Standard Chartered Sri Lanka gets AAA(lka) Fitch Rating with Stable Outlook
Standard Chartered Sri Lanka’s National Long-Term Rating has once again been affirmed at ‘AAA(lka)’ by Fitch Ratings Lanka with a Stable …
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Manik Sooriyaarachchi Scholarship for Female Entrepreneurs
The Australian High Commission would like to announce the launch of the Manik Sooriyaarachchi Scholarship for Female Entrepreneurs. This Scholarship …
EFL 3PL becomes Sri Lanka’s first Carbon Neutral logistics company
Sri Lanka’s largest logistics solutions company, EFL's five-year march towards achieving a more sustainable operational model culminates in its …
Sri Lanka’s headline inflation increased to 5.1-pct in March
Headline inflation as measured by the year-on-year (Y-o-Y) change in the National Consumer Price Index has been increased to 5.1 percent in March …
Minor structural damage to SriLankan Airlines flight UL116 at Malé International Airport
SriLankan Airlines flight UL116, which was parked at the Malé International Airport has been damaged when a ground support vehicle collided with the …
CBSL introduces priority sector lending target on credit granted by banks to MSME sector
Sri Lanka's Central Bank has introduced a priority sector lending target on credit granted by banks to individuals and businesses in the Micro, …
Dangerous Cargo detected at Hambantota International Port
M.V. BBC Naples sailing under the flag of "Antigua & Barbados" entered the port of Hambantota on 20th April at 2100 hrs, while en route from …
GoMicro seals commercial contract with Keells Supermarkets to assess tuna quality with AI
The United Nations’ Food & Agriculture Organisation estimates that up to one third of global primary produce is wasted. Minimising food wastage …
Emirates to increase services to Colombo to 7 a week from 3 May
Emirates has announced it will increase its services to Colombo from six to seven flights a week, with the seventh weekly flight commencing 3rd May. …
Eco Spindles talks responsible recycling at CFW’s Responsible Fashion Summit
At the recently concluded Responsible Fashion Summit organised by the Colombo Fashion Week (CFW), Sri Lanka’s largest plastic recycler Eco Spindles …
WindForce shares off to a strong start on Colombo Stock Exchange
The shares of WindForce Limited, the pioneers in the growth and supply of renewable energy in Sri Lanka, will commence trading on the Main Board of …
First Capital Money Market Fund – fastest to reach LKR 20bn in assets under management
The First Capital Money Market Fund has been the fastest fund in its category (Open-Ended Money Market Fund) to surpassed LKR 20 billion in Assets …
HSBC launches Sri Lanka’s first recycled plastic payment cards to support net zero ambitions
HSBC today announced the rollout of sustainable payment cards made from 85% recycled plastic in Sri Lanka. The new cards, with a vertical design, …
Consider SL as an investment destination, President requests member countries of Boao Asia Forum
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has called on the Boao Forum for Asia member states to make Sri Lanka a destination appropriate for investments. The …
ComBank’s ATM network sets new records for cash dispensed in festive season
The automated teller machine (ATM) network of Commercial Bank of Ceylon dispensed a record Rs 8.818 billion on 9th and 10th April 2021, shattering …
RPCs urge priority for worker vaccination ahead of new wave of COVID cases
The Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA) called on Government and Public Health officials to ensure that estate-sector workers made a top priority …
SriLankan Airlines announces partnerships with industry experts to promote tourism
The tourism industry connoisseurs – Uga Escapes, Walkers, and Taru Villas have joined hands with SriLankan Airline's leisure arm – SriLankan …
Sri Lanka’s Niftron raises Rs. 21Mn capital from LAN’s Angel Fund
The Angel Fund has announced an Rs. 10 million investment in Niftron, a blockchain-as-a-service (BaaS) platform that aims to make blockchain simpler …
Sri Lanka rupee strengthened against the US dollar
The Sri Lanka rupee further strengthened against the US dollar yesterday, on positive outlook for inflows. The selling rate was quoted at 191.97 …
MoU signed between ICTA & enpact e.V, Germany to collaborate between startup ecosystems
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Germany initiated and facilitated the signing of a MOU between the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) …
SriLankan Airlines welcomes Indian delegation to Sri Lanka
SriLankan Airlines in a bid to recommence Indian tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka under the proposed bio-bubble tourist arrival concept successfully …
Sri Lanka vehicle registrations down in March 2021
Total vehicle registrations marginally reduced to 3,556 units in March down from 3,558 units in Feb but significantly down from 13,219 units 12 …
Colombo Port City – Projecting SL as newest commercial landscape in Asia
Veemansa Initiative, an independent think tank recently held a Webinar on the proposed Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill and related …