Import restrictions, except for vehicles to be lifted by next month: Minister
Finance State Minister Shehan Semasinghe says that import restrictions on goods, except for vehicles, will be lifted by next month with the goal of stabilizing …
Website of Sri Lanka’s control body for Organic Agriculture unveiled
Sri Lanka’s control body for organic agriculture – the National Organic Control Unit (NOCU), operating under the aegis of the Sri Lanka Export …
CA Sri Lanka to host member meeting of Confederation of Asian and Pacific Accountants in Colombo
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) is proud to announce that it will be hosting the member meeting of the Confederation of …
Newly established Governing Board of Central Bank convenes
The newly established Governing Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, constituted under the provisions of the recently promulgated Central Bank Act No. 16 of …
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 about the …
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). …
United States to Increase Development Investment in Sri Lanka by USD 19.2 mn Through USAID
The United States today announced the commitment of more than US $19 million in additional funds to further the development of Sri Lanka, in a ceremony at the …
David Cameron to address Port City Colombo UAE Roadshow unveiling Opportunities & Incentives
Port City Colombo is set to launch a Roadshow in the UAE showcasing investment opportunities and incentives for global investors. This significant event marks …
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 bill that …
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, commencing …
SEC Chairman meets Stockbroker Owners and CEOs
The SEC Chairman, Faizal Salieh, along with top officials from the SEC and the CSE, recently held a productive engagement with the stockbroker community …
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 impressive market …
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 theme, …
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 …
ADB names ComBank its ‘Leading Partner Bank’ in Sri Lanka for 3rd year
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has once again been declared the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB’s) ‘Leading Partner Bank’ in Sri Lanka for trade and …
Sri Lanka Financial Institution Ratings Not Affected by Sovereign Downgrade: Fitch Ratings
Sri Lanka bank ratings are unaffected by the downgrade of Sri Lanka’s Long-Term Local-Currency Issuer Default Rating to ‘RD’ from ‘C’, says Fitch …
Fitch Downgrades Sri Lanka’s Long-Term Local- Currency IDR to Restricted Default from ‘C’
Fitch Ratings has downgraded Sri Lanka’s Long-Term Local-Currency (LTLFC) Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘RD’ (Restricted Default) from …
EPF accepts Debt Exchange offer after considering two options under DDO programme
The Monetary Board of the CBSL as the custodian of the EPF, having considered the two options available has decided to opt for the Debt Exchange offer with a …
Civil Society Governance Diagnostic Report presents 34 governance benchmark recommendations
The Civil Society Governance Diagnostic Report on the Anti-Corruption Landscape of Sri Lanka introduces a comprehensive set of governance reform …
SEC approves new Listing Board and Rules for SOEs
Capital market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC), has approved the creation of a separate Listing Board and Listing Rules at …