UNDP engages pvt sector to ensure human rights at centre of recovery efforts
The instability and fear that the COVID-19 pandemic brings about is exacerbating human rights concerns around the world. While businesses face an unprecedented …
The instability and fear that the COVID-19 pandemic brings about is exacerbating human rights concerns around the world. While businesses face an unprecedented …
By Advocata Sri Lanka’s exorbitant taxes on sanitary napkins had the media spotlight over the last few weeks - this is not a new issue. In 2018 the total …
Dec 07, 2020 (LBO) - Around 70 percent of Sri Lanka's workforce are informally employed and there are generally three reasons to be concerned about high …
Uber Eats is marking its second year anniversary in Sri Lanka after successfully delivering 10 million orders to hungry eaters. The platform more than doubled …
Dec 02, 2020 (LBO) - Chairman of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has called on the private sector to be an equal partner in securing an accelerated economic …
Dec 01, 2020 (LBO) - The construction of the phase 5 of the Jaya Container Terminal (JCT) of Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) commenced today. The event was …
OCTAVE, the John Keells Group’s Data and Advanced Analytics Center of Excellence is making strides to build a world-class analytics practice to derive the …
Sri Lanka’s vehicle registrations in October hit a record low across the board, including all commercial vehicle categories, due to the economic impact of …
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Sri Lanka today signed a $165 million loan agreement to provide immediate financing support for small …
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $165 million loan to Sri Lanka to provide immediate financing support for small and medium-enterprises (SMEs), …
The new Manning Market Complex in Peliyagoda was inaugurated on 20 November 2020 by the Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. The complex houses 1192 shops and is …
The Sri Lanka Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry (SLCPI) reiterated its commitment towards raising awareness on ethical marketing, prescribing and use of …
Rigid Tyre Corporation (Pvt) Ltd built with an investment of USD 250 million is slated for opening in mid-January 2021. The state-of-the-art, fully-integrated …
The Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA) announced that it would be championing radically progressive wage reforms towards securing a sustainable outcome for …
Nov 18, 2020 (LBO) – In a landmark move aimed at reinforcing the dynamic Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the country, the Institute of Chartered …
The International Trade Centre (ITC) in collaboration with the Department of Commerce (DoC) of Sri Lanka organized a webinar on ‘GSP+ for Enhanced Market …
By Chaminda V. Silva and Gamika Seneviratne With Covid-19 continuing to impact our everyday life, the schooling system across the country is gearing up for an …
Nov 14, 2020 (LBO) – Since the UK is the main market for Sri Lanka’s exports to the EU region and the second largest export market after the USA, it is …
Nov 13, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's Foreign Ministry urges all prospective Sri Lankan travellers both inbound and outbound to be cautious of individuals who …
Chathura Jayawardena, Director of Abans Information Systems Dealing with the unexpected as expected would become the new norm business skill which …