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June 22, 2026
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A Flavour Of Viet Nam : LYCHEE
DUE TRUONGAs the summer monsoon winds sweep across the island of Sri Lanka, local markets and tropical gardens come alive with the vibrant colors of seasonal fruits. For many Sri Lankans, the bright red rambutan has long been a familiar symbol of summer. Yet few may realize that thousands of kilometers to the east, Viet...
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June 22, 2026
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US issues temporary license for Iranian oil sales
WASHINGTON : The US Treasury Department on Monday temporarily allowed the sale of Iranian oil, issuing a 60 day “general license” that lifts restrictions normally in place on the commodity. “In line with the ongoing productive talks in Switzerland, Iran has committed to free and open transit in the Strait of Hormuz and to permit...
Business, Economy
June 22, 2026
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United States Boosts Sri Lanka Navy with $ 4M High-Tech Satellite System
COLOMBO ; The United States has announced a major boost to Sri Lanka’s maritime security capabilities, with the provision of advanced Fleet Broadband satellite communications technology to the Sri Lanka Navy, aimed at strengthening connectivity across some of the world’s busiest shipping routes. SLPPpolitical updates The announcement was made aboard SLNS Gajabahu at the Port...
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June 22, 2026
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Nedra Weerasinghe, Group Director & Chief Operating Officer of the Capital Maharaja Group, has been entrusted with the oversight of the Maharaja Institute of Management (MIM)
COLOMBO : Nedra Weerasinghe, Group Director & Chief Operating Officer of the Capital Maharaja Group, has been entrusted with the oversight of the Maharaja Institute of Management (MIM). MIM is poised to embark on an exciting new phase of strategic growth, expanding its academic and vocational offerings to further strengthen its position as a premier...
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June 22, 2026
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Sri Lanka Seeks to Expand Economic and Trade Cooperation with Thailand
COLOMBO : Sri Lanka is ready to further strengthen its long-standing economic, cultural, and historical relations with Thailand by expanding cooperation in trade, tourism, technology, and sustainable development, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath said. Addressing the 25th Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka–Thailand Business Council in Colombo, the Minister praised...
Business, Economy

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