Apparel industry calls for urgent action of FTAs to maintain resilient performance
The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) has urged the Government to urgently expedite negotiations on Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to enhance the …
Central Bank publishes “Recent Economic Developments: Highlights of 2022 and Prospects for 2023”
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka today published “Recent Economic Developments: Highlights of 2022 and Prospects for 2023”. The publication can be downloaded …
SEC, CSE and IFC host the second Investor Forum in Galle
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC), the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), in partnership …
Business Chambers request all parties to call off protests planned on 2nd Nov
Several Business Chambers in a joint statement note with concern that some organizations have called for mass protests on 2 nd November. While recognizing …
Microsoft launches startup founders hub in Sri Lanka
Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub was recently launched in Sri Lanka to empower local startup founders to turn their ideas into reality and help boost the …
Colombo Stock Exchange extends trading hours from 01st Nov
The Board of Directors of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), with the consultation of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) have decided to …
PwC discusses the path towards ESG for food and beverage industry
Committed towards supporting the local food and beverage sector adapt to initiating measurable ESG initiatives, help gain investor confidence and generate much …
SL Purchasing Managers’ Index: Sept 2022 manufacturing PMI decline
Manufacturing PMI declined in September 2022, indicating a setback in manufacturing activities on a month-on-month basis. Accordingly, Manufacturing PMI …
Hayleys Fabric strengthens biodiversity regeneration efforts, Partners with CEA and local universities
Strengthening its commitment to drive biodiversity regeneration and environmental conservation, Hayleys Group subsidiary and leading textile manufacturer …
Port City Colombo marks anniversary and children’s day with donation of children’s books
Continuing with its various initiatives to uplift communities and create opportunities in Sri Lanka, CHEC Port City Colombo (CPCC), the sole investor and …
Sri Lanka Central Bank appoints new deputy Governor
The Monetary Board, with the concurrence of the Minister of Finance, has promoted K M A N Daulagala, Assistant Governor and the Secretary to the Monetary …
Women in Sri Lanka call for stronger measures to protect their rights
Women leaders from four provinces in Sri Lanka have urged local government authorities to strengthen efforts to protect women, who have been affected by the …
PwC Sri Lanka to aid SL’s financial institutions transition to green financing
Climate change today is affecting the financial system due to its far-reaching impact across all sectors and geographies. As risks associated with …
Bileeta Partners with USAID CATALYZE Sri Lanka Private Sector Development (PSD) to offer tech support to SMEs
Bileeta, one of Sri Lanka’s top ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) solutions providers, has joined hands with USAID CATALYZE Sri Lanka Private Sector …
How a country in economic turmoil is still ripe for investors
For businesses in the field of large-scale manufacturing, a critical factor that determines their future and success is a key decision made at their very …
Real-estate still a good long-term investment: Report
Research Intelligence Unit, a consultancy firm specializing in real-estate says the sector will continue to be a good long-term investment while the current …
ADB to provide USD14Bn to ease food crisis, promote long-term food security in Asia and Pacific
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today announced plans to provide at least $14 billion over 2022–2025 in a comprehensive program of support to ease a …
SL agri forum puts forward proposal to sustainably overcome current and future food crisis
The Sri Lanka Agripreneurs' Forum (SLAF) is the single professional agri-entrepreneurial organization that represents approximately 30 percent of the …
PIMA to hold forum on SL’s turnaround strategies and role of international community
The Alumni Association of the Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIMA), Sri Lanka’s largest and most prestigious MBA alumni network, will hold its first …
“There is opportunity in crisis” – JAAF Secretary General
Apparel industry proves resilient in the face of adversityTotal apparel exports in July 2022 ($ 522.14 million) - 22.4% increase YoY As Sri Lanka struggles …