Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister requests bridging finance from Chinese Ambassador
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Professor G.L. Peiris has requested assistance from China, particularly in the field of bridging finance during a …
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Professor G.L. Peiris has requested assistance from China, particularly in the field of bridging finance during a …
Sampath Bank PLC announced that its connection to UnionPay International (UPI) is now complete and that the Sampath Bank Payment Gateway powered by …
The Delegation of the European Union in Sri Lanka (EU) and the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) awarded the first three grants - …
By Jekhan Aruliah COVID-19 lockdowns and remote working The COVID-19 pandemic, which had a devastating impact on health and on economies, is having a …
Aitken Spence Travels proved their commitment to uphold exemplary benchmarks in occupational health and safety by becoming the first destination …
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) calls for an independent investigation of the Rambukkana incident and says the Government must ensure that …
MAS Holdings, one of Sri Lanka's largest private sector employers and exporters reiterates the need for immediate and decisive action to resolve the …
Sri Lanka's Joint Chambers of Commerce in a letter addressed to President Gotabaya Rajapakse has requested action to be initiated to repeal the …
High Commissioner Professor Sudharshan Seneviratne drew home the importance of the tremendous potential both countries hold to work jointly …
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will consider the special request made despite it being outside of the standard circumstances for the issuance …
India will fully support the deliberations of Sri Lanka with the IMF, especially on the special request made for expediting an Extended Fund Facility …
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 …
Address by the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to the newly appointed Ministers after the swearing-in of the new Cabinet: Today, I am addressing you at …
Colombo Stock Brokers Association (CSBA) defends the decision by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) to temporarily close down …
17 new Cabinet Ministers were sworn in before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the President's House in Colombo, today (18). They are: Dinesh …
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce requests the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission to reconsider the decision to direct the CSE to …
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) calls upon the Government to desist from taking any steps whatsoever to disrupt what is a legitimate exercise …
Fitch Ratings has downgraded Sri Lanka's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'C' from 'CC'. The issue ratings on …
Shamindra Marcelline, Chief Executive Officer of People’s Leasing & Finance has been bestowed with the award ‘CEO of the Year 2022’ …
Sri Lanka's government has suspended the normal debt servicing of all affected debts, for an interim period pending an orderly and consensual …
People across Sri Lanka are struggling to get hold of daily essentials as the country faces its worst economic crisis in decades. Sri Lanka is mired …
President’s Counsel Sanjeeva Jayawardena and Dr. Ranee Jayamaha, appointed members of the Monetary Board, have acceded to continue to serve on the …
Sri Lanka's Central Bank has already started technical negotiations with the International Monetary Fund for an IMF program and appointing financial …
The Monetary Board of the Central Bank at its meeting held today has decided to increase the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Standing …