Visa Applications Now Available Under Previous System Starting Midnight Today
Minister of Public Security, Vijitha Herath addressed the recent visa issues, stating that the government has taken swift action to resolve the challenges …
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Navigating new EU sustainability and labelling requirements: Challenges and opportunities
By Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) The European Union (EU), with its vast market of over 448 million consumers, has always been a key destination for …
Planters’ Association of Ceylon welcomes new President : Calls for collaborative efforts to transform sector
The Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA) congratulates NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his election as the 9 th Executive President of Sri Lanka and …
Sri Lanka Banks Association congratulates new President, assures support for nation building
The Sri Lanka Banks’ Association (SLBA) has congratulated President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his election to the Presidency and assured him of the fullest …
Siyapatha Finance Posts Steady Growth in 1st half 2024
Siyapatha Finance PLC recently posted a steady financial growth for the first half ended 30 June 2024. The company recorded a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs.513 …
Fitch Assigns Bogawantalawa Tea Estates First-Time ‘A(lka)’ National Rating; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings has assigned Sri Lanka-based Bogawantalawa Tea Estates PLC a first-time National Long-Term Rating of 'A(lka)' with a Stable Outlook. Fitch has …
Tender Announcement for Bandaranaike International Airport Development Project Phase 2
Airport & Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) announced the tender for Bandaranaike International Airport Development Project Phase 2 …
JAAF congratulates new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake
The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), Sri Lanka’s apex body for the textile and apparel industry, warmly congratulates NPP leader Anura Kumara …
CBL Global Foods and USAID join forces to transform Sri Lanka’s coconut industry
CBL Global Foods Limited (CBL GFL), a key player in Sri Lanka’s agribusiness sector and a subsidiary of the CBL Group – one of the largest food …
German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs Explores Opportunities at HIP
Tobias Pierlings, Director and Head of Division for South Asia and Southeast Asia at the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, …
Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka IPO Oversubscribed on Opening Day
The Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka Limited, through an offer for sale of 43,474,179 ordinary voting shares at a price of Rs. …
CEAT Kelani Holdings rated AA+ by Fitch for 4th successive year
Sri Lanka’s leading tyre manufacturer CEAT Kelani Holdings (CKH) has been assigned a National Long-Term rating of ‘AA+(lka)/Outlook Stable’ by Fitch …
National Single Window: A Game-Changer for Sri Lanka’s Trading Community
What is the National Single Window (NSW)? The National Single Window (NSW) is an integrated digital platform designed to streamline international trade by …
TikTok strengthens measures to combat misinformation ahead of SL’s Presidential election
As the Sri Lanka Presidential Election approaches on 21st September 2024, TikTok is intensifying its efforts to combat misinformation and uphold election …
ComBank becomes first bank in Sri Lanka to receive Corporate Finance Advisor licence from SEC
Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has become the first Sri Lankan bank to receive a licence from the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) to …
Ceylinco Life to invest Rs 2 billion as Anchor Investor in DFCC Bank Green Bond
Ceylinco Life has announced it will break new ground by investing Rs 2 billion in Sri Lanka’s first Green Bond, serving as its anchor investor in an emphatic …
Cordelia Cruises to begin 2025 season at HIP in June
Cordelia Cruise Lines completed its second season of calls at the Hambantota International Port (HIP) in September 2024. The scheduled 6 visits between …
JICA pledges further technical assistance to Power Sector Reforms
Sri Lanka is on a mission to revamp its state-owned enterprises, including the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) under the IMF Program, while the country is fully …
Parliament Approves Offshore Banking Regulations At Port City Colombo
Port City Colombo announced that the two gazetted regulations, Offshore Banking and Offshore Banking -- Prudent Management and Confidence, were officially …
Union Bank Launches 24 Hours Rapid Vehicle Leasing
Union Bank recently relaunched its leasing facilities with competitively low monthly rentals and 24 hours approval providing customers the flexibility …