Leveraging the UK’s DCTS for sustainable growth amidst economic challenges
Sri Lanka’s apparel industry, a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, finds itself at a critical juncture. As the sector continues to recover from the …
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Unlock your future at EDEX mid-year Expo 2024: Education, employment, and beyond
Celebrating over 20 years of empowering Sri Lanka’s youth, EDEX, the island’s largest and most respected education exhibition and careers fair, is set to …
Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka (PickMe) Announces IPO
Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka Limited, the innovator behind Sri Lanka’s leading mobility solutions app PickMe, announces its forthcoming Initial Public …
Fortude Ignite WomenTech internship 2024 empowers future tech leaders
The Fortude WomenTech Internship 2024, which commenced in August2024 following a selection from over 1,400 applications, marked two intense weeks of immersive …
Beyond red tape: How digitalization can save Sri Lanka’s economy
In the high-stakes world of trade and logistics, corruption at Sri Lanka’s customs, IRD, ports, and airports is not just an inconvenience—it’s a crisis …
Sri Lanka’s Industries call for reduction in water tariffs to boost competitiveness
A collective of trade associations including the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Sri Lanka …
Fitch Affirms Hayleys at ‘AAA(lka)’; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Sri Lankan conglomerate Hayleys PLC's National Long-Term Rating of 'AAA(lka)'. The Outlook is Stable. Fitch has also affirmed the …
Podcast insights from Prof.’s Ghosh and Nicholas on global inequality, IMF’s “real” agenda
In the latest series of the RIUNIT podcast hosted by Roshan Madawela, distinguished economists Prof. Howard Nicholas and Prof. Jayati Ghosh, delve deeply into …
Teejay knits resilient start to 2024-25 with profit turnaround in Q1
Strategic responses to challenges facing the textile manufacturing industry have generated a positive start to 2024-25 for Teejay Lanka PLC, Sri Lanka’s …
Sunshine Holdings sustains growth momentum in 1QFY25
Diversified conglomerate Sunshine Holdings PLC (CSE: SUN) continued demonstrating resilience amidst prevailing macroeconomic conditions, reporting a topline …
Private Sector Companies Awarded Authorised Economic Operator Status
Thirty-one private sector companies were awarded the prestigious AEO Tier 1 status at a Sri Lanka Customs awarding ceremony on 30 July at the NH Collection …
Applications are now open for Presidential Export Awards 2023/24
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Presidential Export Awards (PEA) 2023/24. The PEA …
Signing of MoU between ACCA and the CSE to increase financial literacy in Sri Lanka
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently to establish …
Port City Economic Commission Act to be amended to enhance global competitiveness
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal presented by the President in his capacity as the Minister of Investment Promotion to instruct the …
JKH records EBITDA of Rs.7.7Bn in Q1 2024/25, down 13-pct from year ago
Summarised below are the key operational and financial highlights of our performance during the quarter under review: Group EBITDA in the first quarter of …
Thilak Piyadigama takes the helm at WEBXPAY
In a strategic move towards advancing digital payment solutions in Sri Lanka, WEBXPAY welcomes Thilak Piyadigama, a veteran with over three decades of …
Maharaja Foods Ltd launches pioneering IPO on CSE’s empower board
Maharaja Foods Limited, marked a significant milestone on 26th July 2024, becoming the first woman-owned enterprise in the agribusiness sector with roots in …
Balancing wages and well-being: A sustainable future for Sri Lanka’s Plantation sector
By Dr. Dan Seevaratnam Sri Lanka continues to grapple with severe economic challenges that affect all its citizens, including those in the plantation sector. …
UNICOM TIC, Jaffna’s New Tech Talent Incubator
By Jekhan Aruliah I know people for whom Rs10k is a lot, and others where Rs1million is not a lot. But for rich and poor one thing is the same. We all have 60 …
Research Intelligence Unit unveils “Asia’s Real Estate Opportunity of the Century” at Port City
The Research Intelligence Unit (RIUNIT), an international research and consulting firm with its Asia Headquarters in Colombo, proudly announces the successful …