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Several Hambantota Port industrial park projects nearing completion
Several projects in the Hambantota International Port’s Industrial Park, including a mega capacity warehouse, are nearing completion, official sources revealed.
Govt to establish International Trade Office to synergize SL external trade
The Government has decided to reorganize the existing conventional institutional set-up and newly established the International Trade Office (ITO) to interconnect all the relevant institutions and synergize their work to obtain maximum output from the external trade sector to the national economy, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.
CB Governor waiting for Godot with Jan IMF deadline in doubt
Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe will be waiting for Godot as there was no signs of International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) approval for the US $ 2.9 billion bail out loan in January 2023 as well.
SLHRC warns of basic rights violation against electricity tariff hike
In the wake of Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera’s confirmation on another electricity tariff revision once again, the Sri Lanka Human Rights Commission (SLHRC) has vowed to intervene if the tariff is increased violating the basic rights of the people.
Chamber of Tourism calls on govt. to develop domestic air travel services
The Chamber of Tourism and Industry has emphasized the need to develop domestic air travel services to effectively compete with its regional peers.