Mahinda Rajapaksa sworn in as Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister
Aug 09, 2020 (LBO) – The leader of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Mahinda Rajapaksa was sworn in as the 13th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka before President …
We look forward to partnering with government & new parliament: United States
Aug 07, 2020 (LBO) – The United States congratulates Sri Lanka on conducting the elections in a peaceful and orderly manner despite the challenges posed by …
Sri Lanka ruling alliance secures two-thirds majority in Parliamentary Elections
Aug 07, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's ruling alliance has secured a two-thirds majority in the parliamentary elections 2020. In a twitter message, President …
Sri Lanka restricts outward remittances on capital transactions for six months
Jul 16, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's Minister of Finance with the recommendation of the Monetary Board and the approval of the Cabinet have issued an order …
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank to develop Blockchain Technology based KYC Proof of Concept
Jul 07, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's Central Bank has entered into agreements to begin the process of developing a Blockchain Technology Based Shared …
Kasturi Wilson to succeed Steven Enderby as CEO of Hemas
Jun 25, 2020 (LBO) – Hemas Holdings announced the appointment of Kasturi Chellaraja Wilson as Group Chief Executive Officer, effective 1st October 2020, …
People’s Bank introduces multiple loan schemes in line with government direction
Jun 22, 2020 (LBO) – The Chairman and Board of Directors together with the management of the People’s Bank in accordance with the direction of the …
Mangala defends Sri Lanka’s Central Bank
Jun 21, 2020 (LBO) – Former Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera says that he is defending the actions of the Central Bank as the Bank has done what was …
Central Bank increases funding for businesses affected by COVID-19
Jun 16, 2020 (LBO) – Central Bank has decided to provide funding to Licensed Commercial Banks (LCBs) at the concessionary rate of 1.00 percent against the …
ICTA denies alleged irregularities alluded to by Dr. Weerawarana
Jun 01, 2020 (LBO) – ICTA categorically denies the alleged irregularities alluded to by Dr. Sanjiva Weerawarana and is considering what actions it should …
CPC fuel supply, deciding factor for Sri Lanka’s main power outages
Feb 26, 2020 (LBO) – Continuous fuel supply from Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has become the principal deciding factor for an uninterrupted power …
SLTB deploys 16 luxury buses to operate Hambantota – Colombo expressway
Feb 25, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has deployed 16 luxury buses to operate along the Hambantota - Colombo expressway. The deployment of …
Central Bank expects economic growth to exceed 4-pct this year
Jan 30, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's economic growth will exceed 4 percent in 2020 as there has been a notable improvement in business confidence caused by …
CB Chief urges Sri Lanka banks to rethink its credit disbursement policies
Jan 06, 2020 (LBO) – Central Bank Governor Professor W D Lakshman urged Sri Lanka’s banking sector to rethink its credit disbursement policies, as the …
Richard Quest to feature Sri Lanka on CNN Business Traveller program
Jan 03, 2020 (LBO) – Global media icon Richard Quest will feature Sri Lanka and its recovery efforts post-Easter Sunday terror attacks on the latest edition …
ICICI Bank & Axis Bank to close down business operations in Sri Lanka
Dec 31, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Central Bank has permitted Axis Bank Ltd and ICICI Bank Ltd to close down their business operations in Sri Lanka, subject …
Singapore’s Perennial to launch USD250mn mixed development project in Sri Lanka
Dec 29, 2019 (LBO) – Integrated real estate and healthcare company headquartered and listed in Singapore, Perennial Real Estate Holdings Limited is to launch …
Fiscal stimulus should be structured not to overheat economy: CB Governor
Nov 29, 2019 (LBO) – The government is to make a policy statement as to how the recently introduced fiscal stimulus would be accommodated within a stable …
First Capital anticipates Sri Lanka ASPI to reach 6,000 by Dec 2019 & 6,500 by Jun 2020
Oct 04, 2019 (LBO) – First Capital Research expects the equity market to adopt an upward trajectory over the next 12 months as they expect the ASPI to reach …
Sri Lanka official reserves improve to USD 8.5 bn in August
Sep 06, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s gross official reserves were 8,532.6 million US dollars by the end of August, up from 8,343.9 million US dollars in July, …