The United States has reduced tariffs on goods imported from Sri Lanka to 20%.

The United States has reduced tariffs on goods imported from Sri Lanka to 20%.
Sri Lanka's export sector demonstrated remarkable resilience and steady progress during the first six months of 2025, with total exports reaching US$ 8,337.86 Mn, marking a robust 6.70 % growth compared to the same period in 2024 said Export Development Board (EDB)
The Financial Consumer Relations Department of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) will launch the ‘Anti-Pyramid National Awareness Week’ from 14th to 18th July 2025, under the theme of “Pyramid is a trap – don’t get into the wrong track.” This national initiative aligns with CBSL’s mandate to maintain financial system stability and promote the well-being of financial consumers.
The board of directors of the Bank of Ceylon ( BOC ) , one of the premier state – owned commercial banks in the country, has approved a dividend contribution of Rs 5 billion to the General Treasury,its sole shareholder.
The Special meeting was held at the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) to discuss enhancing bilateral trade relations between Switzerland and Sri Lanka recently.
Sri Lanka has received the fourth tranche of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan, said Minister of Labor and Deputy Minister of Economic Development Anil Jayantha Fernando.
Budget Calendar - 2025
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka and the People’s Bank of China, in December 2024, successfully renewed the Bilateral Currency Swap Agreement signed in 2021, for a period of another three (03) years, under the terms and conditions stipulated in the original agreement. The CNY 10 billion (approximately USD 1.4 billion) currency swap facility reflects the financial cooperation between China and Sri Lanka.
The book Economic Policy Lessons for New Sri Lanka, written by Dr. H. N. Thenuwara, was presented to the Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Professor Anil Jayantha Fernando, and the Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, at the Ministry of Finance recently (14).
Port City Colombo celebrated the groundbreaking of the Marina Development at Port City Colombo with a special ceremony held on 10th January 2025.
To ensure efficient facilitation of services required by the exporters and importers of raw material for local industries, the Government has recognized the importance of the Single Window facilitation.


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