daily FT
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Landmark gathering of innovation, partnership and recognition Totachi Industrial Ltd., a world-renowned leader in premium Japanese lubricants and automotive solutions, hosted its prestigious Global Distributors Conference 2025 in Sri Lanka. The...
Future Automobiles introduces globally renowned Hamer 4x4 modifications to Sri Lanka
Daily FT
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Future Automobiles Ltd., a fully owned subsidiary of the Softlogic Group, announces its exclusive partnership with Hamer 4x4 Accessories, a globally respected name in premium off-road vehicle modifications. With this landmark partnership, Sri...
Marco Polo Blue Deal: Sri Lanka poised to lead Indian Ocean’s green energy revolution
Daily FT
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By Shanika Gamage Charting a bold new course towards a clean energy future, the Marco Polo Blue Deal is the ultimate business case for the future of Sri Lanka’s economy in the 21st century. Led by the Ceylon Italy Blue Economy Association (CIBEA)...
ComBank launches Sri Lanka’s first AI-powered SME credit underwriting solution
Daily FT
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The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has announced the launch of Sri Lanka’s first Artificial Intelligence-powered SME credit underwriting solution, taking a transformative step in reshaping how small and medium enterprises (SMEs) access credit and...
Kusal Mendis leads Sri Lanka to 7-wicket win over Bangladesh in 1st T20
Mid Day Mumbai
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July 11, 2025
Former captain Dasun Shanaka made an impressive return to white-ball cricket after almost one year and limited Bangladesh to 154-5 after Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka won the toss and elected to field Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis plays a shot...
“Just as we breathe again”: Trump’s tariff blow to Sri Lanka’s fragile recovery
Daily FT
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The US alone imports over $ 1.5 billion worth of Sri Lankan apparel annually, making it the industry’s largest market Trump’s proposed 30% tariff on Sri Lankan exports, set to take effect on 1 August 2025, threatens to derail the island’s...
Sri Lanka to seek further tariff cut with US amid uncertainty
EconomyNext
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July 10, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka will engage with the United States to explore possibilities of reducing the 30 percent reciprocal tariff with open mind and genuine intentions, officials said, amid looming adverse impact on the island nation’s top foreign...
SL Vs BAN, 1st T20I Highlights: Sri Lanka Beat Bangladesh By Seven Wickets In Opener, Take 1-0 Lead In Series
Outlook India
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July 10, 2025
Sri Lanka's Janith Liyanage, left, and Dushmantha Chameera bump fists after scoring runs during the first T20I cricket match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Colombo, Sri Lanka. AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena Here are the highlights of the first...
Sri Lanka Tightens Rules on Foreign Job Contracts to Protect Migrant Workers
Lanka News Web
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July 10, 2025
By: Staff Writer July 10, Colombo (LNW): Starting July 1, Sri Lankan job seekers heading to the Middle East and several other countries for employment in industrial and corporate sectors must have their job contracts certified by Sri Lankan...
Sri Lanka Insurance Profits Surge Post-Restructuring in 2024
Lanka News Web
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July 10, 2025
By: Staff Writer July 10, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation (SLIC) has posted profits in 2024, following the legal segregation of its life and general insurance businesses into separate entities, according to the Insurance Regulatory...
Sri Lanka Set to Face Bangladesh in First T20I Match
Times News Global
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July 10, 2025
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka will take on Bangladesh in the first T20 International match on Sunday, marking the start of a highly anticipated series. The match, held at the R. Premadasa Stadium, is set to kick off at 7 PM local time. Both teams...