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Sri Lanka to give monthly allowance to over 9,000 children in detention homes
Xinhua News Agency
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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...
It borders on cringe, but this international seafood chain restaurant is hat-worthy
Good Food
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July 14, 2025
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Crab has a constitution, is home to Crabzilla and feels positively out of place in Melbourne in 2025. But the service is faultless, and all the seafood is exceptionally good. Save You have reached your maximum number of...
GovPay Crosses 50 Organisations & Announces Plans for Future of Government Digital Payments
Lanka Business Online
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July 14, 2025
At a media conference held today, the Information Communication Technology Agency (ICTA), in collaboration with LankaPay and under the guidance of the Ministry of Digital Economy, showcased the growing success of GovPay, Sri Lanka’s official...
Before joining cabinet, public safety minister wrote immigration support letters for terror group ‘member’
Global News
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July 15, 2025
Before he was appointed to the federal cabinet two years ago, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree wrote letters urging Canadian officials to approve the immigration application of a man they had determined was a member of a terrorist...
Toward a multi-polar international monetary system
Independent (Uganda)
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July 13, 2025
The US DOLLAR. What are the options? COMMENT | Maya Majueran – XINHUA | A multi-polar international monetary system envisions a global financial architecture in which multiple currencies, rather than a single dominant one such as the U.S. dollar,...
Sri Lanka shares gain for third straight week, shake off Trump’s 30% tariff
Business Recorder
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July 11, 2025
Sri Lankan shares logged their third straight week of advances on Friday, shrugging off news that U.S. President Donald Trump’s 30% tariff is set to come into effect on August 1 and buoyed by hopes that trade talks between the nations would...
Sri Lanka promises structural reforms, financial viability of SOEs to IMF
EconomyNext
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July 11, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka government has committed to continue reforms to the International Monetary Fund on state-owned enterprises (SOEs) including settlement pf legacy debts and limiting foreign borrowing, the latest IMF document showed. Sri...
Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker, bonds steady
EconomyNext
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July 11, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Colombo All Share Price Index has surpassed 18,500 mark, hitting a fresh record high on Friday after US president Donald Trump reduced Sri Lanka’s tariffs to 30 percent, down 14 percent, brokers said. “Market was very bullish today....
Sri Lanka stocks rise 2.09-pct topping 18,500 after Trump eases tariffs
EconomyNext
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July 11, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Colombo All Share Price Index has surpassed 18,500 mark, hitting a fresh record high on Friday after US president Donald Trump reduced Sri Lanka’s tariffs to 30 percent, down 14 percent, brokers said. “Market was very bullish today....
Sri Lanka apparel sector braces for tariff fallout
Fibre 2 Fashion
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US President Donald Trump has expanded his aggressive trade policy by adding Sri Lanka to a growing list of nations subject to sweeping new tariffs.In a letter, Trump recently announced that beginning August 1, 2025, all goods imported into the...
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No country for migrants: How the world has fallen out of love with immigration
Firstpost
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July 15, 2025
From “world citizens” to “citizens of nowhere”, migrants have been on a long downhill journey amid a rising tide of xenophobia across the Western world. And now the world’s most powerful political leader has lent it new legitimacy. US President...
Sri Lanka, Bangladesh Discuss Boosting Ties in Trade, Tourism, and ICT
Lanka News Web
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July 11, 2025
Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dharmapala Weerakkody, paid a courtesy call on the newly appointed Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh, Ambassador Asad Alam Siam, during which the two sides held extensive discussions on enhancing...
Sri Lanka apparels to get duty free access to UK with Asian or African inputs
EconomyNext
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July 11, 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,...
Sri Lanka Group expands investment in Fiji
The Fiji Times
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July 11, 2025
EXPANSION plans in Fiji by Sri Lankan conglomerate Aitken Spence PLC through its subsidiary company Elpitiya Plantations has finally made progress since initially exploring opportunities in the country last year. Aitken Spence PLC, a prominent Sri...
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 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...
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...
UK unveils reforms to simply imports from countries like Sri Lanka
Colombo Gazette
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July 11, 2025
The UK government unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries like Sri Lanka. Upgrades to the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) make it easier for businesses to trade with the UK and help lower prices on...