Author: Ashanthi Ratnasingham
APHNH President Raveen Wickremesinghe on trust, standards and collaboration
Sri Lanka’s private healthcare sector is being asked to expand capacity while rebuilding public trust. In this interview, Raveen Wickremesinghe, President of the Association of Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes (APHNH), sets out an evidence-led agenda for the new term, focused on clearer standards, ethical safeguards, and closer alignment with national health priorities. He notes […]
Interview with Rajitha Jayasuriya of Fairway Holdings
As the island economy continues to progress along the road to recovery, the real estate sectoris gathering momentum in terms of its contribution to the construction sector as well as theeconomy as a whole. Several new developments are leading the way from the supply-side ofthe market. Today, we have the distinct pleasure of speaking with […]
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank keeps the overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged
At its meeting held yesterday, the Monetary Policy Board decided to keep the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) unchanged at 7.75%, citing an assessment of recent domestic economic developments, the outlook ahead, and continuing global uncertainty. The Board is of the view that the current monetary policy stance will support steering inflation towards the target of […]
Sri Lanka economic summit opened with focus on recovery and resilience after cyclone Ditwah
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce opened the Sri Lanka Economic & Investment Summit on Tuesday with a renewed sense of purpose, reframing the annual event as a platform for national recovery following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. Addressing more than 800 delegates, including over 100 overseas investors, the Chamber’s Chairperson, Krishan Balendra began by […]