APTS prepares for its next phase of growth by strengthening its leadership team
Asia Pacific Technology Systems (APTS), an award-winning Information Technology Solutions provider in the region, is gearing for its next phase of growth …
South Asia Textiles commits to SBTi to limit global warming at 1.5°C
South Asia Textiles (SAT), a fully-owned subsidiary Hayleys Fabric PLC, also joined its parent company in committing to the Science-Based Targets initiatives …
Ceylon Chamber meets Party Leaders to discuss economic and political crises
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce officials met with the leaders of several key political parties during the last 4 days to discuss the serious economic and …
Message by UN Resident Coordinator in SL on Day of Vesak
On behalf of the Secretary-General and the United Nations Country Team in Sri Lanka, I send my warmest wishes to all celebrating the Day of Vesak. “Hatred …
ComBank Group navigates devaluation impact in complex Q1 performance
Total assets cross Rs 2 Tn., first private sector bank to achieve the milestone Mainly influenced by Rupee devaluation, loan book grows by Rs 133 Bn., deposits …
MR and 16 others get overseas travel ban
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court has imposed an overseas travel ban on Former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and 16 others. The list includes …
Secretaries appointed to Ministries of Defence, Public Security and Finance
Three Secretaries have been appointed to the Ministries of Defence, Public Security and Finance from yesterday (10) to ensure the normalcy of the livelihood of …
Protests at the Naval Base in Trinco
A protest erupted outside the Trincomalee Naval Base as reports have said that former prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and some of his family members have …
IGP orders CID to probe attack on “Temple Trees and Galle Face Green”
The Inspector General Of Police has ordered the Criminal Investigations Department to immediately initiate investigations into the incident in which a group of …
Sri Lanka imposes curfew under Section 16 of Public Security Ordinance
Curfew has been imposed on the entire country from 7.00 pm Monday (09) to 7.00 am Tuesday (10) in accordance with the provisions of section 16 of the Public …
Sri Lanka PM steps down triggering cabinet resignations following month long protests
Cabinet Ministers have begun to resign following the resignation of the Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa from his post. Channa Jayasumana and Widura …
Due consideration will be given to proposals in compliance with Constitution: President tells BASL
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa stated that he will consider acting in compliance with the Constitution on the proposals put forward by the Bar Association of Sri …
Uncovering the human element in ESG at Kelani Valley Plantations;Report
The challenge of driving meaningful progress in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards hinges on people more than it does processes or policies. …
New payment terms related to importation of goods gazetted
Regulations have been promulgated under the Imports and Exports Control Act, No. 01 of 1969 and published in the Gazette No. 2278/21 dated 6th May 2022 to …
Year on year food prices increase close to 50-pct: Advocata
Advocata’s Bath Curry Indicator (BCI) , which tracks the monthly changes in the retail price of food, recorded an increase of 14% from March 2022 to …
Investment opportunities of Port City Colombo presented in London
Sri Lanka High Commission in London in partnership with the CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd and Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council organised a …
“Export outlook dims amidst economic challenges” latest CCC-USAID export barometer survey says
Findings from the latest bi-annual Export Barometer Survey indicate that exporters are losing confidence in the industry’s outlook, as firms face mounting …
MAS Holdings’ calls for immediate and decisive action to resolve the current crisis
MAS Holdings, one of Sri Lanka's largest private sector employers and exporters reiterates the need for immediate and decisive action to resolve the current …
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka explore new investments and Blue economy potential
High Commissioner Professor Sudharshan Seneviratne drew home the importance of the tremendous potential both countries hold to work jointly towards a …
Manufacturing PMI increased month-on-month basis at slower rate
Following the seasonal pattern in manufacturing activities, the manufacturing PMI increased on a month-on-month basis to an index value of 57.8, yet at a …