Summary: On January 27, 2026, India and the European Union (EU) officially concluded negotiations on a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA), hailed by leaders as
Sitting (L–R): Venugopal Choudhary, CTO & CBO, Pine Labs Credit+; Naleen Edirisinghe, Director/CEO, Pan Asia Bank. Standing: Atul Tuli, CRO, Pine Labs Credit+ India & Sri
Sri Lanka has achieved a notable milestone by surpassing USD 1 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows for 2025, including equity investments and foreign
During the five-year vehicle import ban from 2020 to 2025, most imports halted, but some exploited loopholes, leading to fraud cases and revenue losses. Common
Sri Lanka is actively pursuing expanded economic collaboration with Saudi Arabia, identifying significant opportunities across multiple high-potential sectors. During a recent visit to Riyadh, Deputy
After nearly five years of strict restrictions, Sri Lanka began lifting the vehicle import ban in late 2024 and early 2025. This phased approach reflected
On January 26, 2026, silver prices broke through the $112 per ounce level for the first time ever, reaching an intraday high of $112.1881 during
On January 26, 2026, gold prices reached a historic milestone, climbing to a new all-time high of $5,105.65 per ounce during early trading hours. This
The year 2020 marked a turning point for Sri Lanka’s vehicle import sector. In March 2020, amid the global COVID-19 pandemic, the government introduced temporary
Sri Lanka has long had a deep connection with motor vehicles, reflecting the island’s growing economy and rising middle class. For decades, importing cars, SUVs,
