Sri Lanka economy on the mend in 2020 : Will look at new IMF deal
Feb 11, 2020 (LBO) – A revival in economic activity can be expected in 2020 with the support of better fiscal and monetary measures with Sri Lanka also …
Coronavirus death toll upto 213 : WHO calls it global virus emergency
Jan 31, 2020 (LBO) – The World Health Organization said the virus represents a risk outside of China and is calling it a global virus emergency. The …
Sri Lanka on Crisis watch list 2020
Jan 31, 2020 (LBO) – Crisis Group, an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organisation committed to preventing and resolving deadly conflict has …
Developing human capital key for SL’s to become upper-middle-income economy
Sep 27, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka needs to invest in people to unlock its productive potential, a senior official said. “People are the most valuable …
Swim Week Colombo to showcase Sri Lanka as an international hub
Aug 02, 2019 (LBO) – The fifth edition of OLU Swim Week Colombo will unveil the latest trends in swim and luxury resort wear presented by 9 Sri Lankan …
Disregarded Failures of African Exploration
The exploration of Africa by the British is a level that has been told clip and again, ofttimes in irksome point. We suffer shelves wide-cut of biographies of …
Australia and Sri Lanka deepen cooperation on Indian Ocean maritime security
Mar 25, 2019 (LBO) – Australia and Sri Lanka’s cooperation on shared maritime security interests in the Indian Ocean is set to rise to a new level …
Sri Lanka to integrate SMEs into formal sector to facilitate their growth : Fin Min
Oct 09, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Minister of Finance said the government aims to integrate small and medium scale enterprises into an official …
USD25.6 million contribution from Wathupitiwela EPZ to export earnings
Jul 25, 2018 (LBO) – The BOI’s Wathupitiwela Export Processing Zone (WEPZ) has contributed US 25,599,216.25 dollars (US$ 25.6 Mn) in export revenue as …
Opinion: Mitigating the impact of busy lifestyle on your nutritional health
Interview on Food Safetyand Nutrition with Dr. Krishanthi Premarathne. The great majority of people will experience a food borne disease at some point in their …
ODEL launches bold & colourful ‘Printastic’ Summer 2018 collection
(PRESS RELEASE) – If summer is the season to get out there and make a statement, ODEL’s exciting summer collection is designed to set its shoppers …
Sri Lanka to pilot flexible working hours this month
Sept 12, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka plans to pilot flexible working hours for public servants in Battaramulla commencing 18th September, an official said. …
Sri Lanka’s high-end condos under pressure, no bubble yet
Sept 06, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s luxury residential condominium prices would stagnate or come down in 2018-2020 due to large levels of unabsorbed …
Sri Lanka Inland Revenue bill to be passed by Aug 25th, all concerns addressed: Fin Min
Aug 18, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Inland Revenue bill will presented in Parliament next week and passed by August 25th, with most of the concerns …
Sri Lanka income tax bill to parliament by August
July 21, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera said he is expecting to present the new income tax act to parliament in …
No coal in Sri Lanka’s PUCSL approved long-term power generation plan
July 20, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Public Utilities Commission has approved an alternate Least Cost Long Term Generation Expansion Plan (LCLTGEP) …
New trade policy can help to reduce anti-export bias: World Bank
July 05, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka has grown rapidly in the past but the non-tradable drivers of such growth are unlikely to remain adequate for inclusive …
Reforms in Sri Lanka urgent but need to limit cost to the poor: WB
June 30, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lankan government led reforms to improve competitiveness, maintain macro-fiscal stability and strengthen institutions, with …
Asbestos industry warns of economic, social and environmental impact from ban
June 29, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Minister of Technology and Research said that he was awaiting reports regarding the safe use of Chrysotile, a type of …
Opinion : Building the future, infrastructure in ASEAN and South Asia
By Anna Marrs ASEAN and South Asia are building infrastructure at an unprecedented rate. Anyone who travels the capital cities of this region knows it for a …