Navigating Sri Lanka’s digital future: A conversation with Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya
By Ashanthi Ratnasingham Sri Lanka is entering a defining chapter in its digital journey—one that could reshape how citizens live, work, and connect. As …
She shapes the fabric: Women lead the charge in Sri Lanka’s apparel industry transformation
In the heart of Sri Lanka’s bustling apparel sector, where fabrics are woven into garments that travel the world, a quieter revolution is taking place. This …
MAS Holdings to gain greater access to growing Indian market with expansions in Odisha, India
MAS Holdings, South Asia’s largest apparel manufacturer, marked a significant milestone in its global expansion by breaking ground for its first facility in …
Sri Lanka launch ‘GovPay’ platform for the digitalization of all government payments
Three new digital initiatives will be introduced Friday, 07 at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage President Anura Kumara Disanayake. The …
Sujeewa Mudalige awarded honourary doctorate
NSBM Convocation Week 2024 Distinguished Chartered Accountant and corporate leader, Mr. Sujeewa Mudalige, was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University …
President says, let’s unite to transform Sri Lanka into nation with minimal corruption and bribery
Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that no matter how many laws are enacted or institutions are established, justice cannot be ensured to the …
JKH records continued growth momentum in Q2
Sri Lanka's John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) reported continued growth momentum across almost all businesses in the second quarter, a statement showed. The …
WISTA hosts Karen Leong for keynote on transformative leadership
In a rapidly evolving world marked by technological advancements, geopolitical uncertainties, shifting customer expectations, and significant workplace …
Port City Colombo to reinvent SL economy to contemporary system that is geared for export of services
Port City Colombo says it hopes to empower large-scale business growth within the South Asian region through a reliable and competitive regulatory environment …
IFC to invest Rs.3,270Mn in Sunshine Healthcare Lanka Ltd
Sunshine Healthcare Lanka (SHL), the healthcare arm of the diversified conglomerate Sunshine Holdings PLC, has entered into an agreement for a proposed equity …
Planters Ass. of Sri Lanka concerned over President’s remarks on wage hike may be misunderstood
The Planters Association of Sri Lanka and its members are concerned that the President's remarks may be misunderstood and lead workers and the public to assume …
World Bank upgrades Sri Lanka’s growth forecast to 2.2-pct in 2024
In Sri Lanka, growth is expected to turn positive, to 2.2 percent in 2024, a 0.5 percentage point upgrade from the previous forecast, with modest recoveries in …
Despite strong growth, South Asia remains vulnerable to shocks: World Bank update
Growth in South Asia is expected to be strong at 6.0 percent in 2024, driven mainly by robust growth in India and recoveries in Pakistan and Sri Lanka. But …
Sri Lanka Central Bank to implement single policy rate mechanism
Sri Lanka's Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said it seeks to consolidate monetary policy operations under a single benchmark rate. Governor of the CBSL …
Fitch maintains Sri Lanka Telecom’s ‘A(lka)’ National Rating on watch positive
Fitch Ratings has maintained Sri Lanka Telecom PLC's (SLT) 'A(lka)' National Long-Term Rating on Rating Watch Positive (RWP). The RWP reflects the potential …
Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2023 kicks off
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will host the Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2023 on November 28th and 29th at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo, with President Ranil …
DeepSphere.AI and 10QBIT announce partnership to promote Sri Lanka as AI innovation and talent hub
DeepSphere.AI, led by the esteemed AI expert Jothi Periasamy, and 10QBIT under the leadership of UK-based technopreneur Sanj Chandran, have announced a …
SL economy to grow by 1.7-pct:Revenue mobilization fundamental for sustainable fiscal path
Sri Lanka’s economy is expected to grow by 1.7% in 2024 after contracting by 3.8% in 2023, says the World Bank in its twice-a-year update, while signaling …
‘CTO – the Psychologist’: A role banking tech leaders must master to ensure digital change
By Janaka Ediriweera Dr. Corrie Block, an Organizational Behavior Expert and a business coach in the UAE, asks, ‘If you were to go in for heart surgery, buy …
Emirates and SriLankan establish reciprocal interline partnership
Emirates and SriLankan Airlines have signed a reciprocal interline agreement to boost connectivity for passengers of both airlines. The partnership will enable …