Newly established Governing Board of Central Bank convenes
The newly established Governing Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, constituted under the provisions of the recently promulgated Central Bank Act …
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CB Governor of Viet Nam compliments improvement of Sri Lankan economy
The Governor of the Central Bank of Viet Nam, known as State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV), Nguyen Thi Hong, expressed optimism and encouraging sentiments …
Iranian President proposes early convening of Joint Economic Commission
President Ranil Wickremesinghe met with Ebrahim Raisi, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the sidelines of the UNGA in New York yesterday …
United States to Increase Development Investment in Sri Lanka by USD 19.2 mn Through USAID
The United States today announced the commitment of more than US $19 million in additional funds to further the development of Sri Lanka, in a …
David Cameron to address Port City Colombo UAE Roadshow unveiling Opportunities & Incentives
Port City Colombo is set to launch a Roadshow in the UAE showcasing investment opportunities and incentives for global investors. This significant …
Sri Lanka’s online safety bill: Regressive overreach stifling investment and freedom of speech
● Tech Investment Threatened: Risk of deterring tech investments in Sri Lanka. Draconian Legislation: An archaic and draconian …
SL Retail Forum 2023 – Sparking success: Reigniting the flame of retail growth
The Sri Lanka Retailers' Association (SLRA) is set to host the retail industry’s premier knowledge event, the Sri Lanka Retail Forum 2023, …
SEC Chairman meets Stockbroker Owners and CEOs
The SEC Chairman, Faizal Salieh, along with top officials from the SEC and the CSE, recently held a productive engagement with the stockbroker …
IIRM Lanka Insurance Brokers Pvt Ltd achieves remarkable market share growth locally
IIRM Lanka Insurance Brokers Private Limited proudly announces its outstanding achievement in the Sri Lankan insurance market, securing an impressive …
Emirates and SriLankan establish reciprocal interline partnership
Emirates and SriLankan Airlines have signed a reciprocal interline agreement to boost connectivity for passengers of both airlines. The partnership …
Eran asks, Can politicians always deceive the people?
Looking back at the recent history of Sri Lanka, the Rajapaksas have deceived this country and the people for power, over and over, using different …
ADB names ComBank its ‘Leading Partner Bank’ in Sri Lanka for 3rd year
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has once again been declared the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB’s) ‘Leading Partner Bank’ in Sri Lanka for trade …
Sri Lanka Financial Institution Ratings Not Affected by Sovereign Downgrade: Fitch Ratings
Sri Lanka bank ratings are unaffected by the downgrade of Sri Lanka’s Long-Term Local-Currency Issuer Default Rating to ‘RD’ from ‘C’, says …
Fitch Downgrades Sri Lanka’s Long-Term Local- Currency IDR to Restricted Default from ‘C’
Fitch Ratings has downgraded Sri Lanka's Long-Term Local-Currency (LTLFC) Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'RD' (Restricted Default) from 'C'. The …
EPF accepts Debt Exchange offer after considering two options under DDO programme
The Monetary Board of the CBSL as the custodian of the EPF, having considered the two options available has decided to opt for the Debt Exchange …
Civil Society Governance Diagnostic Report presents 34 governance benchmark recommendations
The Civil Society Governance Diagnostic Report on the Anti-Corruption Landscape of Sri Lanka introduces a comprehensive set of governance reform …
SEC approves new Listing Board and Rules for SOEs
Capital market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC), has approved the creation of a separate Listing Board and …
Opinion: From education to employment, Understanding the gender gap in the workforce
Thathsarani Siriwardana The issue of female labor force participation in Sri Lanka has remained a subject of discussion for several decades, yet …
Ceylon Chamber welcomes SVAT repeal deferment
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) expresses its appreciation to the Government and to the President in particular for the decision taken to …
Corporate Governance Awareness Session hosted by Compliance Forum of Finance Houses Ass concludes
The ‘Corporate Governance Awareness Session’ organized by the Finance Houses Association of Sri Lanka (FHA), the apex body of all registered …
State Minister of Technology calls for comprehensive investigation into cyber attacks
State Minister of Technology, Kanaka Herath, has taken a decisive step today by officially requesting an investigation into a cyber attack that …
Unveiling Trade Potential: An Ex-Ante Analysis of the Sri Lanka – Thailand FTA
Sri Lanka and Thailand are engaged in expedited negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA), aiming to conclude the negotiations by early …
Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Advocates for Healthcare Reform and Patient Safety in Sri Lanka
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has taken a proactive stance in addressing critical issues within Sri Lanka's healthcare sector, recognising the …
CSE to introduce Regulated Short Selling through Stock Borrowing & Lending to enhance trading opportunities
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) is pleased to announce the introduction of two significant initiatives shortly, Regulated Short Selling (RSS) …