Women in the workforce and why it matters for Sri Lanka: World Bank
To mark this year’s International Women’s day, we're discussing how Sri Lanka can benefit from more women joining the workforce and what can be done to …
AXIATA digital labs embarks on successful journey as digital service provider
Mar 10, 2020 (LBO) - AXIATA Digital Labs (ADL), a subsidiary of the AXIATA Group, Berhad, Malaysia has emerged as a ground breaking digital start-up providing …
COVID-19 Outbreak to have significant economic impact on developing Asia: ADB
Mar 10, 2020 (LBO) - The ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak will have a significant impact on developing Asian economies through numerous channels, …
It’s more difficult to register a small business than a limited company: Report
Mar 06, 2020 (LBO) - Advocata Institute launching its report on regulations to small business and red tape project called for the removing of legal and …
Emirates pays tribute to women with 120 female-directed films on board
Ten years after Kathryn Bigelow became the first woman to win an Oscar for Best Director for the movie Hurt Locker, Emirates, one of the world’s biggest …
Huawei signs MOU with Sri Lanka’s Moratuwa University to enhance ICT knowledge transformation
Mar 06, 2020 (LBO) - Huawei Sri Lanka and University of Moratuwa (UOM) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enable the educated and talented …
Policy interest rates of Central Bank of Sri Lanka to remain unchanged
Mar 05, 2020 (LBO) - The Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, at its meeting held on 04 March 2020, decided to maintain the Standing Deposit …
Our people-centric economic model aims at overcoming development slowdown:President
Mar 05, 2020 (LBO) - Accelerating our economic development is the primary challenge facing Sri Lanka today and most of the security issues that Sri Lanka has …
HSBC CFW introduces impact-based responsible program for the Sri Lankan fashion industry
Mar 04, 2020 (LBO) - The “Responsibility in Fashion” program by HSBC Colombo Fashion Week introduces three responsibility and circularity-based …
President orders to ensure adequate fertilizer supply during Yala season
Mar 04, 2020 (LBO) - President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has directed officials to ensure supply of the required amount of fertilizer for the Yala season without …
Sri Lanka Finance companies face added regulatory pressure
Mar 03, 2020 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's finance and leasing sector will face added pressure for consolidation as deadlines for the implementation of tougher …
Easter Sunday attacks: Second interim report handed over to President
Mar 03, 2020 (LBO) - The second interim report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry appointed to probe Easter Sunday attacks was handed over to President …
Parliament dissolved: General elections on Apr 25th
Mar 03, 2020 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's President Gotabaya Rajapaksa dissolved Parliament last night calling for a General Election is to be held on April 25, 2020. …
Opinion: Why we drink our own champagne
By Sal Laher, chief digital & information officer, IFS Both service providers as well as their customers rely on technology to help their operations and …
President recognizes 109 government institutions with high performance awards
Mar 02, 2020 (LBO) - On the recommendation of the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA), government bodies which have achieved a high performance level in the …
Japan further strengthens Sri Lanka coast guard`s oil spill combat expertise
An expert team of five Japan Coast Guard (JCG) officials including two National Strike Team members specialized for combatting oil spill incidents and two …
Securities and Exchange Commission DG removed with immediate effect
Mar 02, 2020 (LBO) - Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Director General (DG) Vajira Wijegunawardane, appointed in 2015 with an overall service to the …
UN rights chief regrets Sri Lanka withdrawal from resolution
Feb 28, 2020 (LBO) - The United Nations' human rights chief expressed regret on Sri Lankan government's decision to withdraw its co-sponsorship of a 2015 …
SLTDA and BOI sign MoU to enhance cooperation between agencies
Feb 27, 2020 (LBO) - Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) and Board of Investment (BOI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance the …
HNB posts group PAT of Rs. 15Bn
Feb 26, 2020 (LBO) - HNB PLC weathered external headwinds in 2019 to post 15 billion rupees in Group Profit After Taxes (PAT) and 14 billion rupees in Bank PAT …