Group Chairman SLT proposes four fundamental policies to transform loss-making SOEs
While selling assets may be the easiest solution to ward off the national crisis Sri Lanka currently faces, another option lies in transforming …
While selling assets may be the easiest solution to ward off the national crisis Sri Lanka currently faces, another option lies in transforming …
Budget Speech 2023:
President and Finance Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is delivering the Second Reading of the Appropriation Bill for the financial year 2023 in …
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Sri Lanka-based Ceylon Electricity Board's (CEB) National Long-Term Rating at 'AA-(lka)' with a Stable Outlook. They have …
CFA Society Sri Lanka is part of the worldwide network of CFA Institute member societies that lead the investment profession globally. The Society …
By Korean Ambassador Santhush Woonjin JEONG Ayubowan, Vanakkam, Annyonghasimnikka (Korean greeting) I am the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to …
The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) has urged the Government to urgently expedite negotiations on Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to enhance the …
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon Group has posted a strong operational performance in the first nine months as well as in the third quarter despite the …
Amidst widespread economic uncertainty during the year 2022, Sampath Bank maintained a strong capital base and a steady liquidity profile. Proactive …
The UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy for Sri Lanka Lord Davies of Abersoch visited Colombo from 9th to 11th November 2022. During the visit Lord …
By Imesha Dissanayake: The COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent economic crisis revealed vulnerabilities in the Sri Lankan economy and weakened its …
By an IPS Research Team Sri Lanka’s economy is at a critical juncture where urgent steps are needed to improve the country’s fiscal position. The …
Fitch Ratings has assigned Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC's (COMB, AA (lka)/Rating Watch Negative (RWN)) proposed Sri Lankan rupee denominated Basel …
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka today published “Recent Economic Developments: Highlights of 2022 and Prospects for 2023”. The publication can be …
Construction of the Colombo Port's Western Container Terminal (WCT) ceremonially commenced on Wednesday as a public-private partnership. Adani Ports …
By M. Rizwan Muzzammil The following article, describing the economic growth of China, extracts information from “The Power of Capitalism” by …
Promoting Access to Decent Work Amidst Sri Lanka’s Economic Crisis[1] From IPS’ flagship publication, ‘Sri Lanka: State of the Economy 2022’ …
The United Nations (UN) team in Sri Lanka and non-governmental organizations have today revised and extended their joint Humanitarian Needs and …
The diversified blue-chip Aitken Spence PLC reported a profit before tax of Rs. 8.5 Bn for the six months ended 30th September 2022. This is an …
A doubling of synthetic fabric volumes, higher selling prices and the impacts of the depreciation of the Rupee have generated strong growth for …
The Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) held a seminar on 25 October 2022 to coincide with the release of the Institute’s annual …
By Jekhan Aruliah In July 2022 the Sri Lanka Sunday Times reported “Pandemonium at passport office”, reporting people sleeping for days in queues …