*Almas News Bulletin, 13th June 2025* *For more live news updates,* categorized by company and sector, check out the news tab on the almasONE Insights Portal: https://insights.almasequities.com/dl/News 🗞 *Motor vehicle imports generate Rs. 149 b in taxes* https://www.themorning.lk/articles/BJhch1CBFyHZgqZaSRDQ 🗞 *IRD’s new risk-based VAT system promises refunds in 15 days* https://www.dailymirror.lk/business-main/IRDs-new-risk-based-VAT-system-promises-refunds-in-15-days/245-311432 🗞 *CSE proposes relaxed public holding rule to revive equity listings via Introduction* https://www.dailymirror.lk/business-news/CSE-proposes-relaxed-public-holding-rule-to-revive-equity-listings-via-Introduction/273-311431 🗞 *Relief measures to assist affected SMEs* https://www.themorning.lk/articles/LJ4ukz3Afj3UH5HBUIju 🗞 *Plans to utilize accreditation process well to boost export sector* https://www.dailynews.lk/2025/06/13/business/795385/plans-to-utilize-accreditation-process-well-to-boost-export-sector/ 🗞 *Certified organic agricultural product exports muster USD 500 MN annually* https://www.dailynews.lk/2025/06/13/business/795423/certified-organic-agricultural-product-exports-muster-usd-500-mn-annually/ 🗞 *Overseas Realty (Ceylon) unveils Mireka Seascape coastal luxury real estate venture* https://www.dailynews.lk/2025/06/13/business/795316/overseas-realty-ceylon-unveils-mireka-seascape-coastal-luxury-real-estate-venture/ 🗞 *PickMe eyes Island-wide expansion with AI-powered push* https://www.dailymirror.lk/business-news/PickMe-eyes-Island-wide-expansion-with-AI-powered-push/273-311427 “Real investors should never feel bearish because the time to buy value is when markets go down” - Thomas Kahn