The Embassy of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in Japan ceremoniously marked the 78th Anniversary of Sri Lanka’s Independence at an official event held in Tokyo. The celebration brought together members of the diplomatic community, Japanese officials, Sri Lankan expatriates, and friends of Sri Lanka to commemorate the nation’s rich heritage and enduring friendship with Japan.
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The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has launched investigations into 18 entities suspected of illegally collecting public deposits through plantation-based investment schemes, warning the public against promises of unusually high returns.
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Sri Lanka’s tea prices declined in January 2026, even as authorities expressed confidence in stronger production and export performance this year. According to Forbes & Walker Research, the National Sales Average fell both month-on-month and year-on-year, with all tea elevations recording negative variances in dollar terms.
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The Finance Ministry has formally established a Tax Policy Analysis Unit (TPAU) under the Department of Fiscal Policy, marking a key institutional reform aimed at strengthening Sri Lanka’s fiscal management framework.
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The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the Renewable Energy Resources Development Plan 2025–2030, a key policy framework aimed at meeting 70 percent of Sri Lanka’s electricity demand from renewable sources by 2030 and supporting the country’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.
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