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Import restrictions, except for vehicles to be lifted by next month: Minister

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 …

September 23, 2023 | Commodity, Lead Story | Read More
Website of Sri Lanka’s control body for Organic Agriculture unveiled

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 …

September 22, 2023 | Agriculture | Read More
CA Sri Lanka to host member meeting of Confederation of Asian and Pacific Accountants in Colombo

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 …

September 22, 2023 | Other News | Read More
Newly established Governing Board of Central Bank convenes

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 …

September 22, 2023 | Policy | Read More
CB Governor of Viet Nam compliments improvement of Sri Lankan economy

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 …

September 21, 2023 | Banking and Finance, Companies, Featured, Industry | Read More
Iranian President proposes early convening of Joint Economic Commission

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). …

September 21, 2023 | People | Read More
United States to Increase Development Investment in Sri Lanka by USD 19.2 mn Through USAID

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 …

September 20, 2023 | Economy | Read More
David Cameron to address Port City Colombo UAE Roadshow unveiling Opportunities & Incentives

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 …

September 20, 2023 | Real Estate & Construction, Shipping and Transport | Read More
Sri Lanka’s online safety bill: Regressive overreach stifling investment and freedom of speech

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 …

September 20, 2023 | Featured, Other, Other News, Politics | Read More
SL Retail Forum 2023 – Sparking success: Reigniting the flame of retail growth

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 …

September 20, 2023 | Companies, Featured, Industry | Read More
SEC Chairman meets Stockbroker Owners and CEOs

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 …

September 20, 2023 | Markets | Read More
IIRM Lanka Insurance Brokers Pvt Ltd achieves remarkable market share growth locally

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 …

September 19, 2023 | Companies, Economy & Markets, Featured, Industry, Insurance | Read More
Port City draws global investor attention as gold sponsor of i3 summit in Dubai

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, …

September 18, 2023 | Featured | Read More
Eran asks, Can politicians always deceive the people?

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 …

September 18, 2023 | Featured, Other, Other News, People, Politics | Read More
ADB names ComBank its ‘Leading Partner Bank’ in Sri Lanka for 3rd year

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 …

September 18, 2023 | Banking and Finance | Read More
Sri Lanka Financial Institution Ratings Not Affected by Sovereign Downgrade: Fitch Ratings

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 …

September 15, 2023 | Banking and Finance | Read More
Fitch Downgrades Sri Lanka’s Long-Term Local- Currency IDR to Restricted Default from ‘C’

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 …

September 15, 2023 | Bills & Bonds, Economy | Read More
EPF accepts Debt Exchange offer after considering two options under DDO programme

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 …

September 14, 2023 | Economy | Read More
Civil Society Governance Diagnostic Report presents 34 governance benchmark recommendations

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 …

September 13, 2023 | Politics | Read More
SEC approves new Listing Board and Rules for SOEs

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 …

September 13, 2023 | Markets | Read More
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