Vietnam to support investment and trade promotion in Sri Lanka
The newly appointed Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Ho Thi Thanh Truc to Sri Lanka presented her credentials to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at …
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CBL Investments Limited wins ‘Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Award 2020’
CBL Investments Limited (CBL Group) won the coveted ‘Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Awards 2020 (BCCS Awards)’ at an annual event organized by …
Governors and District Sec are responsible for regional development process: President
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa emphasizes that the Governors and District Secretaries should take the lead in the regional development process. It is the …
Sri Lankan economy is steadily progressing as displayed in latest economic indicators: CBSL
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank says that the economy is steadily progressing as displayed in the latest economic indicators even though the second wave of …
Sri Lanka’s export earnings grew by 2.5-pct in February
Sri Lanka’s export earnings registered a growth of 2.52% with US$ 993.73 Mn in February, compared to the previous year, maintaining the growth momentum …
Central Bank increases maximum compensation under deposit insurance scheme by Rs.500,000
The Monetary Board of the Central Bank has decided to increase the maximum compensation payment under the Sri Lanka Deposit Insurance and Liquidity Support …
Increasing production and income only answer to cost of living problem: President
“The only answer to the problem of cost of living is to increase production and income received by the people. Price of imported goods is determined by the …
Central Bank informs banks to suspend the purchase of Sri Lanka ISBs until 09 April 2021
The Central Bank has informed licensed commercial banks and National Savings Bank to suspend the purchase of Sri Lanka International Sovereign Bonds with …
Kingslake to support GRI’s next phase of growth: Increase rubber exports
Global Rubber Industries (Pvt) Ltd. has partnered with Kingslake, Sri Lanka’s manufacturing solutions experts, to lay the foundation for its next phase of …
Web development trends that will dominate in 2021.
As consumer demands change with the times, the digital pathways we embark on also evolve to accommodate these shifting needs. Web development has been at the …
Sri Lanka’s official reserves down to USD 4.5bn by end Feb; YTD rupee depreciation 5.2-pct
Sri Lanka’s official reserves were 4.5 billion US dollars (USD 4,555.7mn) by the end of February, down from 4.8 billion US dollars in January, the latest …
Asia Securities reiterates view of no sovereign default; swap conclusion a confidence booster
In a report issued today, the research arm of leading independent Investment Banking firm Asia Securities, reiterated that it does not see a risk of sovereign …
We closely monitor Sri Lanka’s developments including USD1.5bn currency swap with China: IMF
International Monetary Fund (IMF) says that they continue to closely monitor economic policy and financial developments in Sri Lanka including the recent …
SEC & CSE withdraw requirements applied on stockbrokers via latest circulars
The Colombo Stock Exchange and the Securities and Exchange Commission have decided to withdraw the requirements applied to the stockbroker firms via the latest …
Sri Lanka’s earnings from exports reached USD 908Mn in January
As per the Customs statistics, earnings from merchandise exports recorded a negative growth of 9.64% in January 2021 with US$ 908.07 Mn compared to US$ 1,004.9 …
Central Bank & IFC launch Sri Lanka’s first National Financial Inclusion Strategy
Sri Lanka’s first National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS), launched today, aims to make financial services more accessible, efficient, and affordable …
Recent volatility on yields of government securities is unwarranted: CBSL
Certain market interest rates, such as yields on government securities, have shown unwarranted volatility recently, which is not in line with monetary policy …
Transformation of distribution model: How insurance industry needs to prepare for ‘Next Normal’
By Chula Hettiarachchi Across different industries and geographies, COVID-19 has changed the ways people engage with one another. Numerous health …
Laws still restrict women’s economic opportunities despite progress: Study
Countries are inching toward greater gender equality, but women around the world continue to face laws and regulations that restrict their economic …
Veemansa Initiatives’ discussion on ‘external debt situation in Sri Lanka
Delivering the keynote address on the topic, External Debt Situation in Sri Lanka: Our Route to Resolution, the Governor of the Central Bank, Deshamanya …