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SLTDA changed the tourism data compilation method in May
Discussions explored sectors that can complement each other, including machinery, agriculture and pharmaceuticals,
Ceylon Chamber of Commerce launches Scale Up 2.0 to support Sri Lanka’s SME ecosystem
Designed to meet evolving global market demands.
Supported by the World Bank’s Grant Facility for Project Preparation (GFPP) with a total grant allocation of USD1mn
Sri Lanka–China Business Council celebrates 25th anniversary, reaffirms commitment to bilateral trade
Total arrivals for the year were 2,362,521, up 15.1 percent from a year ago.
Tourist arrivals hit a record high last year
sing mafia tactics is or violence (mara balaya or prachandat-waya is wrong
This year we spent minimum in our marketing campaign
Government targets USD 2.5 bn from export of coconut products by 2030
Firms reported improved construction activity during the month, despite the weather-related disruptions towards the end
The daily operations and management of the expressways were transferred to Sahasya Investment Company on 25-03-2024
During the first eleven months of 2025, cumulative exports reached 4,571.99 million dollars
India remains the leading source market of tourists coming into Sri Lanka
Refurbishment to continue till November 2026
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| US Dollar | 331.7485 | 330.8514 |
| UK Pound | 443.7468 | 438.3450 |
| Euro | 372.5204 | 371.0168 |
| Yen | 2.0969 | 2.0916 |
| Aus Dollar | 233.0533 | 231.1659 |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Rupee | 3.4948 | 3.4202 |
| Korean Won | 0.2499 | 0.2479 |
| Oman Rial | 861.6397 | 859.3320 |
| Saudi Riyal | 88.4403 | 88.0955 |
| UAE Dirham | 90.3209 | 90.0766 |
| pts | % | |
|---|---|---|
| S&P SL20 | 5,656.91 | -0.43% |
| CSE All Share | 19,927.30 | -0.28% |
| Turnover Rs | 1457.79 million | 1193.67 million |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| 3-m bill | 7.61 | 7.84 |
| 6-m bill | 7.91 | 8.26 |
| 12-m bill | 8.23 | 8.3 |
| 3-yr bond | 9.24 | 9.25 |
| 5-yr bond | 9.82 | 9.56 |
| 8-yr bond | 10.50 | 10.48 |
| today | yesterday | |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
| Gilt Repo | 7.74 | 7.72 |
| I-m SLIBOR | - | - |
PickMe also called for a zero-tolerance approach to organised, unlawful intimidation and "mafia-style" tactics
On December 25, 2025, 11,111 tourists had arrived, higher than last year's 9,378
The UK-made Landmaster two-wheel tractor was for many decades the most widely used brand in Sri Lanka
Pond area and some access paths cordoned off from visitors
The hill country was also getting more tourists and returning to normal
Sky Up airlines is also due to fly from Moldova's capital Kishinev to Sri Lanka
Trees are grown by farmers in Bandarawela for two years
Many districts contributing to export of agri products, spices hit by devastation
For pigs, goats and sheep we will give 20,000 per animal for 20 animals
Financial loss of a young rice field may be about 80,000 rupees
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