The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) has commended the Government of Sri Lanka and the national negotiation team for securing a further reduction in the reciprocal tariff rate imposed by the United States on Sri Lankan exportsfrom 30% to 20%. MORE..
1 Aug 2025 (6:29 PM)
Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized the importance of building female leadership in today s society, stating that the Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association possesses the ability to fulfill this need. MORE..
2 Aug 2025 (2:38 PM)
The Exporters Association of Sri Lanka and the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) today welcomed and commended the significant progress achieved in the trade negotiations between Sri Lanka and the United States, which have led to a reduction in tariffs on Sri Lankan exports to the U.S. marketnow lowered to 20%. MORE..
1 Aug 2025 (11:36 PM)
Sarvajana Balaya leader MP Dilith Jayaweera emphasised the need for Sri Lanka to diversify its export basket and to engage in regular and comprehensive dialogue with trade partners such as the US as a post-crisis management strategy. MORE..
1 Aug 2025 (7:48 PM)
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he had ordered two nuclear submarines to be positioned in "the appropriate regions" in response to remarks from former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev about the risk of war between the nuclear-armed adversaries. MORE..
2 Aug 2025 (8:57 AM)
Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki, one of Indonesia s most active volcanoes, erupted for a second straight day, sending a column of volcanic materials and ash up to 18 kilometers (11 miles) into the sky early Saturday and blanketing villages with debris. No casualties were immediately reported. MORE..
2 Aug 2025 (2:51 PM)