Trump slaps 30 percent tariff on Sri Lanka

In a letter addressed to Sri Lankan President Dissanayake, US President Trump announced the imposition of a 30 percent tariff on Sri Lankan exports, set to take effect on August 1. This move is part of Trump’s broader global trade war strategy, which …

China willing to promote strategic cooperative partnership with Sri Lanka: Chinese FM

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Sri Lankan Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 12, 2025. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng) …

Sri Lanka’s PTA – there cannot be ‘terrorism’ without terror : Constitutional expert

ECONOMYNEXT – A top constitutional expert has warned against broad definitions of terrorism that will allow the State to harass citizens, activists and suppress criticism as Sri Lanka moves to redraw its anti-terror law. Sri Lanka’s Prevention of Terrorism …

Sri Lanka rupee weaker, bond yields flat

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka stocks ended the day rising 0.57 percent to close at 18,946 points Tuesday, a new all time high, slightly retreating from an intra-day high of 19,000, brokers said. Lower interest rates, taxes on bank savings, positive quarterly and …

Save on a trip to paradise island of Sri Lanka with Just Go Holidays

As one of the most diverse countries in Asia, Sri Lanka has everything from white sandy beaches to wildlife and you can escape to this tropical island of paradise courtesy of Just Go Holidays while saving money on your trip, too.   Just Go’s excursion …

Sri Lanka to give monthly allowance to over 9,000 children in detention homes

COLOMBO, July 14 (Xinhua) -- Over 9,000 children living in detention homes in Sri Lanka will receive a monthly allowance of 5,000 rupees (about 17 U.S. dollars) starting Tuesday, according to Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savithri Paulraj. …

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UK trade reforms to boost Sri Lankan apparel exports, jobs

The UK government recently unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries. New measures include simplifying rules of origin, enabling more goods from countries like Sri Lanka, Nigeria and the Philippines to enter the United …

Madras High Court stays order directing Sri Lankan Deputy High Commission to reinstate former employee

Office of the Sri Lanka Deputy High Commission in Chennai. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu A Division Bench of the Madras High Court has stayed the operation of an order passed by a single judge directing the Sri Lankan Deputy High Commission in Chennai, to …

West Indies Academy Complete Remarkable Comeback to Win ODI Series Against Sri Lanka

Jediah Blades ‘ 5-28 dismantles Sri Lanka in the three-match decider. The Academy rallied from a 0-1 deficit to win the series 2-1 “We Before Me” philosophy emphasises collective success over personal accolades The West Indies Academy completed a …