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Sri Lanka Customs waiting to test Chinese BYD EV motor
EconomyNext
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July 30, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka Customs is waiting to test the motor of a BYD vehicle to check the actual wattage, an official told a parliament panel, in the latest development after around 1,000 vehicles were detained over a disputed power of a motor....
Japan and Sri Lanka strengthen diplomatic ties through high-level policy talks in Colombo
Lanka News Web
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July 31, 2025
July 31, Colombo (LNW): A high-level diplomatic dialogue between Japan and Sri Lanka concluded recently in Colombo, offering both nations an opportunity to renew their commitment to deeper collaboration across a broad range of areas, including...
US tariff of 30% confirmed for SA but negotiations continue, president says
The Citizen (South Africa)
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August 1, 2025
The confirmation of the US tariff is bad news for citrus farmers, who had earlier pleaded with the president to at least secure a pause in the tariffs. The White House confirmed last night that South African goods exported to the United States...
Dozens arrested in anti-corruption and narcotics crackdown across Sri Lanka
Lanka News Web
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July 31, 2025
July 31, Colombo (LNW): Authorities in Sri Lanka have intensified their efforts to tackle corruption and drug-related crimes, with dozens of individuals taken into custody over the past several months in a series of coordinated enforcement...
Why Sri Lankans and Muslims Cannot Be Antisemitic
Groundviews
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July 31, 2025
Photo courtesy of New York Daily News The anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian sentiments in Sri Lanka have found a new outlet and refuge in the newly discovered word – antisemitism. This article addresses allegations of antisemitism in Sri Lanka,...
Sri Lanka Navy arrests 14 Tamil Nadu fishermen
Chennai Vision
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July 30, 2025
In two separate incidents, the Sri Lankan navy arrested a total of 14 Indian fishermen — hailing from Rameswaram and Pamban — and confiscated two boats for allegedly violating the IMBL in the wee hours of Tuesday. All the arrested fishermen have...
Five Governors Grace Convocation 2025 in a Singular Honour for O.P. Jindal Global University
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 1, 2025
Sonipat, 1 August 2025: In an unprecedented honour for O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), five Governors of the States of India participated in the 14th Annual Convocation 2025 held during 29-30 July 2025. The presence of these outstanding...
Sri Lankan bank partners with Nucleus Software to upgrade transaction banking
TechCircle
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July 30, 2025
Sri Lankan financial institution Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) has adopted FinnAxia, a transaction banking platform developed by Nucleus Software, to enhance its digital banking services for corporate and SME clients both locally and globally....
Five Governors Grace Convocation 2025 In A Singular Honour For OP Jindal Global University
MENAFN
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August 1, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Sonipat, Aug 1 (IANS) In an unprecedented honour for O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), five Governors participated in the 14th Annual Convocation 2025 held during July 29-30. The presence of these outstanding personalities, each...
Sri Lanka young politicians visit India
EconomyNext
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July 29, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – A 24-member team of young politicians from Sri Lanka representing 14 political parties visited India to enhance cross-party political linkages across different tiers between the two countries. The delegation comprised members of...
Sri Lanka developing an elaborate AI strategy for economic expansion
Biometric Update
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July 30, 2025
Sri Lanka is focusing on creating a robust artificial intelligence (AI) strategy to attain a fivefold increase in its digital economy over the next five years, as underscored by Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya, Chief Advisor to the President on Digital...
Sri Lanka apparel exporters teach EU due diligence rules to rubber, tea exporters
EconomyNext
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July 30, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s Apparel Exporters Association (SLAEA) said it had hosted a forum to update exporters, including those in sectors like tea and rubber, on the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) where...
Sri Lanka’s Ceylon Cold Stores net down 7-pct in June 2025 quarter
EconomyNext
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July 30, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s Apparel Exporters Association (SLAEA) said it had hosted a forum to update exporters, including those in sectors like tea and rubber, on the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) where...
Sri Lanka pursues further reduction in US tariffs amid ongoing trade talks: Deputy Minister
Lanka News Web
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July 29, 2025
July 29, Colombo (LNW): Continued dialogue is underway between Sri Lanka and the United States in an effort to secure further reductions in the tariff rates currently applied to Sri Lankan exports, Deputy Minister of Lands and Irrigation, Susil...
U.S. open to further tariff talks with Taiwan: President Lai
Focus Taiwan
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August 1, 2025
Taipei, Aug. 1 (CNA) The United States is open to further tariff talks with Taiwan, President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said Friday, as the two sides have yet to finalize their trade deal. At a press event at the Presidential Office in Taipei, Lai...
Sri Lanka’s JKCG says in discussions with authorities over detained Chinese BYDs
EconomyNext
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July 29, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s authorized distributor of BYD vehicles John Keells CG Auto (Pvt) Ltd (JKCG) is “actively engaged” in discussions with the relevant government authorities to clarify an issue with regard motor power, the company said. Sri...
PM Dr. Harini appointed Chairperson of Sri Lanka National Commission for UNESCO
Daily FT
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Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Sri Lanka National Commission for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), the Prime...
Power, Property, and Perils: Sri Lanka’s Political Courtroom Drama Unfolds
Lanka News Web
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July 29, 2025
By: Ovindi Vishmika July 29, Colombo (LNW): As Sri Lanka grapples with multiple high profile legal cases involving prominent political figures, the country is witnessing a dramatic shift in the accountability of its public officials. With...
Bank of Ceylon leads Sri Lankan banks in The Banker Top 1000 World Banks 2025
Daily FT
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Bank of Ceylon (BOC), the country’s largest state-owned commercial bank, has once again been ranked among the Top 1000 World Banks by The Banker magazine, published by the Financial Times Ltd. UK. Bank of Ceylon has been placed at the top,...
Beyond visa waivers: Building Sri Lanka’s global tourism brand
Daily FT
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The visa waiver initiative should not serve as a smokescreen for the continued absence of a coherent international marketing campaign. Despite repeated proclamations, no meaningful effort has materialised—even though the necessary funds have long...