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Queen of the World Sri Lanka – Discovering the Unseen Power within Sri Lankan Women

Sri Lanka is gearing up to witness a remarkable celebration of the strong spirit and hidden potential of its women. The Queen of the World Pageant, …

Opinion: China Helps Sri Lanka’s Aspiration to Become a Major Logistics Hub in The Region

By Maya Majueran Sri Lanka is an island nation situated in a strategically important location in the Indian Ocean Region at the center of maritime …

99x expands global reach to set up technology centre in Malaysia

99x commenced operations at its technology centre in Malaysia, as part of its global expansion strategy. The technology centre was recently …

Former Telecom Regulatory Chief Asserts Privatizing Telecom Industry Poses No Threat to National Security

Privatization of the telecom industry does not pose a threat to national security, according to Professor Rohan Samarajeeva, former Director General …

Plantation sector to see growth in Q2 amid labour issues: Report

The Research Intelligence Unit, a multi sectoral research consultancy says plantation companies are very optimistic about the revoking of the ban …

SL Rupee depreciates against USD

The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) has depreciated against the US Dollar (USD) today compared to last week, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. …

Sri Lanka PM Dinesh Gunawardena concludes successful visit to Thailand

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena of Sri Lanka concluded a three day successful official visit to the Kingdom of Thailand from 31 May - 02 June 2023, …

Eran submits VAT amendment bill to restore Parliamentary powers on public finance

Opposition MP Eran Wickramaratne submitted a private members Bill to amend the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act, No 14 of 2002 to transfer the powers vested …

People’s Leasing & Finance announces proposed acquisition of 33-pct stake in First Capital Holdings

People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC) has announced the proposed acquisition of a 33% stake in First Capital Holdings PLC(FCH), signaling the …

Sri Lanka signs agreement with RM Parks Inc to ensure uninterrupted fuel supply

In a bid to address the foreign exchange crisis in Sri Lanka and ensure a steady supply of fuel, the Ministry of Power and Energy has taken decisive …

ADB Provides Sri Lanka Access to Concessional Financing to Facilitate Sustained & Inclusive Recovery

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved the eligibility of Sri Lanka to access concessional financing. The availability of concessional …

Fitch upgrades Kotagala Plantations to ‘B+(lka)’; Outlook negative

Fitch Ratings has upgraded Sri Lanka-based Kotagala Plantations PLC's National Long-Term Rating to 'B+(lka)', from 'RD(lka)'. The Outlook is …

Harsha De Silva appointed new Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance

As per the President's recommendation, Opposition Parliamentarian Dr. Harsha De Silva has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Committee on …

Paradigm shift on government policy to extend moratorium of SME sector imperative: Eran

As the micro, Small, and medium scale Enterprises (mSmE) sector has been among the most affected sectors in the economy during the recent and ongoing …

Diving Deep into the Blue- A case for a Marine Spatial Plan for Sustainable Blue Economy in Sri Lanka

Co-authored by Azusa Kubota, Resident Representative and Dr. Vagisha Gunasekera, Country Economist, UNDP in Sri Lanka What is the blue economy and …

Palm Oil Industry in Sri Lanka: An Economic Analysis

Dr Erandathie Pathiraja, Research Fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS), provides valuable insights into the recently …

US Treasury Dept Deputy Assistant Secretary Holds Meetings Focused on Supporting Sri Lanka

U.S. Department of the Treasury Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for Asia Robert Kaproth visited Sri Lanka June 5 – 6. buy amoxicillin online …

Women Entrepreneurs Are Vital for Long-term Continuity & Resilience of Sri Lanka’s Supply Chains: IFC Study

Building an inclusive distribution and retail network is key for long-term continuity and resilience of corporate supply chains in Sri Lanka, reveals …

Port City Colombo Hosts Joint Symposium on Coral Reef Ecology

Port City Colombo recently hosted a Joint Symposium on Coral Reef Ecology bringing together renowned experts in the field to discuss the current …

MullenLowe Group launches LoweMedia: Appoints Sabry Haniz as VP and Director

Sri Lanka’s largest marketing communications group, The MullenLowe Group (MLG) launches LoweMedia on the 1st of June. LoweMedia becomes the 7th …

Ceylinco Life appoints new COO and Deputy COO

 Executive Director/Deputy CFO Ranga Abeynayake becomes Chief Operating Officer  General Manager – Marketing Samitha Hemachandra appointed …

IMF Engages with Ceylon Chamber of Commerce to Discuss Sri Lanka’s Economic Development

At the invitation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently briefed key representatives of the IMF on recent …

UNDP and South Centre jointly organise capacity building workshop on taxation of digitalised economy

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), through its Tax for SDGs Initiative, and the South Centre, Switzerland jointly organised a two-day …

Sri Lanka Prepares for Assessment on Anti-Money Laundering & Countering Financing of Terrorism

President Wickremesinghe addressing the National Law Conference said that Sri Lanka’s next country assessment on Anti-Money Laundering and …