PUCSL to empower 10,000 plumber technicians with NVQ qualification
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), the regulator of the electricity industry and the designated regulator for water services …
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Legal framework to be created for E-Commerce in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka will introduce a new law that would ensure fairness and protection of rights for both businesses and consumers who use online E-Commerce …
Coconut seedlings, Tea & cinnamon plants free of charge for cultivation: Plantation Minister
Plantation Minister Ramesh Pathirana says that the government has decided to provide 2.3 million coconut seedlings to the public at the Divisional …
Allocation of shares for First Capital Treasuries IPO concluded
Sri Lanka’s leading non-bank primary dealer, First Capital Treasuries PLC, a subsidiary of First Capital Holdings PLC, saw its Initial Public …
Sri Lankan economy contracted by 1.5-pct in 3Q 2021
Sri Lanka's Department of Census and Statistics revealed that the economic growth rate for the third quarter of 2021 is estimated as a negative …
PM lays foundation stone for HIP’s first Bonded Warehouse Project
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa was on a multi-faceted inspection tour of the Hambantota International Port (HIP) to appraise the ongoing …
Sri Lanka is being pushed towards bankruptcy; budget does not address any burning issues: Eran
The country has plunged into a massive financial crisis, with all sectors including the economy collapsing but the budget 2022 has no proposals to …
Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Introduces Privilege Card for Members
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce announced the launch of the Chamber Membership Privilege Card offering members access to an extensive range of …
Leading corporates shine for their resilience & perseverance at CA Sri Lanka 56th Annual Report Awards
Some of Sri Lanka’s top corporates, including conglomerates, were honoured on Thursday night at the Grand Finale of the 56th Annual Report Awards, …
Central Bank initiates regulatory actions against errant Money Changers
In response to several complaints that certain Authorized Money Changers are engaged in activities which are not in compliance with the Directions …
CA Sri Lanka SAB campus to transform higher education with new degrees and MBAs
In a landmark effort aimed at revolutionising higher education for students and professionals within the country, the Institute of Chartered …
CCC-USAID survey reveals that exporters have a positive outlook for export earnings
“Sri Lankan exporters are confident in their outlook for export growth, despite challenges faced in the first half of 2021,” according to the …
President Rajapaksa stresses importance to curb deforestation and use of fossil fuels
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa undertook an official visit to the United Arab Emirates from 3 to 5 December 2021 to attend the 5th Indian Ocean …
Industrial Development Board establishes Smart Facilitation Centre at Hambantota Intl. Port
The Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) entered into a sublease agreement with the Industrial Development Board (IDB), to establish a smart …
Discover Magic of Colombo on CCC Social Bus
Colombo City Centre (CCC) Mall along with Ebert Silva Holidays (Private) Limited launched the CCC Social double-decker bus, a much-needed travel …
French Development Agency provides Euro 1mn to develop Geographical Indication for Ceylon Tea
The French Development Agency (AFD) signed a grant agreement worth 1 million euros with the Sri Lanka Tea Board (SLTB) and French Agricultural …
Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2021 at a glance: Findings and Way Forward
Summary of the main points elicited during the sessions of the Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2021 held on December 6 and 7.
Sri Lanka official reserves down to USD 1.6bn in November, confirms Central Bank
Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets were 1.6 billion US dollars (USD 1,587. buy furosemide online …
Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa concludes successful visit to New Delhi
At the invitation of the Indian Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of Finance of Sri Lanka Basil Rajapaksa …
University of Kelaniya signs MOU with Ogilvy Digital for new Digital Marketing Degree
The University of Kelaniya signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Ogilvy Digital, the leading digital technology agency in the country to …
China to renovate Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court Complex with Rs. 7.68bn grant
The Government of China has allocated 7.68 billion rupees as a grant to completely renovate the Supreme Court complex where the Supreme Court and the …
Aitken Spence Logistics Expands its Reefer & GP Container Fleet
Aitken Spence Logistics, the pioneer in integrated logistics, strengthened its mobile storage solutions operations by acquiring the reefer and GP …
BOI enterprises export revenues, record 2019 values: Double digit growth recorded in seven sectors
Accounting for 65% of all national exports and 85% of all national industrial exports, the Board of Investment today announced that total export …
INSEE Cement’s 360-degree approach eases cement shortage in Sri Lanka
Uninterrupted supply through comprehensive production, imports and logistics optimization reaps positive results Operating at maximum production …