Uncovering the human element in ESG at Kelani Valley Plantations;Report
The challenge of driving meaningful progress in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards hinges on people more than it does processes or policies. …
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New payment terms related to importation of goods gazetted
Regulations have been promulgated under the Imports and Exports Control Act, No. 01 of 1969 and published in the Gazette No. 2278/21 dated 6th May 2022 to …
Year on year food prices increase close to 50-pct: Advocata
Advocata’s Bath Curry Indicator (BCI) , which tracks the monthly changes in the retail price of food, recorded an increase of 14% from March 2022 to …
“Export outlook dims amidst economic challenges” latest CCC-USAID export barometer survey says
Findings from the latest bi-annual Export Barometer Survey indicate that exporters are losing confidence in the industry’s outlook, as firms face mounting …
MAS Holdings’ calls for immediate and decisive action to resolve the current crisis
MAS Holdings, one of Sri Lanka’s largest private sector employers and exporters reiterates the need for immediate and decisive action to resolve the …
Joint Chambers call for repeal of 20th amendment in letter to President
Sri Lanka’s Joint Chambers of Commerce in a letter addressed to President Gotabaya Rajapakse has requested action to be initiated to repeal the …
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka explore new investments and Blue economy potential
High Commissioner Professor Sudharshan Seneviratne drew home the importance of the tremendous potential both countries hold to work jointly towards a …
17 new Cabinet Ministers sworn in before President
17 new Cabinet Ministers were sworn in before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the President’s House in Colombo, today (18). They are: Dinesh Gunawardena …
How is an economic crisis affecting people?
People across Sri Lanka are struggling to get hold of daily essentials as the country faces its worst economic crisis in decades. Sri Lanka is mired in public …
MP should declare assets, have age limits: Tharaka Balasuriya tells Paliament
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian and State Minister of Regional Co-operation Tharaka Balasuriya says all parliamentarians should declare …
Ready to join interim government on condition of rebuilding economy: SJB tells government
Samagi Jana Balawege MP Eran Wickremaratne stated in Parliament today that if the Prime Minister agrees to the proposal to abolish the executive Presidency, as …
Bangladesh corporate sector ready to expand economic cooperation with Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka High Commissioner to Bangladesh said that profound historical and cultural relations have lasted between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh and it is time to …
ADB forecasts SL’s economic growth to dip to 2.4-pct in 2022
The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) annual flagship economic publication forecasts a muted recovery from the coronavirus disease (COVID19) pandemic as Sri …
President invites all political parties to accept ministerial portfolios
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa invited all political parties to come together to find solutions to the ongoing national crisis. The current crisis is a result of …
SLIBTEC, USAID to establish SL’s first ‘Biotechnology Innovation Park’
The Sri Lanka Institute of Biotechnology (SLIBTEC) will collaborate with the U. S. Government’s development arm, the U. S. Agency for International …
Indian External Affairs Minister calls on President
Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar who is on a three-day official visit to Sri Lanka called on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa Monday. Dr. …
From crisis to inclusive economic growth in Sri Lanka
By FARIS HADAD-ZERVOS, World Bank Country Director for Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka & HANS TIMMER , Chief Economist, South Asia, World Bank Sri Lanka …
Opinion: Introducing import licenses will worsen Sri Lanka’s economic crisis
Advocata Extraordinary Gazette No 2270/18 of March 2022, imposes import restrictions on 367 goods determined as “non-essential” by the Ministry of …
Interview: Resilience, creativity and talent will make Sri Lankan apparel thrive globally
Sri Lanka’s apparel sector contributes 6% to the country’s GDP and accounts for almost half of all merchandise exports. The sector provides direct …
High Comm Moragoda meets Minister of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Housing and Urban Affairs on bilateral energy cooperation
High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India Milinda Moragoda met with the Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Housing and Urban Affairs of India Shri …