Exports to the US fell by 2.73% to US$ 165.11 million, while exports to the EU (excluding the UK) declined by 1.93% to US$ 126.99 million. The UK remained stable, recording a 0.23% increase to US$ ...

The 10% blanket reciprocal tariff imposed by the U.S. on most trading partners lowers the U.S. effective tariff rate (ETR) to 9.4% from 12.7%, Fitch Ratings says. If the Trump administration imposes a ...

Hambantota International Port (HIP) welcomed the cruise vessel AIDAdiva on 12 February 2026, marking the ship’s first call at the southern port and the second visit by AIDA Cruises to Hambantota. The ...

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conglomerate Sunshine Holdings PLC, has entered into an agreement for a proposed equity investment of up to 3,270 million rupees by the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Subject to satisfaction ...

The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of Sri Lanka has collected Rs. 9.5 million in administrative penalties from reporting institutions between July and September 2025. These penalties were imposed ...

Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) is proceeding with the development of a new, purpose-built Container Inspection Yard within the Hambantota International Port (HIP) premises. The Rs. 1 ...

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a disbursement of SDR150.5 million (about US$206 million, equivalent to 26 percent of quota) for Sri Lanka under the Rapid ...

The Export Development Board (EDB) has launched a rapid relief and recovery program following the severe impact of adverse weather conditions on Sri Lanka’s export sector. A discussion meeting was ...

A high-level delegation from the Embassy of the United States in Sri Lanka made a courtesy call to Hambantota International Port (HIP) recently. The delegation, led by Ms Jayne Howell, Deputy Chief of ...

Sri Lanka’s export sector has continued its strong upward trajectory, recording a significant 5.8 % y-o-y growth during the period from January to November 2025. Based on Sri Lanka Customs statistics ...

As part of its year-long 40th Anniversary celebrations, the Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) hosted another flagship initiative, Empowering Future Female Entrepreneurs, at Trace Expert ...