Opinion: The impact of RPCs on Sri Lanka’s economy and environment
Senaka Alawattegama, Chairman, Planters’ Association of Ceylon Despite challenges like COVID-19 and economic crises, Sri Lanka's plantation industry …
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ADB approves USD100Mn policy-based loan support for power sector reforms in Sri Lanka
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Sri Lanka signed a loan agreement for US$100 million on Monday (5 August 2024) for subprogram 1 of a …
Sunshine Holdings sustains growth momentum in 1QFY25
Diversified conglomerate Sunshine Holdings PLC (CSE: SUN) continued demonstrating resilience amidst prevailing macroeconomic conditions, reporting a topline …
Central Bank of Sri Lanka publishes its inaugural market operations report
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (the Central Bank) released its inaugural Market Operations Report (MOR) with the aim of enhancing awareness and knowledge among …
Signing of MoU between ACCA and the CSE to increase financial literacy in Sri Lanka
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently to establish …
Port City Economic Commission Act to be amended to enhance global competitiveness
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal presented by the President in his capacity as the Minister of Investment Promotion to instruct the …
JKH records EBITDA of Rs.7.7Bn in Q1 2024/25, down 13-pct from year ago
Summarised below are the key operational and financial highlights of our performance during the quarter under review: Group EBITDA in the first quarter of …
Thilak Piyadigama takes the helm at WEBXPAY
In a strategic move towards advancing digital payment solutions in Sri Lanka, WEBXPAY welcomes Thilak Piyadigama, a veteran with over three decades of …
Maharaja Foods Ltd launches pioneering IPO on CSE’s empower board
Maharaja Foods Limited, marked a significant milestone on 26th July 2024, becoming the first woman-owned enterprise in the agribusiness sector with roots in …
Time is running out: JAAF calls on GoSL to urgently reconsider SVAT abolition
With the countdown to the forthcoming abolition of the Simplified Value-Added Tax (SVAT) system ticking down to an end date of 1 st April 2025, the apex body …
Sri Lanka on path to establish Environment Management Effectiveness Tracking System
The Presidential Secretariat Support Unit, in collaboration with the Climate Change Office of the Presidential Secretariat and the Ministry of Environment, …
Eran : What is the role of leaders in building talent and capabilities ?
We must spend more on human resources and education and move away from ‘hard‘infrastructure to ‘soft’ infrastructure investments as a country said Eran …
Opportunities for Companies to raise debt capital through sustainable bonds for greener future
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) hosted …
PRASL Masterclass highlights future of reputation management
The Public Relations Association of Sri Lanka (PRASL) hosted a sold-out full-day workshop, “The Pursuit of Reputation Masterclass,” featuring esteemed …
Sri Lanka High Commission in London unveils first ever replica of Colombo Port City abroad
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in London in collaboration with the Colombo Port City Economic Commission (CPEC) and the CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd …
JAAF welcomes electricity tariffs reduction :Calls for continued energy policy reforms
The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) welcomed the recent decision by the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) to implement a 25.3 percent …
PMI indicate expansions in both manufacturing and services activities in June 2024
Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Manufacturing (PMI – Manufacturing) recorded an index value of 56.6 in June 2024, indicating an expansion in …
Gear Up: SpeedBay endurance championship – 6hrs hits track this Saturday
The SpeedBay Endurance Karting Championship 2024 comes to life following a 5-year hiatus with it much anticipation and excitement amongst the competitors and …
Ceylon Chamber hosts ADB consultation mission to strengthen agri-food value chains in Sri Lanka
As part of efforts to address the urgent need for reforms in Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector, the Ceylon Chamber hosted a consultation mission from the Asian …
Minister Sabry highlights SL’s progress on economic stabilization during visit to Singapore
During Foreign Minister Ali Sabry's visit to Singapore recently he had a productive discussion with the Foreign Minister of Singapore on enhancing relations …