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Sri Lanka local currency ratings raised to ‘CCC+/C’ from ‘SD/SD’; Outlook stable

Sri Lanka local currency ratings raised to ‘CCC+/C’ from ‘SD/SD’; Outlook stable

S&P Global Ratings today raised its long- and short-term local currency sovereign credit ratings on Sri Lanka to ‘CCC+/C’ from ‘SD/SD’ …

September 26, 2023

Sinopec pledges to fuel Sri Lanka as it commences operations

Sinopec pledges to fuel Sri Lanka as it commences operations

Sinopec announced its official entry into Sri Lanka’s dynamic fuel retail market at the felicitation event for local distributors held on the 25 …

September 26, 2023

CB Governor of Viet Nam compliments improvement of Sri Lankan economy

CB Governor of Viet Nam compliments improvement of Sri Lankan economy

The Governor of the Central Bank of Viet Nam, known as State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV), Nguyen Thi Hong, expressed optimism and encouraging sentiments …

September 21, 2023

Sri Lanka’s online safety bill: Regressive overreach stifling investment and freedom of speech

Sri Lanka’s online safety bill: Regressive overreach stifling investment and freedom of speech

● Tech Investment Threatened: Risk of deterring tech investments in Sri Lanka. Draconian Legislation: An archaic and draconian …

September 20, 2023

SL Retail Forum 2023 – Sparking success: Reigniting the flame of retail growth

SL Retail Forum 2023 – Sparking success: Reigniting the flame of retail growth

The Sri Lanka Retailers’ Association (SLRA) is set to host the retail industry’s premier knowledge event, the Sri Lanka Retail Forum 2023, …

September 20, 2023

IIRM Lanka Insurance Brokers Pvt Ltd achieves remarkable market share growth locally

IIRM Lanka Insurance Brokers Pvt Ltd achieves remarkable market share growth locally

IIRM Lanka Insurance Brokers Private Limited proudly announces its outstanding achievement in the Sri Lankan insurance market, securing an …

September 19, 2023

Port City draws global investor attention as gold sponsor of i3 summit in Dubai

Port City draws global investor attention as gold sponsor of i3 summit in Dubai

Port City Colombo proudly took center stage as the Gold Sponsor of the prestigious i3 Summit by Khaleej Times in Dubai, which was held under the …

September 18, 2023

Eran asks, Can politicians always deceive the people?

Eran asks, Can politicians always deceive the people?

Looking back at the recent history of Sri Lanka, the Rajapaksas have deceived this country and the people for power, over and over, using different …

September 18, 2023

Opinion: From education to employment, Understanding the gender gap in the workforce

Opinion: From education to employment, Understanding the gender gap in the workforce

Thathsarani Siriwardana The issue of female labor force participation in Sri Lanka has remained a subject of discussion for several decades, yet …

September 13, 2023

Ceylon Chamber welcomes SVAT repeal deferment

Ceylon Chamber welcomes SVAT repeal deferment

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) expresses its appreciation to the Government and to the President in particular for the decision taken to …

September 13, 2023

UN HR Commissioner says, Call for historic transformation is far from being realised in Sri Lanka

UN HR Commissioner says, Call for historic transformation is far from being realised in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka suffers from a continuing accountability deficit – be it for war crime atrocities, more recent human rights violations, corruption, or …

September 7, 2023 | 1 Comment

Driving evidence based policy reforms that enhance women’s economic participation and empowerment

Driving evidence based policy reforms that enhance women’s economic participation and empowerment

Advocata Institute held the “Women’s Policy Action Network” (WPAN) conference recently to put forward Advocata’s continuous and WPAN’s …

September 6, 2023

Opinion

Building Sri Lankan food security and self sufficiency in Jaffna

Building Sri Lankan food security and self sufficiency in Jaffna

By Jekhan Aruliah K.Suganthon was only 21 when he setup his first business back in 2003. With …

August 29, 2023

Opinion: Sri Lanka is Back in Business

Opinion: Sri Lanka is Back in Business

By Kamil Kuthubdeen As Asian economies grapple with the challenges of growing interest rates …

August 23, 2023

Bridging Conservation and Livelihoods: Addressing the Human-Elephant Conflict in Sri Lanka

Bridging Conservation and Livelihoods: Addressing the Human-Elephant Conflict in Sri Lanka

By Ruwan Samaraweera Written ahead of World Elephant Day, observed on 12 August …

August 10, 2023

Sri Lanka’s Debt Restructuring Roadmap: Following the Evidence

Sri Lanka’s Debt Restructuring Roadmap: Following the Evidence

By Dr Dushni Weerakoon: Debt restructuring is fundamentally about allocating the associated …

Has Sri Lanka’s Crisis-driven Import Controls Incentivised Import Substitution?

Has Sri Lanka’s Crisis-driven Import Controls Incentivised Import Substitution?

By Dr Asanka Wijesinghe and Nilupulee Rathnayake: In response to the economic crisis, Sri Lanka …

Diving Deep into the Blue- A case for a Marine Spatial Plan for Sustainable Blue Economy in Sri Lanka

Diving Deep into the Blue- A case for a Marine Spatial Plan for Sustainable Blue Economy in Sri Lanka

Co-authored by Azusa Kubota, Resident Representative and Dr. Vagisha Gunasekera, Country …

Opinion: Need for Hybrid Workplace for Today’s Businesses

Opinion: Need for Hybrid Workplace for Today’s Businesses

By Sajani Kaushalya Many businesses are rethinking their conventional working structures in …

May 31, 2023 | 11 Comments

Bringing Swiss Precision to Killinochchi Agriculture

Bringing Swiss Precision to Killinochchi Agriculture

By Jekhan Aruliah I first met Kamilton Arumugam and Lieke Schroder by mistake. We met at my …

May 8, 2023 | 2 Comments

People

Iranian President proposes early convening of Joint Economic Commission

Iranian President proposes early convening of Joint Economic Commission

President Ranil Wickremesinghe met with Ebrahim Raisi, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the sidelines of the UNGA in New York yesterday (20/09). President Wickremesinghe referred to the longstanding …

September 21, 2023 | People

Eran asks, Can politicians always deceive the people?

Eran asks, Can politicians always deceive the people?

Looking back at the recent history of Sri Lanka, the Rajapaksas have deceived this country and the people for power, over and over, using different tactics. In 2005, placing national security first, in 2010, on the …

September 18, 2023 | Featured, Other, Other News, People, Politics

Thriving on TikTok: A soul laced with dance

Thriving on TikTok: A soul laced with dance

In a digital age where everyone is showcasing their unique personalities, there are a few who stand out with exceptional talent. TikTok’s dance community is a diverse melting pot of talent, bringing together …

September 5, 2023 | Featured, Other News, People

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