Sri Lanka’s Vehicle Import Controversy: Allegations of Regulation Violations
Sri Lanka’s recent resumption of vehicle imports has sparked controversy, with allegations that a batch of 22 vehicles from a total of 156 imported units violates import regulations. The vehicles, manufactured in 2022,
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Sri Lanka tourist arrivals exceed 37,000 in first five days of March
Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka surpassed 37,000 within the first five days of March, according to provisional data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).
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Liquor production increased by 22% within last two month
A Parliamentary Committee revealed that the production of liquor in the country has increased by 22% within the last two months while revenue has grown by 23%.
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Foreign exchange matching platform debuts in Sri Lanka
New initiative to enhance price discovery, promote greater transparency and efficiency in domestic FX market
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Worker remittances exceed US$ 1.1mn as of February
Money sent home by Sri Lankans working abroad extended its growth through February,
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Sweet surge in growth for local confectioneries in early 2025
UPWARD TRAJECTORY SUPPORTED BY IMPROVING ECONOMIC SENTIMENT, CONSECUTIVE FESTIVE SEASONS, AND A FORECASTED INCREASE IN CONSUMER SPENDING
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Sri Lanka to introduce new low-priced alcohol to curb illicit liquor?
The Excise Department of Sri Lanka has announced plans to introduce a new type of alcohol at a lower price to combat the growing consumption of illicit liquor.
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Finance Ministry directs Vehicles importers to register it within 90 days:
Vehicles that have been granted permission to be imported into Sri Lanka must be registered within 90 days,
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Colombo Port City Construction Delays Cause Heavy Losses for State
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Finance Ministry warns of import permit suspension for unregistered vehicles
The Ministry of Finance says that importers must register at least 25% of the total number of vehicles imported within six months.
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