Issuance of one-time visas to tourists coming to Sri Lanka for a period of one year
Cabinet nod has been received to issue one-time visas to tourists for a period of one year through electronic travel authorization with multiple …
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Winners and Losers of Sri Lanka’s Work from Home Policy
A new publication by the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) has identified that a key barrier to remote work in Sri Lanka is the lack of …
Resume Sri Lanka’s participation in Stolen Asset Recovery initiative: Human Rights Watch
Sri Lanka’s new president, Ranil Wickremesinghe, should ensure that his administration adopts measures to protect the basic rights of all Sri …
Opinion: Fixing the Sri Lankan Economy
By M. Rizwan Muzzammil: Introduction The Sri Lankan economy is significantly weakened and at risk of catastrophic collapse. There is a need for the …
ComBank offers certificate course for women entrepreneurs with PIM
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has launched a ground-breaking certificate course in SME skills development exclusively for women entrepreneurs, in …
SL – Singapore Biz Council to look at cooperation in agri, food processing, FMCG imports and exports in 2022/23
The 25th Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka – Singapore Business Council (SLSBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce was held on 27th July, 2022 …
Port City Colombo SEZ introduced at the Commonwealth Business Forum 2022 Kigali, Rwanda
CHEC Port City Colombo in collaboration with the Colombo Port City Economic Commission successfully introduced the Special Economic Zone to 50 plus …
UNFPA appeals for USD 9mn to meet urgent needs of women affected by economic crisis in Sri Lanka
UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, has launched an appeal for US$9 million to deliver lifesaving healthcare to more …
Demand Destruction – US fuel demand reduced by higher prices
August 7, 2022 (LBO) - Fox business news has reported that fuel demand in the United States is declining in response to higher prices. "New data from …
Bangladesh spikes fuel prices 50%
August 7, 2022 (LBO) - Bangladesh has sharply raised fuel prices in response to pressures caused by the increase in global oil prices. The price of …
We can no longer rely on old economic model: President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that there can be no reliance on old economic models any longer and there should be innovative thinking, while …
Sri Lanka’s stock exchange: Few people control it & few people rig it, says President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe says that he has questions about putting shares of the state-owned enterprises onto the current Stock Exchange. "What …
Pan Asia Bank upgrades customer security with Epic Lanka’s access control server solution
Further consolidating its advanced Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure and Applications required for optimal functioning, Pan Asia Bank …
Pan Asia Bank partners Union Assurance to extend protection and healthcare to its valued customers
Pan Asia Bank recently signed an agreement with Union Assurance PLC to offer its valued customer base a wide range of Life, …
Secretary of State reiterates United States’ support for people of Sri Lanka
US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry today in Phnom Penh on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional …
Colombo Port City Economic Commission 2nd Biannual Progress Report
This report covers the activities of the Colombo Port City project from January to June 2022, shared by the Colombo Port City Economic Commission …
Global Food Price Inflation Likely to Fall Sharply in 2023: Fitch Ratings
World grain prices have fallen sharply in recent weeks, raising the prospect of a sharp drop in annual CPI food inflation next year, says Fitch …
Dutch Lanka Trailers exported new trailers to Australia from HIP
Locally manufactured trailers were exported to Australia from Hambantota International Port (HIP) on the RORO vessel ‘Atlas Leader’ which called …
Rootcode wins Startup of the Year and People’s Choice Award at SAARC Startup Awards 2022
Rootcode, one of Sri Lanka’s leading tech companies, recently took home the “People’s Choice Award” in addition to being bestowed with the …
Ceylon Chamber Cheers President’s Call to Form All-Party Government
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce welcomes the call by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to initiate the formation of an All-Party Government, as a …
I am not like other politicians, says President presenting Govt. Policy Statement (Full Speech)
The ceremonial opening of the third session of the Ninth Parliament was held today (03) under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe. …
Despite challenges, SL’s positioning remains unmatched in high-end apparel manufacture
Director of Stretchline Holdings Norman Collier Globally successful manufacturing destinations for high-end apparel have three defining …
DIMO together with Kalmar uplifts Sri Lanka’s port and inland container terminal operations
DIMO, a leading diversified conglomerate in Sri Lanka, and Kalmar, a global industry forerunner in port and inland container terminal automation and …
CA Sri Lanka’s 43rd national conference to influence chartered accountants to push for transformation
Amidst an unprecedented economic crisis engulfing the country, which has impacted businesses and citizens alike, the Institute of Chartered …