Sri Lanka promotes products and tourism at Chinese international exposition
Guangdong 21st Century Maritime Silk Road International Exposition 2021 was held from 24-26 September at the Canton Fair complex, in Guangzhou, organized by …
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MoU between Kaduwela Municipal and UNDP to expand waste to energy plant signed
Sri Lanka is in the process of transforming its current development trajectory into a green and low carbon pathway, with a concerted push towards a green …
WB supports safe, climate-resilient transport connectivity to strengthen agricultural supply chains
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved $500 million in financing for Sri Lanka to provide safe, climate-resilient roads to connect …
SL must increase its efforts to protect and promote human capital of elderly :World Bank
In Sri Lanka, 12.3% of the population is aged 60 or older, making it the country with the highest proportion of older adults in South Asia. The Western …
JKH: CSE disclosure regarding development of West Container Terminal-1 in Colombo Port
We write with reference to our disclosure dated 15 March 2021 regarding the JKH investment in the development of the West Container Terminal-1 (WCT-1) in the …
Sri Lankan import restrictions at odds with WTO rules hurt welfare of citizens: Economists
A panel of eminent economists urged that the Government take credible and decisive action to carry out immediate trade reforms. Advocata’s Academic Chair Dr. …
Sri Lanka needs new water and sanitation policies to unlock investment barriers
Comprehensive policies will improve community access, increase focus on sanitation and investmentA new policy could tackle urbanisation challenges for …
Interview: Local and International wins for architect Palinda Kannagara
Palinda Kannagara is one of the top Sri Lankan architects based in Columbo who has recently been honored both locally and internationally for his work. He is …
Sri Lanka extends quarantine curfew until 4 am on September 6
It has been decided to extend the quarantine curfew which is in force until 4 am on September 6. The decision was taken at the meeting of Special Committee on …
“GLX Digital Evolver” powers transformation of tourism through digital evolution
Good Life X (GLX) in collaboration with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Sri Lanka - via ‘GLX Digital Evolver’ pursue the …
Full speech: President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s special address to nation
The Most Venerable Maha Sangha, Religious Leaders of other faiths, Friends, The accepted opinion of the World Health Organization (WHO), the majority of …
EFL 40th Anniversary: Celebrating milestones and looking to the future
The Environmental Foundation (Guarantee) Limited (EFL), Sri Lanka’s first public interest organization working on environmental protection and conservation …
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Decision Makers in Sri Lanka – Dr. Kishu Gomes
“It does not make any economic sense for the country to send out 200 housemaids to bring back the value taken away by one single CEO and that is exactly what …
Sampath Bank records PAT of Rs.7Bn for first half of 2021
Financial results of Sampath Bank for the 1st Half of 2021 Sampath Bank posted a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 7 Bn for the first half of 2021, against Rs 3.9 …
Hemas Group reports operating profit of 1.1Bn delivers strong Q1 performance
Hemas Holdings PLC (HHL) delivered yet another strong quarter amidst challenging operating environment conditions with key businesses gaining momentum in all …
Video Interview: Women in leadership – Sandra De Zoysa
In this women in leadership interview series, LBO will connect with some of the most successful female leaders and entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka, to uncover the …
PUCSL reaches 100-pct success rate in North Central province with consumer mobile service
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), the electricity sector regulator reached a 100 percent success rate in solving more than 350 electricity …
Sri Lanka Tourism attracts over USD950Mn in investment despite pandemic
Foreign investment is a key driver of economic growth, as is the revenue generated via tourism. As one of its primary exports, tourism remains Sri Lanka’s …
UK’s CDC Group commits USD50Mn to ComBank to bolster SME lending and climate projects
Facility to target funding directly at underserved SMEs, boost jobs and promote economic and social inclusion across Sri Lanka Supports development of clean …
Earn a mile-a-minute in Dubai with Emirates skywards
The loyalty programme has launched a special offer allowing members to earn a “Mile-A-Minute in Dubai” as the city gears up to host Expo 2020, and as the …