Sri Lanka calls automotive sector to follow UN’s Green SDG
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – In an effort to promote green processes in its automotive sector, Sri Lanka has called the sector to…
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Government refutes allegations on Sri Lanka – Singapore FTA
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – State Minister, Dr. Harsha De Silva refutes the allegations leveled by the Joint Opposition (JO) on the Sri…
Afghanistan calls Sri Lanka firms to prospect USD 3 trillion minerals, oil, gas deposits
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Afghanistan which packs over US $ 3 trillion in identified natural resources has issued an open call to…
Colombo determined to boost ties with Tehran
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena have discussed regional and international issues…
Cigarette prices increased
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Ministry of Finance announced that the excise duty on cigarettes increased by Rs. 3.80 per stick with…
25 Essential drug prices reduced
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The prices of 25 essential drugs would be reduced with immediate effect, Health Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne said…
Premier launched first ever tourist-friendly Tuk-Tuk service
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – First ever tourist-friendly Tuk-Tuk service at Galle Face Green under the patronage of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on…
Malaysia calls for Sri Lanka FTA
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Malaysia has expressed its strong interest on moving forward on the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Sri Lanka…
SLTDA to Launch First Tourist-Friendly Tuk-Tuk Service Today
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) to launch Sri Lanka’s first ever tourist-friendly Tuk-Tuk service today (30) at…
Sri Lanka’s Shemara Wikramanayake becomes Australian Macquarie Bank’s first female CEO
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Shemara Wikramanayake will succeed Nicholas Moore as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Macquarie Group Ltd., catapulting the low-profile…
Sri Lanka is one of the key economic partners of Malaysia
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka is one of the key economic partners of Malaysia, the Malaysian Ministry of International Trade and…
“No proposal for India to take controlling stake in Mattala Airport” – Indian Minister
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Indian Civil Aviation Ministry said there is no proposal under consideration for the Airports Authority of India…
Minister Rishad Bathiudeen wins Global Leadership Award in Malaysia
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka’s Minister of Industry and Commerce Rishad Bathiudeen has won a Global Leadership Award at Malaysia’s Global…
Geneva’s International Trade Centre is pleased with recent Sri Lanka trade reforms
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – With the recent unveiling of trade related national projects such as NES and SLTIP, there is clear progress…
World Bank aid to modernise education system in Sri Lanka
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka signed a $100 million credit agreement with the World Bank to support Sri Lanka’s efforts to…