Seven in ten small exporters sell online, survey finds
A survey of 953 Sri Lankan exporters and importers found 72% of small exporters use e-commerce, but paperwork and slow deliveries hold…
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20,726 private firms owe Rs. 34.3 billion in EPF contributions
Parliament was told 20,726 private sector organisations owe Rs. 34.3 billion in Employees' Provident Fund contributions, according to a tabled reply.
SriLankan Airlines suspends Riyadh flights after airport closure
SriLankan Airlines has suspended its Katunayake to Riyadh flights for 8, 9 and 10 October after Saudi Arabia closed Riyadh airport.
Tanker attack risk rises in Strait of Hormuz after Iran route warning
Iran has warned regional states it will block unauthorised oil export routes through the Strait of Hormuz, raising attack risks for tankers,…
Sri Lanka invites Indian firms to Sri Lanka Expo 2027
Sri Lanka's High Commissioner to India, Mahishini Colonne, invited Indian investors and buyers to Sri Lanka Expo 2027 in Colombo from 14…
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte arrives in Sri Lanka
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte arrives in Sri Lanka on Friday to promote US farm exports and security cooperation through the National Guard…
President says Sri Lanka aims to cut VAT within 3 years
President says Sri Lanka aims to reduce Value Added Tax rates within the next two to three years.
Bandarawela Rest House fined Rs. 1 million over water price
The Bandarawela Magistrate's Court fined Cluster Holdings Rs. 1 million for selling a bottle of water above the maximum retail price.
Colombo court remands man over alleged USD 25 million transfer scheme
A 25-year-old from Wellampitiya was remanded until 15 October over allegedly sending USD 25 million abroad through fraudulent transfers.
President aims to cut VAT rates within two to three years
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the government aims to reduce Value Added Tax rates over the next two to three years to…