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April 2, 2026
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November 24 proposed as paid ‘Vietnam Culture Day’ with free access to public venues
HA NOI ; Vietnam has proposed designating November 24 as Vietnam Culture Day, a paid public holiday with free entry to state-run cultural and sports facilities, under a draft resolution to be submitted to the National Assembly. The Ministry of Justice said in an appraisal dossier that the draft, prepared by the Ministry of Culture,...
International
April 2, 2026
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Water Cuts Announced in Colombo District
COLOMBO – The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced a system to supply water according to a schedule for several areas in the Colombo District from today until April 10. The move aims to minimize inconvenience to consumers amid prevailing dry weather conditions and to avoid prolonged daily water interruptions. According to the...
Local
April 2, 2026
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The IMF commends the economic progress achieved by Sri Lanka under the present Government
COLOMBO : A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat Thursday (02) to discuss Sri Lanka’s ongoing economic reform programme and progress under the IMF-supported Extended Fund Facility. During the discussions, attention was drawn to the current status of Sri Lanka in relation to the...
Business, Economy
April 2, 2026
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Sri Lanka Malaysia Business Council Hosts Malaysian Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MICCI) Delegation from Penang
COLOMBO The Sri Lanka–Malaysia Business Council (SLMBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce successfully hosted a business networking session on Tuesday 31st March at Marine Bay, Colombo, in collaboration with a visiting delegation from the Malaysian Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MICCI), Penang.The 16-member delegation, representing 16 diverse companies, was led by Dato’ S....
Business, Economy
April 2, 2026
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Russia Assures Full Support to Address Sri Lanka’s Energy Crisis
COLOMBO :Russia has pledged its full support to help Sri Lanka overcome the ongoing energy crisis triggered by global economic disruptions linked to the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. The assurance was given by Russian Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin during a special meeting with Sri Lanka’s Leader of the House and Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, Bimal...
Business, Economy

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