Expolanka Holdings ends FY 2023 focusing on consolidation strategy to deliver long term growth
Expolanka Holdings PLC ended its financial Year 2023 displaying resilience in the face of a challenging macro environment, while pursuing a strategy of …
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Sri Lanka’s Central Bank says structural reforms needed for short and long-term issues: Annual Report
The implementation of structural reforms focusing not only on restoring near term stability but also on rebuilding the nation with adequate safeguards and …
HC Moragoda meets IndiGo co-founder Bhatia to discuss enhancing air connectivity between SL and India
Continuing his discussions with large-scale Indian investors and corporate leaders, Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India Milinda Moragoda met with IndiGo …
Plans underway to remove the lubricant levy to paralise the regulator: PUCSL Chair
The Ministry of Power and Energy has proposed to remove the lubricant levy from the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), the shadow regulator of …
Sri Lanka – Canada biz council of CCC hosts interactive evening with Canadian HC
The Sri Lanka - Canada Business Council (SLCBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce hosted an interactive evening with His Excellency Eric Walsh, High …
Virtusa expands Sri Lanka HQ to accommodate growing team
Virtusa added 13,000 sq. ft of new office space to its Colombo facility as part of its ongoing expansion strategy to support the company’s growing headcount. …
ITC meets Min of Trade to present e certificate of origin system for SL exporters
Nalin Fernando, Minister of Trade, Commerce and Food Security in Colombo was presented the new Electronic Certificate of Origin (eCoO) system by the …
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 potential rating …
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 …