Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa to visit Sri Lanka
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Yoko Kamikawa is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from 04-05 May 2024. During this visit, the …
CTC appoints Fariyha Subhani as Managing Director
Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC (CTC) announced the appointment of Fariyha Subhani as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective 15 th April 2024. …
U.S. Under Secretary Alexis Taylor Visits Sri Lanka to Strengthen Agricultural Ties and Food Security
On Friday in Colombo, Alexis Taylor, Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), together with …
‘SriLankan Airlines and Air Seychelles embark on Codeshare Partnership’
SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka and Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, have embarked on a codeshare …
CBSL releases inaugural annual economic review and financial statements for 2023
The inaugural publication under Section 80 of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act, No. 16 of 2023 (CBA), namely, the Annual Economic Review 2023, and the …
Fitch Affirms Siyapatha Finance at ‘BBB+(lka)’; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Siyapatha Finance PLC's National Long-Term Rating at 'BBB+(lka)' with a Stable Outlook. Fitch also affirmed Siyapatha's subordinated …
Ceylon Chamber Welcomes National Digital Economy Strategy
The Ceylon Chamber recognizes the Digital Economy as a key enabler for Sri Lanka’s economic growth acceleration. The National Digital Economy Strategy 2030 …
Japan Provides USD 3 Mn Through FAO to Strengthen Inland Fisheries in Sri Lanka
The Japanese Government has provided a grant of US$3 million through the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), to strengthen inland …
Eight Sri Lankan Diplomats visit Hambantota International Port
With representatives from several foreign embassies represented in Sri Lanka visiting the Hambantota International Port (HIP) to investigate business …
Sri Lanka unveils new eVisa scheme offering longer durations of stay & diverse visa categories
The newly launched www.srilankaevisa.lk platform significantly enhances Sri Lanka’s visa processing system by replacing the previous Electronic Travel …
SLASSCOM welcomes Sri Lanka’s National Digital Economy Strategy
Sri Lanka, a nation poised at the cusp of digital transformation, has taken a monumental step forward with the introduction of its National Digital Economy …
President of Iran to arrive in Sri Lanka to open Uma Oya today
President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr. Ebrahim Raisi is scheduled to make an official bilateral visit to Sri Lanka at the invitation of President Ranil …
Australia and Sri Lanka further strengthen ties with launch of new joint maritime security operation
Australia and Sri Lanka’s commitment to countering maritime security threats has been on display with the launch of a new joint maritime security operation …
The Colombo Port City Economic Commission approves 42 companies as AP’s
Port City Colombo, a multi-service Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and a regional financial centre and business hub, has made significant progress in capturing key …
Sri Lanka Agripreneurs Forum partners with USAID to conduct Agcelerator Bootcamp
In an effort to support young entrepreneurs in agriculture, the Sri Lanka Agripreneurs' Forum (SLAF), a prominent agricultural business association in Sri …
United States and Sri Lankan Navies to Conduct Upcoming CARAT Sri Lanka 2024 Exercise in Trincomalee
From April 22-26 in Trincomalee, the United States Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and Sri Lanka Navy will partner for the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and …
Sri Lanka to establish a Resident Mission in Wellington, New Zealand
Following the decision by the Cabinet of Ministers to open a Sri Lanka High Commission in Wellington, New Zealand, an official delegation led by Director …
Sri Lanka Agripreneurs’ Forum partners with USAID to conduct the Agcelerator Bootcamp
In an effort to support young entrepreneurs in agriculture, the Sri Lanka Agripreneurs' Forum (SLAF), a prominent agricultural business association in Sri …
‘ComBank Digital’ links Dept. of Commerce for online payments with LankaPay
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has announced the integration of the Department of Commerce (DOC) with ‘ComBank Digital’ enabling online payments for …
TISL Files FR Petition Over Human Immunoglobulin and Other Controversial Medical Supplies
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) filed a Fundamental Rights Application (SCFR/ 99/2024) at the Supreme Court on April 16th, highlighting the serious …