Nations Trust Bank offers easy access to your statements
Jun 10, 2020 (LBO) - Nations Trust Bank achieved another “first” in the industry by introducing “Nations Online Statement Platform”. …
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Verite Research launches the first phase of a new public finance platform
Jun 09, 2020 (LBO) – Verité Research launched the first phase of publicfinance.lk, an online platform that will eventually be a one-stop-shop for …
I step down from Parliamentary Election: Mangala Samaraweera
Jun 09, 2020 (LBO) – Mangala Samaraweera says that from today he steps down from the politics of being a member of parliament and requests the …
PickMe Flash, a new tool in distance working
‘PickMe Flash’ has gained tremendous popularity under pandemic lockdown conditions in the country. With more businesses now opting for distance …
No school, no meals: Sri Lanka’s battle against malnutrition amidst COVID
Priyanka Jayawardena Although, Sri Lanka performs well in most health indicators, child nutrition remains a major issue. According to the Demographic …
President reviews issues in private bus sector
Jun 09, 2020 (LBO) - President Gotabaya Rajapaksa pointed out the importance of developing the service provided of private bus owners in a systematic …
Sri Lanka raises concerns on reference to SL in OHCHR press release
Jun 09, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Acting Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Dayani Mendis, in a letter addressed to the …
No politics during General Election – President warns heads of state institutes
Jun 08, 2020 (LBO) – President Gotabaya Rajapaksa advises all Heads and members of Board of Directors of State entities including Corporations and …
US donates equipment for Sri Lanka’s frontline responders to COVID-19
U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives Alaina B. Teplitz handed over a donation of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other materials to …
Prime Grand resumes construction aligned with health protocols
Prime Grand, the flagship luxury project of Prime Group, the leading real estate developer of Sri Lanka, has resumed its operations in accordance …
Fitch revises Sunshine Holdings’ National long-term rating to ‘A(lka)’ from ‘A-(lka)’
Jun 08, 2020 (LBO) - Fitch Ratings has revised the National Long-Term Rating of Sunshine Holdings (CSE:SUN), to ‘A(lka)’ from ‘A-(lka)’ and …
MarCom collective commissions Ernst & Young to study industry’s economic significance
Jun 08, 2020 (LBO) - The MarCom Collective has commissioned Ernst and Young Sri Lanka (EYSL) to undertake a comprehensive study on the country’s …
Roadmap to post-COVID-19 economic recovery
Jun 08, 2020 (LBO) - What is Sri Lanka’s strategy to help the country’s economy recover? What should our policy priorities be, both medium and …
Standard Chartered supports MAS Intimates’ combat against COVID-19
Jun 08, 2020 (LBO) - Standard Chartered announced today that MAS Intimates (Pvt) Ltd., a division of MAS Holdings, became the first company in South …
All possible measures are taken to ensure safety of deposits: CB Governor
Jun 07, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's Central Bank assures the general public that it will continue to take all possible measures to ensure the safety …
Opinion: A new deal for Sri Lanka
By Mangala Samaraweera: The worst economic crisis since Independence is upon us. For some decades now the grim clouds of debt, waste and corruption …
Lebanon to conduct free PCR tests for Sri Lankans seeking to be repatriated
Jun 06, 2020 (LBO) – The government of Lebanon has agreed to conduct free PCR tests for Sri Lankans seeking to be repatriated, the Ministry of …
Sri Lanka’s budget transparency: improving but still behind international standards
Jun 05, 2020 (LBO) – The Open Budget Survey (OBS) scores countries on the openness of their budget process and is the world’s only independent …
First phase of compensation payment for The Finance Company depositors
Jun 04, 2020 (LBO) – The Central Bank has taken steps to pay compensations up to 600,000 rupees to all insured depositors of The Finance Company …
Presidential Task Force for establishing a secure country & lawful society
Jun 03, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has established a Presidential Task Force to build a Secure Country, Disciplined, …
Economic Zone:A catalyst for modern services in Sri Lanka
Jun 03, 2020 (LBO) - The Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies (LKI), is set to discuss the topic of …
Sri Lanka’s construction projects expected to pickup and stick to timelines:ICRA
Jun 3, 2020 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's construction sector is expected to demonstrate resilience compared to other economic sectors, a new report said. The …
National tea sales average up in May 2020
Jun 03, 2020 (LBO) - National average for the month of May 2020 totalled Rs. 697.57, the highest ever recorded for a calendar month surpassing the …
Ookla declares Mobitel as the Fastest Mobile Network in Sri Lanka for 2019
Jun 03, 2020 (LBO) – Ookla, the global leader in internet testing and analysis, has declared Mobitel as the Winner of the Speedtest Award™ for …