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CFA Societies of Sri Lanka and Hong Kong Explore Global Market Uncertainty: A US-Sri Lanka Dialogue

CFA Societies of Sri Lanka and Hong Kong Explore Global Market Uncertainty: A US-Sri Lanka Dialogue

CFA Society Sri Lanka and CFA Society Hong Kong are pleased to announce an upcoming webinar titled "Navigating Global Uncertainty: A US-Sri Lanka Perspective." …

September 3, 2024 | Special Reports | Read More
John Keells Logistics Partners Brillion Consumer Products Lanka for Baygon’s Relaunch in Sri Lanka

John Keells Logistics Partners Brillion Consumer Products Lanka for Baygon’s Relaunch in Sri Lanka

John Keells Logistics (Pvt) Ltd (JKLL) is proud to announce its collaboration with Brillion Consumer Products Lanka (Pvt) Ltd which is relaunching the …

September 3, 2024 | General Services, Logistics | Read More
Aitken Spence Hotels to Elevate Rainforest Ecolodge as a Global Model of Sustainable Tourism

Aitken Spence Hotels to Elevate Rainforest Ecolodge as a Global Model of Sustainable Tourism

Sri Lanka’s leading hospitality chain, Aitken Spence Hotels, announces its latest venture: the takeover of the management of Rainforest Ecolodge, the first …

September 3, 2024 | Tourism | Read More
Opinion: Why Sri Lanka Must Establish a Ministry of Artificial Intelligence Under Next President

Opinion: Why Sri Lanka Must Establish a Ministry of Artificial Intelligence Under Next President

By Jithendra Antonio In an era where technology is reshaping every facet of human life, Sri Lanka stands at a crucial point. As global giants race ahead with …

September 3, 2024 | Watch Tower | Read More
Fitch Rates DFCC Bank’s Debut Green Bond Final ‘A-(lka)’

Fitch Rates DFCC Bank’s Debut Green Bond Final ‘A-(lka)’

Fitch Ratings has assigned DFCC Bank PLC's (A-(lka)/Stable) proposed Sri Lankan rupee-denominated senior unsecured listed green bonds of up to LKR2.5 billion …

September 2, 2024 | Banking and Finance | Read More
Advanced port technology & automation to make Colombo Port more efficient: SLPA Chairman

Advanced port technology & automation to make Colombo Port more efficient: SLPA Chairman

“Adopting advanced port technology and automation are some of the latest solutions planned by the Port of Colombo to increase productivity and efficiency in …

September 1, 2024 | Shipping and Transport | Read More
SEC acquires world class Market Surveillance system from Nasdaq

SEC acquires world class Market Surveillance system from Nasdaq

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) has taken a significant step towards strengthening its market surveillance role by acquiring a world …

September 1, 2024 | Markets | Read More
TISL Demands Accountability in Proposed Mineral Sands Mining Project in Puttalam

TISL Demands Accountability in Proposed Mineral Sands Mining Project in Puttalam

Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) filed a complaint with the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) on July 19th, requesting an investigation …

August 30, 2024 | General Services | Read More
HNB’s Rating Unaffected by Proposed Acquisition of Alfalah’s Bangladesh Business: Fitch Ratings

HNB’s Rating Unaffected by Proposed Acquisition of Alfalah’s Bangladesh Business: Fitch Ratings

Hatton National Bank's potential acquisition of Bank Alfalah Limited’s Bangladesh operations is unlikely to affect the Sri Lankan bank’s ratings, says …

August 30, 2024 | Banking and Finance | Read More
Opinion: The Importance of maintaining FDIs amidst changing governments

Opinion: The Importance of maintaining FDIs amidst changing governments

By Jithendra Antonio:  As the presidential election draws near, the people are eagerly awaiting the next era of Sri Lanka. There is no doubt that the result …

August 30, 2024 | Watch Tower | Read More
Port City Colombo attracts 100+ companies as authorised persons

Port City Colombo attracts 100+ companies as authorised persons

Port City Colombo has achieved a significant milestone, on-boarding 100+ companies as Authorised Persons (AP’s), as of August 24th, 2024. These companies …

August 29, 2024 | Shipping and Transport | Read More
IFC Partners with Diversity Collective Lanka and Women in Management to Promote Respectful Workplaces in SL

IFC Partners with Diversity Collective Lanka and Women in Management to Promote Respectful Workplaces in SL

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has joined forces with Diversity Collective Lanka (DCLK) and Women in Management (WIM) to launch a …

August 29, 2024 | Special Reports | Read More
Sri Lanka’s First Natural Gas Power Plant Launched by President

Sri Lanka’s First Natural Gas Power Plant Launched by President

President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that the renewable energy sector should become the primary driver of economic growth in Sri Lanka over the next …

August 29, 2024 | Power | Read More
Government Reaches Agreement with IMF to Revise PAYE tax Policy, says President

Government Reaches Agreement with IMF to Revise PAYE tax Policy, says President

President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that the government has reached an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to revise the Pay As You Earn …

August 29, 2024 | Elections | Read More
Fortude Ignite WomenTech internship 2024 empowers future tech leaders

Fortude Ignite WomenTech internship 2024 empowers future tech leaders

The Fortude WomenTech Internship 2024, which commenced in August2024 following a selection from over 1,400 applications, marked two intense weeks of immersive …

August 27, 2024 | Companies, Companies, Economy & Markets, Featured, Industry, Technology | Read More
Sri Lanka Law College Unveils New Digital Platform to Enhance Legal Education

Sri Lanka Law College Unveils New Digital Platform to Enhance Legal Education

The Sri Lanka Law College successfully launched its new website https://www.sllc.ac.lk/home developed with the support of the European Union-funded ‘Support …

August 27, 2024 | Technology | Read More
MAS Holdings named official clothing partner of the National Paralympic Committee of Sri Lanka

MAS Holdings named official clothing partner of the National Paralympic Committee of Sri Lanka

MAS Holdings was announced as the Official Clothing Partner of the National Paralympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NPC) during the official unveiling and handover …

August 27, 2024 | Featured, In Pictures, Other, Sports | Read More
Beyond red tape: How digitalization can save Sri Lanka’s economy

Beyond red tape: How digitalization can save Sri Lanka’s economy

In the high-stakes world of trade and logistics, corruption at Sri Lanka’s customs, IRD, ports, and airports is not just an inconvenience—it’s a crisis …

August 27, 2024 | Apparel, Companies, Companies, Economy, Economy & Markets, Featured, Forex, General Services, Industry, Logistics, Policy, Shipping and Transport, Trade | Read More
Sri Lanka’s Industries call for reduction in water tariffs to boost competitiveness

Sri Lanka’s Industries call for reduction in water tariffs to boost competitiveness

A collective of trade associations including the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Sri Lanka …

August 27, 2024 | Apparel, Companies, Companies, Economy, Economy & Markets, Featured, General Services, Industry, Policy | Read More
TISL flags election law violations over Government’s pre-poll announcements of subsidies and pay hikes

TISL flags election law violations over Government’s pre-poll announcements of subsidies and pay hikes

Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL), in its role as an election watchdog that scrutinizes the misuse of public resources for election propaganda during …

August 27, 2024 | Elections | Read More
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