TISL Invites Public Comments on the Proposed Law on Recovery of Stolen Assets
Grand corruption has long plagued Sri Lanka, undermining the country’s economic development and eroding public trust in the government. Citizens have been …
Finance for Non-Finance Managers: Best-Seller on Amazon to be Ultimate Guide to Mastering Money Matters
Financial literacy is key to managing money effectively, but managers without a background in finance may find concepts such as budgeting, building and …
Fitch Assigns Asia Asset Finance’s Proposed Senior Debt ‘A+(EXP)(lka)’ Rating
Fitch Ratings has assigned Asia Asset Finance PLC's (A+(lka)/Stable) proposed Sri Lankan rupee-denominated senior unsecured debentures of up to LKR2 billion an …
Sri Lanka exports earnings up almost 10-pct in Mar 2024
The deficit in the merchandise trade account narrowed to US dollars 369 million in March 2024 from US dollars 412 million recorded in March 2023, primarily due …
Sri Lanka inflation up 1.5-pct in April 2024
Headline inflation, as measured by the year-on-year (Y-o-Y) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI, 2021=100)1 showed some uptick to record 1.5% in …
Pan Asia Bank and Janashakthi Life partner, forging era of financial empowerment
As a testament to its continuous devotion to its customers' satisfaction, Pan Asia Bank, the Truly Sri Lankan Bank, has established a strategic partnership …
EDB and CHEC Port City Colombo sign MoU to boost export businesses
In a significant move towards attracting export-oriented businesses to Port City Colombo, CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd, the primary developer of the …
UNDP and Colombo Stock Exchange sign MoU to leverage capital markets for sustainable financing
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a …
Virtusa concludes first-ever LinkedIn community event in Sri Lanka
Virtusa Corporation, a global provider of digital engineering and IT services, proudly hosted the first-ever LinkedIn (LI) community event in Sri Lanka, dubbed …
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa to visit Sri Lanka
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Yoko Kamikawa is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from 04-05 May 2024. During this visit, the …
CTC appoints Fariyha Subhani as Managing Director
Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC (CTC) announced the appointment of Fariyha Subhani as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective 15 th April 2024. …
U.S. Under Secretary Alexis Taylor Visits Sri Lanka to Strengthen Agricultural Ties and Food Security
On Friday in Colombo, Alexis Taylor, Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), together with …
‘SriLankan Airlines and Air Seychelles embark on Codeshare Partnership’
SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka and Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, have embarked on a codeshare …
CBSL releases inaugural annual economic review and financial statements for 2023
The inaugural publication under Section 80 of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act, No. 16 of 2023 (CBA), namely, the Annual Economic Review 2023, and the …
Fitch Affirms Siyapatha Finance at ‘BBB+(lka)’; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Siyapatha Finance PLC's National Long-Term Rating at 'BBB+(lka)' with a Stable Outlook. Fitch also affirmed Siyapatha's subordinated …
Ceylon Chamber Welcomes National Digital Economy Strategy
The Ceylon Chamber recognizes the Digital Economy as a key enabler for Sri Lanka’s economic growth acceleration. The National Digital Economy Strategy 2030 …
Japan Provides USD 3 Mn Through FAO to Strengthen Inland Fisheries in Sri Lanka
The Japanese Government has provided a grant of US$3 million through the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), to strengthen inland …
Eight Sri Lankan Diplomats visit Hambantota International Port
With representatives from several foreign embassies represented in Sri Lanka visiting the Hambantota International Port (HIP) to investigate business …
Sri Lanka unveils new eVisa scheme offering longer durations of stay & diverse visa categories
The newly launched www.srilankaevisa.lk platform significantly enhances Sri Lanka’s visa processing system by replacing the previous Electronic Travel …
SLASSCOM welcomes Sri Lanka’s National Digital Economy Strategy
Sri Lanka, a nation poised at the cusp of digital transformation, has taken a monumental step forward with the introduction of its National Digital Economy …