Fitch places Sri Lanka Telecom’s ‘A(lka)’ Rating on Watch Positive following proposed disposal
Fitch Ratings has placed Sri Lanka Telecom PLC’s (SLT) National Long-Term Rating of ‘A(lka)’ on Rating Watch Positive (RWP) reflecting the …
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Eran urges Govt to disclose contents in IMF agreement
Even though the present government said no, the Samagi Jana Balawega emphasized from the beginning that this country needs some sort of agreement and financial …
SL welcomes UN agreement to protect high seas
Sri Lanka welcomes the conclusion of negotiations on a landmark agreement to enhance the international legal regime concerning the conservation of marine …
Engineering equity fireside chat by Virtusa
Virtusa, a global provider of digital strategy, digital engineering and IT services and solutions, will host the global Engineering Equity hackathon, to spur …
CBSL requests Financial Institutions to provide appropriate concessions to affected borrowers
Financial Institutions (FIs) have so far approved over 3.3 million requests for concessions, amounting to a total of Rs. 5,994 billion during the different …
Dialog Axiata awarded winner of ACCA sustainability reporting awards 2022
The ACCA Sustainability Reporting Awards 2022 recognized Dialog Axiata PLC as the Overall Winner and the Winner of the General Services category for its …
Pace of reform toward equal rights for women falls to 20-year low: World Bank report
The global pace of reforms toward equal treatment of women under the law has slumped to a 20-year low, constituting a potential impediment to economic growth …
Research Intelligence Unit hosts engaging webinar on lessons drawn from Sri Lanka’s debt crisis
The international research firm Research Intelligence Unit (RIUNIT) considered it important to broaden the debate and evolve beyond the ‘same old’ …
Sri Lanka’s export earnings decline to 11.3-pct in Jan 2023: Imports down 29.2-pct
• The deficit in the merchandise trade account narrowed in January 2023, compared to a year ago. • Export earnings declined while import expenditure …
Doc990 introduces digital health services via Amazon’s alexa
Introducing the next frontier for conveniently accessing healthcare services from home, Doc990, Sri Lanka’s pioneering digital health solutions service …
Sri Lanka targets growing European market for organic food
A delegation from Sri Lanka participated in the BIOFACH Trade Fair, the world’s largest annual organic food products trade show held from 14-17 February 2023 …
Delmege Forsyth launch new energy saving LED bulb
Delmege Forsyth & Co Ltd, launched its newest product from its ever-increasing product portfolio in the form of a range of high quality LED bulbs. The …
PCCW Ltd announces Mohamed Sharhan Mohamed Muhseen as new independent non-executive director
The board of directors (the “Board”) of PCCW Limited (the “Company”) is pleased to announce that Mohamed Sharhan Mohamed Muhseen has been appointed as …
ComBank Group consistent with solid topline growth in 2022, increases provisioning
Income grows 71% to Rs 280.4 Bn. for the year and 94% to Rs 84.8 Bn. in Q4 Record impairment provisioning for the year – up 186% to Rs 71.9 Bn.; Rs …
Over 1.2Mn orders were influenced by Daraz Live campaigns and streams in 2022
Daraz Group, South Asia’s leading e-commerce platform, released the inaugural report on Daraz Live selling in South Asia. The report indicated that live …
Pan Asia Bank reports profit of Rs. 2Bn in 2022: Report
Total Assets touch Rs. 208 billion, up by 10% Customer deposit base reaches Rs. 162 billion, up by 11% Profit after tax for the year stood at Rs. 2 billion The …
Fitch Affirms Dialog Axiata at ‘AAA(lka)’; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the National Long-Term Rating of Sri Lanka-based telecom company Dialog Axiata PLC at ‘AAA(lka)’. The Outlook is Stable. …
Fitch revises outlook on Home Lands Skyline to negative; Affirms ‘A(lka)’
Fitch Ratings has revised the Outlook on Sri Lankan home builder Home Lands Skyline (Pvt) Ltd.’s (HLSL) National Long-Term Rating to Negative, from …
Hemas’ Focus on Core Sectors Continues to Deliver Sustained Growth
Hemas Holdings delivered a commendable performance in the first nine months of the financial year 2023. Notwithstanding the volatile economic conditions, the …
Aitken Spence reports cumulative first 9 months PBT of 10.3 Bn with 214-pct growth
The leading blue-chip conglomerate, Aitken Spence PLC reported a cumulative Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs. 10.3 Bn for the nine months ended 31st December …