*BRS News Flash 20.06.2025:* • The Colombo Bourse ended the day in red, with the benchmark ASPI index losing 253.23 points (-1.48%), closing at 16,818.21, while the more liquid S&P SL20 index down by 75.16 points (-1.48%) to close at 5,019.15. 📉📊 *Source:* https://research.bartleetreligare.com/reports/brs-traders-daily-digest-19062025-1226 • The Government is reviewing the possible reintroduction of minimum wage policy for Sri Lankan migrant workers, particularly in light of growing concerns over worker protection and wage disparities in Middle Eastern countries. 👷‍♂️💰 *Source:* https://www.ft.lk/front-page/Govt-to-review-minimum-wage-for-migrant-workers-amid-Middle-East-concerns/44-777930 • Following the Government’s decision to ease restrictions on vehicle imports, Sri Lanka has registered over 73,000 new vehicles during the first five months, pushing the country’s total vehicle population to 8,528,002. As per the latest data by the Department of Motor Traffic, a total of 73,489 new vehicles and electric car registrations were made in 2025. 🚗⬆️ *Source:* https://www.ft.lk/front-page/First-five-months-vehicle-registrations-top-73-000/44-777928 • Goldman Sachs estimates a geopolitical premium of approximately $ 10 per barrel on Brent crude, though it suggests oil could exceed $ 90 if Iranian supply is disrupted. 🛢️💸 *Source:* https://www.themorning.lk/articles/yStVRGde1WG0cds4qu6u • Fitch Ratings has adjusted its outlooks for the banking sectors in South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam to reflect weaker prospects for banks in 2025 amid exposures related to US trade policies, though the overall banking sector outlook for APAC remains ‘neutral’. 🏦💼 *Source:* https://www.themorning.lk/articles/XVuIff5FdXy5lujn8PXP *BRS Equity Research*