The Export Development Board (EDB) stated that as per the provisional data released by the Sri Lanka Customs, the merchandise export performance in June 2024 amounted to US$ 1,031.2 million, recorded an increase of 2.58 % compared to the month of June 2023.

Average rates of the following currencies quoted by licensed banks in Colombo for Telegraphic Transfers (TT) - 2024.07.24

The Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka announces the forthcoming donation of nine Refrigerated Trucks to the Ministry of Health through UNICEF. This significant contribution, symbolizing Japan's unwavering commitment to supporting public health initiatives in Sri Lanka, aims to bolster immunization services and healthcare infrastructure.

The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, at its meeting held on 23 July 2024, decided to reduce the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Standing Lending Facility Rate (SLFR) of the Central Bank by 25 basis points (bps) to 8.25 per cent and 9.25 per cent, respectively.