Fitch Assigns Asia Asset Finance’s Proposed Senior Debt ‘A+(EXP)(lka)’ Rating
Fitch Ratings has assigned Asia Asset Finance PLC's (A+(lka)/Stable) proposed Sri Lankan rupee-denominated senior unsecured debentures of up to LKR2 …
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Sri Lanka exports earnings up almost 10-pct in Mar 2024
The deficit in the merchandise trade account narrowed to US dollars 369 million in March 2024 from US dollars 412 million recorded in March 2023, …
Pan Asia Bank and Janashakthi Life partner, forging era of financial empowerment
As a testament to its continuous devotion to its customers' satisfaction, Pan Asia Bank, the Truly Sri Lankan Bank, has established a strategic …
EDB and CHEC Port City Colombo sign MoU to boost export businesses
In a significant move towards attracting export-oriented businesses to Port City Colombo, CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd, the primary developer of …
UNDP and Colombo Stock Exchange sign MoU to leverage capital markets for sustainable financing
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to …
Virtusa concludes first-ever LinkedIn community event in Sri Lanka
Virtusa Corporation, a global provider of digital engineering and IT services, proudly hosted the first-ever LinkedIn (LI) community event in Sri …
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa to visit Sri Lanka
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Yoko Kamikawa is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from 04-05 May 2024. During this visit, …
CTC appoints Fariyha Subhani as Managing Director
Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC (CTC) announced the appointment of Fariyha Subhani as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective 15 th …
U.S. Under Secretary Alexis Taylor Visits Sri Lanka to Strengthen Agricultural Ties and Food Security
On Friday in Colombo, Alexis Taylor, Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), …
‘SriLankan Airlines and Air Seychelles embark on Codeshare Partnership’
SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka and Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, have embarked on a …
CBSL releases inaugural annual economic review and financial statements for 2023
The inaugural publication under Section 80 of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act, No. 16 of 2023 (CBA), namely, the Annual Economic Review 2023, and …
Fitch Affirms Siyapatha Finance at ‘BBB+(lka)’; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Siyapatha Finance PLC's National Long-Term Rating at 'BBB+(lka)' with a Stable Outlook. Fitch also affirmed Siyapatha's …
Ceylon Chamber Welcomes National Digital Economy Strategy
The Ceylon Chamber recognizes the Digital Economy as a key enabler for Sri Lanka’s economic growth acceleration. The National Digital Economy …
Japan Provides USD 3 Mn Through FAO to Strengthen Inland Fisheries in Sri Lanka
The Japanese Government has provided a grant of US$3 million through the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), to strengthen …
Eight Sri Lankan Diplomats visit Hambantota International Port
With representatives from several foreign embassies represented in Sri Lanka visiting the Hambantota International Port (HIP) to investigate business …
Sri Lanka unveils new eVisa scheme offering longer durations of stay & diverse visa categories
The newly launched www.srilankaevisa.lk platform significantly enhances Sri Lanka’s visa processing system by replacing the previous Electronic …
SLASSCOM welcomes Sri Lanka’s National Digital Economy Strategy
Sri Lanka, a nation poised at the cusp of digital transformation, has taken a monumental step forward with the introduction of its National Digital …
President of Iran to arrive in Sri Lanka to open Uma Oya today
President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr. Ebrahim Raisi is scheduled to make an official bilateral visit to Sri Lanka at the invitation of …
Australia and Sri Lanka further strengthen ties with launch of new joint maritime security operation
Australia and Sri Lanka’s commitment to countering maritime security threats has been on display with the launch of a new joint maritime security …
The Colombo Port City Economic Commission approves 42 companies as AP’s
Port City Colombo, a multi-service Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and a regional financial centre and business hub, has made significant progress in …
United States and Sri Lankan Navies to Conduct Upcoming CARAT Sri Lanka 2024 Exercise in Trincomalee
From April 22-26 in Trincomalee, the United States Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and Sri Lanka Navy will partner for the Cooperation Afloat Readiness …
Sri Lanka to establish a Resident Mission in Wellington, New Zealand
Following the decision by the Cabinet of Ministers to open a Sri Lanka High Commission in Wellington, New Zealand, an official delegation led by …
Sri Lanka Agripreneurs’ Forum partners with USAID to conduct the Agcelerator Bootcamp
In an effort to support young entrepreneurs in agriculture, the Sri Lanka Agripreneurs' Forum (SLAF), a prominent agricultural business association …
‘ComBank Digital’ links Dept. of Commerce for online payments with LankaPay
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has announced the integration of the Department of Commerce (DOC) with ‘ComBank Digital’ enabling online payments …