SL CB Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe among ‘A-’ rated leaders
Sri Lanka's Governor of the Central Bank, Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe has been rated 'A-' by the Global Finance Magazine. The Global Finances Report …
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Ceylon Chamber of Commerce & Sri Lanka Retail Association Join Forces to Present ‘Sri Lanka Retail Forum 2023’
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and the Sri Lanka Retail Association (SLRA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on organizing the Sri …
Sri Lanka Govt should rethink minimum room rates policy: Advocata
The Advocata Institute expresses concern over the recent proposal by the Sri Lankan Authorities to impose minimum room rates on hotels in the city of …
12.3Mn SriLankan’s experience multidimensionally vulnerability: UNDP Report
Debt, a lack of education, and the ability to adapt to disasters are factors that make most people feel vulnerable, says a new report, released today …
CCPI based headline inflation decreased to 4-pct in August
Headline inflation, as measured by the year-on-year change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index decreased to 4.0% in August 2023 from 6.3% in July …
Standard Chartered drives inclusion with enhanced global parental leave benefit
Standardised minimum 20-week parental leave provisions irrespective of gender, relationship status or how a child comes to permanently join an …
Sri Lanka’s FitsAir Crowned as Asia’s Most On-Time Airline
FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s first and only privately-owned low-cost airline and subsidiary of Aberdeen Holdings was adjudged as Asia’s most punctual …
ComBank launches Sri Lanka’s first Green Home Loans scheme
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has announced another initiative under its Green lending portfolio to support customers who share the Bank’s …
Two new boats added to HIP’s Marine Services fleet
The Hambantota International Port (HIP), in a bid to expand its marine services, has deployed 2 additional boats to their existing fleet that’s …
President joins spectators to witness final Randoli Esala Perahara
In a profound display of reverence for Sri Lanka's rich cultural heritage, President Ranil Wickremesinghe graced the concluding Randoli Perahara of …
Imposing 30-pct tax on EPF/ETF makes workers paupers as it applies to their savings: Eran Wickramaratne
The present government’s income tax policy to attract an effective tax rate of 30% would require a salary above Rs. 500,000 per month. Probably 90% …
Visa Celebrates 35 Years in Sri Lanka; Unveils Visa Government Solutions for market
Today marks a significant milestone for Visa, the global leader in digital payments, celebrating its 35-year anniversary in Sri Lanka. This journey …
Delmege Interior Décor outdoes itself once more
The Edith Cowan University Sri Lanka (with its local partner ACBT), opened its doors to the public unveiling seven floors of modern, elegant and …
Sri Lanka’s merchandise exports surpasses USD 1 billion mark in July
Sri Lanka’s merchandise exports increased by 2.18 % to US$ 1,027.2 Million in July 2023 compared to June 2023 as per the provisional data released …
Building Sri Lankan food security and self sufficiency in Jaffna
By Jekhan Aruliah K.Suganthon was only 21 when he setup his first business back in 2003. With the Sri Lanka Civil War simmering in an uneasy …
HIP ‘Sea Fair’ to showcase Hambantota Entrepreneurs
The Hambantota International Port (HIP) has joined hands with the Ministry of Youth Affairs’, Small Enterprises Development Division to bring about …
Sri Lanka Agripreneurs’ Forum Introduces Funding & Capacity Building Agri-Accelerator Programme
A groundbreaking initiative by Sri Lanka Agripreneurs’ Forum (SLAF), the leading agribusiness association in the country, in partnership with …
UNDP provides recommendations on realigning & leveraging taxes to achieve SDGs in Sri Lanka
Taxation is intricately linked to gender equality and is a fundamental foundation to address intersectional inequality challenges. Accordingly, the …
Colombo Port City received approval for businesses of strategic importance
The Colombo Port City Economic Commission has achieved a significant milestone in its journey, to transform the Colombo Port City into a globally …
A new constitution for clean cricket: Eran
We have a governance issue that we need to rectify by bringing a new constitution for Sri Lanka cricket, said Eran Wickramaratne MP of the SJB, …
Mo Gawdat Former Google CBO’s Q&A on Future of AI & Organisation Happiness
In anticipation of the keynote discussion ‘Mindful Solutions with Mo Gawdat’ organised by Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, the former CBO of Google …
Rootcode debuts Sri Lanka’s first ever Tech-Triathlon combining engineering, design and AI
Rootcode, a global software engineering company committed to building great tech, is hosting Sri Lanka's first-ever Tech-Triathlon, a …
Sri Lanka Embassy organizes Food Festival in Israel
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in the State of Israel organized a Sri Lankan food festival featuring 32 traditional dishes showcasing the culinary …
CBSL imposes caps on interest rates on pawning facilities, pre-arranged temporary overdrafts & credit cards
The Monetary Board has decided to impose caps on interest rates on pawning facilities at 18 percent, per annum; on pre-arranged temporary overdrafts …